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Applied Technology Division
PCC-Aviation@pima.eduIf you’ve ever dreamed of working on airplanes, Pima’s Aviation Technology Program is the place to start. You’ll train with real aircraft — including Boeing 727s — at our high-tech Aviation Technology Center on the grounds of Tucson International Airport.
Start with a certificate, work toward your associate degree, and get ready for takeoff in an exciting, well-paying career in aviation! Get hands-on experience working on everything from small private planes to big passenger jets. You’ll learn how to inspect, fix and maintain aircraft — skills that are in high demand in Southern Arizona’s fast-growing aviation industry.
Why choose Pima?
- Train with real commercial aircraft
- Learn from expert instructors in a state-of-the-art facility
- Take classes year-round to finish faster
- Choose from several certificate and degree options
With Pima’s Aviation Technology programs, you can confidently prepare for a career maintaining and repairing aircraft in roles such as FAA-certified Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Avionics Technician, Structural Repair, Nondestructive Testing & more.
Degrees & Certificates
At Pima, our programs are designed to help you build your skills as you go. Start with foundational certificates and advance to higher-level and/or specialized certificates and a two-year degree, all while gaining the hands-on experience needed for in-demand careers.
Non Credit Courses
Your Classroom: A 727 Hangar
At Pima, you’ll train in the huge 97,000+ square-foot Aviation Technology Center, packed with everything you need to get real hands-on experience. You’ll work on 21 actual aircraft, including three Boeing 727s, two regional jets, and a mix of general aviation planes.
The center has two full-size hangars, a modern tool crib, 10 classrooms and 10 specialized labs — all designed to help you build the skills you’ll use on the job in the aviation industry.
Train to Work for Leading Aviation Companies
Choose Pima’s Aviation Technology Program and you’ll be studying at one of the most respected and dynamic programs in the country. Most of our students graduate with a job at one of the dozens of maintenance, repair and overhaul companies with facilities in Tucson, including Ascent Aviation Services, Bombardier, MHIRJ and SkyWest Airlines.