College of Alameda trains aviation mechanics at Oakland International Airport, with evening classes and one of the best pass rates in the Bay Area. It is not accepting new applicants until 2028.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s program page, Peralta district documents and fee schedule. Compare all California A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 2 years, evenings (not accepting applications until 2028)
- Cost: $3,792 resident tuition + fees (full A&P)
- Location: Alameda, CA (Oakland International Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Bay Area A&P schools.
Our Take
College of Alameda would be the obvious choice for East Bay residents who work days: evening classes, an on-airport hangar, low cost and a 92.5% pass rate. But in March 2026 the college said it is not accepting applications for the next two years because of overwhelming demand. Until it reopens, compare Gavilan, Solano, Sacramento City College or AIM Fremont.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate CO9T067R) |
| Admissions | Not accepting applications for two years (from March 2026) |
| Full A&P path | Airframe and Powerplant: about 75 units (2021 district documents) |
| Schedule | Evenings, five days a week |
| Tuition + fees | $3,792 for California residents; $33,867 nonresident |
| FAA pass rate | 92.5% (86 of 93 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Training site | 970 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Alameda (north end of Oakland International Airport) |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The Aviation Maintenance Technology program offers Airframe and Powerplant associate degrees and certificates. Credits transfer to Cal State campuses and Embry-Riddle.
| Program | Units | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe certificate / AS | 44 major units | General, Airframe |
| Powerplant certificate / AS | 50 major units | General, Powerplant |
| Both ratings (shared General courses) | About 75 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
Unit counts come from 2021 Peralta district program documents; the 2026-27 online catalog could not be loaded when we checked.
What You Will Actually Pay
California residents pay 75 × $46 = $3,450 in enrollment fees plus about $342 in health, representation, transit and campus center fees over five terms, about $3,792. Nonresidents pay $447 per unit including the enrollment fee, about $33,867. Tools ran about $400 in the last published catalog.
Facilities
The program trains at the north end of Oakland International Airport with five aircraft, system mockups, a computer lab and an on-site FAA computer testing center, according to the college catalog.
How It Compares in the Bay Area
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilan College (San Martin) | 70 units | 4 semesters | $3,348 | 81.8% |
| Solano Community College (Vacaville) | 62 units | Not published | $2,988 | 76.5% |
| College of Alameda (Oakland airport) | 75 units | 2 years, evenings | $3,792 (paused) | 92.5% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Fremont) | 78 credits | 21 months | $53,087 (2024) | 76.2% |
| Sacramento City College | 67–70 units | About 2 years, evenings | $3,487 | 100% |
With Alameda paused, East Bay students should compare AIM Fremont (frequent starts, higher cost), Gavilan and Solano, or Sacramento City College for evening classes. See the Bay Area comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of Alameda accepting aviation students?
No. In March 2026 the college said it would not accept applications to Aviation Maintenance Technology for the next two years.
What is College of Alameda’s FAA pass rate?
Graduates passed 86 of 93 FAA written tests (92.5%) from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Does the program run in the evening?
Yes. Classes meet in the evening, five days a week.
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