Del Mar College trains aviation mechanics at its Windward Campus in Corpus Christi, with hangar work at Corpus Christi International Airport. It is the only A&P program on the Texas Coastal Bend.
Verified October 2, 2026 against Del Mar’s aviation FAQ, catalog and Summer/Fall 2026 tuition table. Compare all Texas A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 18 months full-time; about 36 months part-time
- Cost: $9,416 in-district (both ratings, 81 credits)
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX (Windward Campus and Corpus Christi International Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Del Mar suits Coastal Bend students who want a low-cost public program with a part-time option: both ratings for about $9,416 in-district, full-time in 18 months or half-day classes over about three years. Seats fill from a first-come waitlist, so get on it early. The program is too small to have a meaningful FAA pass rate in the latest report.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate D18T094K) |
| Credentials | Airframe and Powerplant Level II certificates (51 credits each); AAS in each (60 credits) |
| Both ratings | 81 credits (21 shared + 30 Airframe + 30 Powerplant) |
| Length | 18 months full-time; about 36 months part-time |
| Schedule | Full-time Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; part-time 8 a.m.–noon or 1–5 p.m.; no evening or online option |
| Admission | First-come waitlist through the program advisor; 20:1 student-teacher cap |
| Cost (both ratings) | $9,416 in-district; $13,466 out-of-district; $16,463 out-of-state |
| Tools | About $850 |
| FAA pass rate | Too few tests to report (1 of 5, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Rd (Emerging Technology Building, Suite B106), and Corpus Christi International Airport |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Del Mar’s 2025-2026 catalog lists separate Airframe and Powerplant Level II certificates that share the General courses.
| Program | Credits | Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Level II certificate | 51 | 5 |
| Powerplant Level II certificate | 51 | 4 |
| Both certificates | 81 | About 18 months full-time |
| AAS Airframe or AAS Powerplant | 60 each | Adds general education |
Students pursuing both ratings take the 21 shared General credits once.
What You Will Actually Pay
Del Mar’s tuition table works out to about $111 per credit in-district, $161 out-of-district and $198 out-of-state, plus about $85 per semester in basic fees. For both ratings over five semesters that is about $9,416, $13,466 or $16,463. Budget about $850 for tools, plus FAA testing.
Getting in
Contact the program advisor to join the waitlist, attend an orientation and meet with an advisor each semester, per Del Mar’s aviation FAQ. Fall registration typically opens the first week of July and spring registration the first week of November. The department phone is (361) 698-1725.
How It Compares in Texas
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar College (Corpus Christi) | Airframe + Powerplant Level II (81 credits) | 18 months | $9,416 | Too few tests |
| St. Philip’s College (San Antonio) | Airframe + Powerplant Level 2 (73 credits) | About 5 semesters | About $8,300 | 86.9% |
| Hallmark University (San Antonio) | AAS A&P (96 credits) | 70 weeks | $43,110 + fees | 88.7% |
| Texas State Technical College (3 campuses) | Airframe AAS + Powerplant | About 2.5 years | $307 per credit | 83.0–96.1% |
| Southwest Texas College (Del Rio) | General + Airframe only (40 credits) | 3 semesters | $4,410 | — |
| Texarkana College | Certificate (45 credits) | 3 semesters | $7,485 | New program |
Del Mar is one of the least expensive routes to both ratings in South Texas. See all Texas A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Del Mar College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school D18T094K. Its graduates took only five FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, too few for a meaningful pass rate, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Can I attend part-time?
Yes. Half-day classes (8 a.m.–noon or 1–5 p.m.) take about 36 months for both ratings. There are no evening or online options.
How do I enroll?
Join the first-come waitlist through the program advisor, then attend orientation. Classes are capped at 20 students per instructor.
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