Updated October 4, 2026. Verified against each school’s published program, cost and schedule information, ACCSC disclosures, state training-provider listings and FAA pass-rate data.
Philadelphia has one FAA-certificated A&P mechanic school in the city: Aviation Institute of Maintenance at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Within about two hours are AIM’s New Jersey campus near Teterboro, Johnson College at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport and Delaware Tech in southern Delaware, the lowest-cost option for Delaware residents. A new school at New Castle Airport in Delaware is awaiting FAA approval.
Key Takeaways
- In the city: AIM Philadelphia, a 21-month certificate with day or evening classes four days a week.
- Lowest cost nearby: Delaware Tech, about $12,900 for Delaware residents ($30,550 for others) for a 95-credit AAS.
- Best pass rate nearby: AIM Philadelphia posted 73.4% and AIM Hasbrouck Heights 70.4%; Delaware Tech passed 8 of 9 tests, too few to compare.
- Degree option: Johnson College’s two-year associate degree, $45,800, about two hours north.
- Coming soon: flyGATEWAY’s maintenance school at New Castle Airport, Delaware, about 35 minutes away.
Philadelphia-Area A&P Schools Compared
| School | Credential | Length | Cost | Starts | Schedule | FAA pass rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Airport | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24, latest published) | Frequent | Day or evening | 73.4% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Hasbrouck Heights Near Teterboro, NJ (about 1¾ hours); New Jersey guide | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24, latest published) | Frequent | Day | 70.4% |
| Johnson College Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport (about 2 hours) | Aviation Technology AAS (72 credits) | 2 years | $45,800 | Fall; 16 seats | Not published | Too few tests |
| Delaware Tech – Owens Campus Georgetown, DE (about 2 hours) | AAS (95 credits) | 5 semesters | About $12,900 DE residents; $30,550 others (our estimate) | Not published | Day or evening | 8 of 9 tests |
*Combined General, Airframe and Powerplant written-test pass rate, August 1, 2023–December 31, 2024, from the FAA’s pass-rate report. AIM’s campuses are matched to certificates by FAA district office.
What A&P School Costs Near Philadelphia
AIM last published $52,077 in tuition and fees for the AMT certificate (2023-24), $53,127 with books and tools; ask for a current enrollment agreement. AIM accepts federal aid, the Post-9/11 GI Bill and military tuition assistance.
Delaware Tech charges a flat full-time rate of $2,351.25 per semester for Delaware residents and $5,884.50 for others in 2026-27, plus a $10-per-credit technology fee. Over five semesters we estimate about $12,900 and $30,550 for the 95-credit AAS; lab fees and books add about $6,000, per the state’s training-provider listing.
Johnson College lists $9,850 per semester plus $1,550 in semester fees, $45,800 for the AAS. Pennsylvania residents may qualify for the PA State Grant of up to $6,000 a year.
The Schools
Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Philadelphia
AIM’s Philadelphia campus at 3001 Grant Ave sits on Northeast Philadelphia Airport, with 48,000 square feet and two hangars. It is the only A&P school in the city and the best fit if you want to start soon or keep a day job.
- Program: 21-month Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (78 credits).
- Schedule: four days a week, mornings (7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.) or evenings (5–11:30 p.m.).
- Outcomes: 73.4% FAA pass rate; 51% graduation and 76% employment for 2021-22 starts, per AIM’s 2025 disclosures.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Hasbrouck Heights (New Jersey)
AIM’s New Jersey campus, the former Teterboro School of Aeronautics, has a 20,000-square-foot hangar near Teterboro Airport. It offers the same 21-month AMT certificate in day classes; graduates passed 70.4% of FAA written tests, and AIM reports 72% graduation and 72% employment.
Johnson College (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport)
Johnson College’s Aviation Technology AAS runs two years in a hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, with 16 new students a year. It launched in 2023, so it has little FAA data yet.
Delaware Tech – Owens Campus (Georgetown, Delaware)
Delaware Technical Community College trains A&P students at Delaware Coastal Airport. Its 95-credit AAS (17 general education and 78 aviation credits) runs five semesters with day and evening options, and separate Airframe and Powerplant certificates are available. Delaware’s training-provider listing reports full completion and employment for its most recent class.
Coming Soon: flyGATEWAY (New Castle, Delaware)
Flight school flyGATEWAY is building an aviation maintenance technician school at New Castle Airport near Wilmington, about 35 minutes from Philadelphia. Its FAA Part 147 certification was pending when we checked, and it had not published tuition or start dates.
Which School Fits You?
- You live in Philadelphia and want to start soon: AIM Philadelphia.
- You work days: AIM Philadelphia’s evening schedule.
- You live in Delaware or cost matters most: Delaware Tech.
- You want an associate degree: Johnson College or Delaware Tech.
- You are a veteran: AIM accepts the Post-9/11 GI Bill and military tuition assistance.
Compare every option in the state on our Pennsylvania aviation mechanic schools page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many A&P schools are in Philadelphia?
One: Aviation Institute of Maintenance at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Others are about two hours away in New Jersey, northeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
What is the cheapest A&P program near Philadelphia?
For Delaware residents, Delaware Tech at about $12,900. For Pennsylvania residents, Johnson College ($45,800) or AIM, with state grants of up to $6,000 a year available at eligible schools.
Can I take A&P classes at night in Philadelphia?
Yes. AIM Philadelphia runs evening classes, 5–11:30 p.m., four days a week.