Chandler-Gilbert Community College, part of the Maricopa Community Colleges, trains aviation mechanics at its Williams Campus at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, the former Williams Air Force Base. Its hangar is large enough for a Boeing 737.
Verified October 3, 2026 against the college catalog, program page and Maricopa Community Colleges’ 2026-27 tuition. Compare all Arizona A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 5 semesters (A&P certificate, 84 credits)
- Cost: $8,223 in-county tuition + fees (A&P certificate)
- Location: Mesa, AZ (Williams Campus, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Phoenix-area A&P schools.
Our Take
Chandler-Gilbert is the value pick in metro Phoenix: both ratings for about $8,223 for Maricopa County residents, a fraction of the area’s private schools, with a 91.6% FAA pass rate. Seats are limited to 50 a semester on a first-come basis, so submit the enrollment request early. Western states residents may qualify for the WUE rate, about $12,297.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate GBIT003K) |
| Full A&P credential | Aircraft Maintenance Technology certificate (CCL 5670), 84 credits: 19 General + 32 Airframe + 33 Powerplant |
| Other credentials | AMT AAS (88–115 credits, 7 terms); Airframe and Powerplant certificates and AAS degrees |
| Length | 5 semesters |
| Schedule | Morning and afternoon cohorts of 25 |
| Admission | 50 students a semester, first come, first served via the AMT Enrollment Request Form; placement into ENG101, RDG100 and MAT12+ |
| Cost (2026-27) | $8,223 in-county; $12,297 WUE; $31,323 out-of-state |
| FAA pass rate | 91.6% (131 of 143 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | Williams Campus, 7360 E Tahoe Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212 |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Chandler-Gilbert’s AMT certificate is the full A&P path. Students who already hold an FAA certificate can skip the 19-credit General block, which is why the catalog lists ranges.
| Program | Credits | Terms | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT certificate (CCL 5670) | 65–84 | 5 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| AMT AAS (3670) | 88–115 | 7 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Airframe certificate (5668) | 32–51 | 3 | General, Airframe |
| Powerplant certificate (5669) | 33–52 | 3 | General, Powerplant |
Airframe and Powerplant AAS degrees (60–82 and 60–83 credits) are also offered.
What You Will Actually Pay
Maricopa Community Colleges froze tuition for 2026-27 at $97 per credit for county residents, $145.50 for Western Undergraduate Exchange students and $372 out-of-state, plus a $15 registration fee each semester. The 84-credit certificate comes to $8,223, $12,297 or $31,323. AMT course fees, tools and FAA tests are extra and not published.
How It Compares in Arizona
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Mesa) | AMT certificate (84 credits) | 5 semesters | $8,223 | 91.6% |
| West-MEC (Glendale) | A&P program (1,926 hours, evenings) | 117 weeks | $26,953 | 87.2% |
| Pima Community College (Tucson) | A&P certificate (58 credits) | 16 months day; 28 evening | $13,429 + $4,070 course fees | 91.1% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Phoenix) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $51,122 | Too new |
| Universal Technical Institute (Avondale) | A&P Technician diploma | 78 weeks | $54,095 | Too new |
| Thrust Institute (Mesa) | AMT program | 10 months | $39,539 | 97.1% (Texas campuses) |
Chandler-Gilbert is the lowest-cost A&P program in Arizona for county residents. See all Arizona A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school GBIT003K; graduates passed 131 of 143 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
How do I get in?
Submit the AMT Enrollment Request Form. The program admits 50 students a semester (two cohorts of 25) on a first-come basis, and the waitlist carries over.
How much does it cost?
About $8,223 in tuition and fees for Maricopa County residents for the 84-credit certificate at 2026-27 rates.
Related Programs
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- Universal Technical Institute - Avondale
- West-MEC - Glendale