Chattahoochee Technical College is the newest FAA-certificated A&P program in metro Atlanta. It trains mechanics at a purpose-built academy beside Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, and it is the only public program in Georgia we found with a published night option.
Verified September 30, 2026 against the college’s 2026-27 catalog, program maps, fee schedule and Georgia HOPE rules.
Quick Facts
- Length: 5 semesters day, 6 night (A&P certificate)
- Cost: $9,492–$11,097 in-state tuition + fees (A&P certificate)
- Location: Dallas, GA (Paulding County)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Chattahoochee Tech fits a Georgia resident in west or northwest metro Atlanta who wants a low-cost A&P credential and can commit to a cohort schedule. With the HOPE Grant, tuition for the certificate is covered and you pay mainly fees, books and tools. The trade-off is newness: the program was certified in April 2025, so it has no FAA pass-rate history yet, and cohorts start only in fall and spring.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 air agency certificate, announced April 2025 |
| Full A&P credential | Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24), 81 credits, 1,695 contact hours |
| Other credentials | 96-credit AAS, 90-credit diploma, embedded Airframe and Powerplant certificates |
| Length (AM24) | 5 semesters, including summer (day cohort); 6 semesters (night cohort) |
| Schedule | Day cohort Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; night cohort available |
| Starts | Fall and spring cohorts |
| Tuition + fees (AM24, in-state) | About $9,492 (fall day cohort, with 15-credit cap); about $10,620 (night cohort) |
| HOPE | HOPE Grant for the certificate and diploma; not the AAS |
| Campus | Aviation Training Academy, 570 Airport Pkwy, Dallas, GA 30157 |
| Next deadline | October 16, 2026, with a required information session |
| Verified | September 30, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
All three credentials prepare you for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant exams. The certificate is the fastest and cheapest route; the diploma and AAS add general education.
| Program | Credits | Length | In-state tuition | HOPE Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24) | 81 | 5 semesters day / 6 night | $8,667 before cap; $7,062 for the fall day cohort with cap | Yes |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma | 90 | Not published | $9,630 before cap | Yes |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS | 96 | Not published | $10,272 before cap | No |
Tuition is $107 per credit hour for Georgia residents in 2026-27 ($214 out of state), capped at 15 credits per term. Mandatory fees are $486 per semester plus a $50 AVMT supply fee; the college does not make clear whether the supply fee is per course or per term.
What You Will Actually Pay
For the day-cohort certificate starting in fall, the college’s day cohort program map puts tuition at about $7,062 after the 15-credit cap, plus $2,430 in fees over five semesters, for about $9,492. The night cohort spreads the same credits over six semesters, which lowers the cap benefit and adds a sixth semester of fees, for about $10,620.
A Georgia resident eligible for the HOPE Grant has tuition covered at $107 per credit hour, leaving roughly $2,400–$2,900 in fees plus books, tools and the AVMT supply fee. The aviation certificate and diploma are on the 2026-27 HOPE Career Grant list, which adds a flat award each term. HOPE does not cover the AAS.
FAA testing is extra. Budget roughly $500–$600 for the three written tests and $1,000–$1,600 or more for the oral and practical exam. These are typical national ranges, not official FAA fees.
Curriculum
The AM24 certificate covers the full FAA Part 147 curriculum in 1,695 contact hours: general topics such as regulations, math, physics and basic electricity; airframe structures and systems; and reciprocating and turbine powerplants. Airframe and Powerplant certificates are embedded in the program. The full course list is in the Chattahoochee Tech 2026-27 catalog.
Facilities
Training takes place at the Aviation Training Academy next to Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport in Dallas, Georgia. The 55,000-square-foot building includes a 12,000-square-foot hangar.
How to Apply
- Apply to Chattahoochee Tech and to the aviation program by the cohort deadline. The next deadline is October 16, 2026.
- Attend the required aviation information session. See the college’s aviation application steps.
- Choose the day or night cohort. Day classes run Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
How It Compares in Metro Atlanta
| School | Credential | Length | Tuition + fees (in-state) | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Tech (Dallas) | A&P certificate, 81 credits | 5 semesters day, 6 night | $9,492–$11,097 | Fall, spring |
| Atlanta Tech (Atlanta) | Separate Airframe and Powerplant certificates | 3 semesters each | $6,999 / $6,357 | Fall, spring |
| AIM Atlanta Metro (Duluth) | AMT certificate, 78 credits | 21 months | $16,657 per year (federal data) | About every 5 weeks |
| US Aviation Academy (Forest Park) | A&P program | 8–16 months | About $36,000 all-in (school-reported) | Not published |
Chattahoochee Tech is the lowest-cost full A&P credential in metro Atlanta and the only public option with a night cohort. AIM starts classes far more often, and US Aviation Academy is faster, but both cost several times more. See all Georgia aviation mechanic schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chattahoochee Tech’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. The college announced its FAA Part 147 air agency certificate on April 2, 2025. Because the program is new, it does not yet appear in the FAA’s school pass-rate report.
How long is the A&P program at Chattahoochee Tech?
The 81-credit certificate takes five semesters, including summer, in the day cohort, or six semesters in the night cohort.
Does the HOPE Grant cover it?
For Georgia residents, the HOPE Grant covers tuition for the certificate and diploma. It does not cover fees, books, tools or the AAS degree.
Can I work while attending?
The night cohort is designed for that. Day cohort classes run Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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- Middle Georgia State University - Eastman
- Savannah Technical College - Savannah
- South Georgia Technical College - Americus
- U.S. Aviation Academy - Atlanta
- Universal Technical Institute - Atlanta (Smyrna)