George T. Baker Aviation Technical College, a Miami-Dade County Public Schools campus near Miami International Airport, trains more A&P students than almost any school in Florida. It is the lowest-cost route to an A&P certificate in South Florida.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s program pages, Miami-Dade technical college tuition schedule and 2026-27 calendar. Compare all Florida A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: About 20 months for both ratings (estimate)
- Cost: $2.56 per clock hour resident (about $5,760 for A&P)
- Location: Miami, FL (near Miami International Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Miami and South Florida A&P schools.
Our Take
Baker suits Miami-area residents who want an inexpensive, public A&P program with day or evening options and three starts a year. Its graduates took 582 FAA written tests in the latest report and passed 85.2%. The college publishes less than most: cost sheets, admission requirements and outcome disclosures say “coming soon,” so confirm materials and tool costs with admissions.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate CT9T072R) |
| Programs | Aviation Airframe Mechanics (1,350 hours), Aviation Powerplant Mechanics (1,350 hours), Avionics |
| Length | About 12 months per rating full time; about 20 months for both if General is shared (our estimate) |
| Schedule | Day, Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; evening, Monday–Friday 5–10:30 p.m. |
| Starts | Each trimester: Aug 13, 2026; Jan 4, 2027; Apr 19, 2027 |
| Tuition | $2.56 per clock hour for Florida residents; $10.25 out of state |
| FAA pass rate | 85.2% (496 of 582 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | 3275 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142 |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Baker’s aircraft maintenance technician programs start with General courses, followed by the Airframe and Powerplant sequences. Each rating is a 1,350-hour Florida career certificate.
| Program | Clock hours | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Airframe Mechanics | 1,350 | General, Airframe |
| Aviation Powerplant Mechanics | 1,350 (General 500 + Powerplant 850) | General, Powerplant |
| Avionics Systems Technician | Separate program | Not an A&P program |
Baker does not say whether General hours carry over to the second rating. If they do, both ratings total about 2,250 hours; if not, 2,700.
What You Will Actually Pay
Tuition is $2.56 per clock hour for Florida residents and $10.25 for out-of-state students, plus a $15 application fee and a $5 ID fee each trimester. For both ratings that is about $5,760 in tuition at 2,250 hours ($6,912 at 2,700 hours), or $23,063–$27,675 out of state.
The district estimates the Powerplant program alone at about $4,500 for residents and $17,600 out of state including materials. Books, tools, uniforms and FAA testing (about $1,500–$2,000) are not itemized. Aid options include Pell Grants, the GI Bill, VR&E and Florida Prepaid.
How It Compares in South Florida
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Baker Aviation Technical College (Miami) | About 2,250 hours | About 20 months | About $5,760 tuition + materials | 85.2% |
| Broward College | 60 credits | 13–19 months | $7,074 | 84.7% |
| UTI Miramar | 1,950 hours | 78 weeks | $53,095 | Too few tests |
| Charlotte Technical College | 2,250 hours | About 17 months | $14,130 | 86.0% |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | About 2,205 hours | About 22 months | $15,566 | 87.5% |
Baker is the lowest-cost A&P program in the Miami area. Broward College offers a 13-month express format, and UTI Miramar offers a private option at about $53,000. See the Miami comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is George T. Baker’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. Baker operates FAA Part 147 school CT9T072R; its graduates passed 496 of 582 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Does Baker offer evening classes?
Yes. Evening classes run Monday–Friday, 5–10:30 p.m.
How much does it cost?
Tuition is $2.56 per clock hour for Florida residents, about $5,760 for both ratings if General hours are shared, plus fees, materials and tools.
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