Georgia Northwestern Technical College trains aviation mechanics at its Aviation Training Center at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome. Residents of Alabama and Tennessee pay the in-state rate.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s 2026-27 catalog, program maps and tuition schedule. Compare all Georgia A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: About 24 months (A&P certificate)
- Cost: $12,003 in-state tuition + fees (A&P certificate)
- Location: Rome, GA
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
GNTC suits northwest Georgia, northeast Alabama and Chattanooga-area students who want a full-time day program with fall and spring starts and a strong pass rate (92.3%). Admission involves an on-site familiarization session and a mechanical comprehension test, and deadlines are firm: May 1 for fall and October 1 for spring.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate 1CVT581K) |
| Full A&P credential | Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24), 81 credits |
| Other credentials | AAS (96 credits), diploma (89), Airframe (54) and Powerplant (48) certificates |
| Length | Six occupational terms, about 24 months |
| Schedule | Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. (training center hours) |
| Starts and deadlines | Fall (apply by May 1) and spring (apply by October 1) |
| Tuition + fees | About $12,003 in-state before aid, including the $180 supply fee each term |
| FAA pass rate | 92.3% (36 of 39 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | Aviation Training Center, 127 Capitoline Dr NE, Rome, GA 30165 |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
All GNTC aviation credentials share the same 81-credit occupational block; see the 2026-27 catalog.
| Program | Credits | FAA exams covered | Tuition + fees (in-state) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24) | 81 | General, Airframe, Powerplant | About $12,003 |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma (AM34) | 89 | General, Airframe, Powerplant | About $13,235 |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS (AM43) | 96 | General, Airframe, Powerplant | About $13,984 |
| Airframe certificate (AMT1) | 54 | General, Airframe | About $8,002 |
| Powerplant certificate (AM61) | 48 | General, Powerplant | About $7,360 |
Totals use $107 per credit (before the 15-credit cap), $376 per semester in fees and the $180 aviation supply fee charged in each of the six aviation terms; the diploma and AAS add a seventh, general-education term, and the single-rating certificates assume four terms.
What You Will Actually Pay
Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee residents pay $107 per credit; other students pay $214. Over six terms the certificate is about $8,667 in tuition, $2,256 in fees and $1,080 in supply fees. Georgia residents in TCSG certificate and diploma programs can have tuition covered by the HOPE Grant, so most pay only fees, tools and books. Uniforms and tools are required; the training center provides the packet but GNTC does not publish the cost. Textbooks are sold through a dedicated online bookstore.
Curriculum
The 81-credit Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24) is the statewide TCSG curriculum: a 21-credit General block (aviation math, regulations, applied sciences, electricity and electronics, physics), a 33-credit Airframe block (sheet metal, non-metallic structures, assembly and rigging, inspection, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, landing gear, environmental, fuel and instrument, electrical and communication and navigation systems) and a 27-credit Powerplant block (reciprocating and gas turbine engines, inspection, fuel metering, instruments and fire protection, ignition and starting, accessory systems and propellers).
How to Apply
- Apply to GNTC by May 1 for fall or October 1 for spring.
- Attend a Program Familiarization session at the Aviation Training Center.
- Take the Mechanical Comprehension Assessment, given only at the training center.
- Complete any required basic-skills courses before starting aviation courses. You must be 18 and proficient in English to earn an FAA certificate.
Employers
Employers at GNTC’s aviation career day have included Pratt & Whitney, Endeavor Air, StandardAero, West Star Aviation and Delta TechOps, according to the college.
How It Compares in Georgia
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Rome) | 81 credits | 6 terms | $12,003 + tools | 92.3% |
| South Georgia Technical College (Americus) | 81 credits | About 6 terms | $11,163 | 97.1% |
| Augusta Technical College (Thomson) | 81 credits | 6 semesters | $11,883 | 93.1% |
| Middle Georgia State University (Eastman) | 64 credits | 5 terms (about 20 months) | $12,793 | 89.6% |
| Chattahoochee Technical College (Dallas) | 81 credits | 5–6 semesters | $9,492–$11,097 | Not yet in FAA data |
| Central Georgia Technical College (Macon) | AM24 certificate | Not published | $107 per credit + $450 per semester | 83.7% |
GNTC is the closest Georgia A&P program to Chattanooga and northeast Alabama. See all Georgia A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GNTC’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school 1CVT581K; graduates passed 36 of 39 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Can Alabama and Tennessee residents pay in-state tuition?
Yes. GNTC charges $107 per credit to Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee residents.
When are the application deadlines?
May 1 for fall and October 1 for spring.
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