International AeroTech Academy, which now operates as A&P Mechanic Institute, is a private Part 147 school in Lakeland, near Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Verified October 3, 2026 against the school’s website, financing page and student handbook. Compare all Florida A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 15 months day; 22 months night
- Cost: $36,000 incl. books and exam fees
- Location: Lakeland, FL (Drane Field Rd)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Orlando-area A&P schools.
Our Take
IAA suits working adults in the I-4 corridor who need a night schedule: 22 months of weeknight classes, or 15 months by day, for a flat $36,000. It has no institutional accreditor, so federal student aid is not available, and its 73.5% FAA pass rate trails most Florida schools. Traviss Technical College in Lakeland costs far less if you can attend during the day.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate IAAT654K) |
| Accreditation | None (no institutional accreditor) |
| Program | General, Airframe and Powerplant; 1,885 hours (2023 handbook) to 2,000 hours (website) |
| Schedule | Day Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (15 months); night Monday–Friday 6:30–10:30 p.m. (22 months) |
| Starts | About every 14 weeks |
| Cost | $36,000 (three phases of $12,000) incl. textbooks and exam fees; $25 application |
| FAA pass rate | 73.5% (61 of 83 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | 3033 Drane Field Rd, Suite 9, Lakeland, FL 33811 |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The program runs in three phases, General, Airframe and Powerplant, each priced at $12,000.
| Schedule | Hours | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Day (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m.) | About 2,000 | 15 months |
| Night (Mon–Fri 6:30–10:30 p.m.) | About 2,000 | 22 months |
What You Will Actually Pay
The price is $36,000, paid as three $12,000 phases, plus a $25 application fee. It includes textbooks and exam fees. Without accreditation, the school cannot offer federal aid; see its financing page for private options.
Partnerships
The school was selected as an Amazon Career Choice education partner in 2023, which lets eligible Amazon employees attend with company funding.
How It Compares in Central Florida
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International AeroTech Academy (Lakeland) | A&P (1,885–2,000 hours) | 15 months day; 22 night | $36,000 | 73.5% |
| Traviss Technical College (Lakeland) | Airframe + Powerplant (2,700 hours) | Not published | $10,633 | Not reported separately |
| National Aviation Academy (Clearwater) | AMT (2,000 hours) | 14 months | $41,650 | 80.2% |
| US Aviation Academy (Kissimmee) | A&P program | 16 months | About $36,000 all-in | 88.0% (as Aviator College) |
| Epic Flight Academy (New Smyrna Beach) | A&P (2,250 hours) | About 15 months | $36,995 | 86.0% |
| Eastern Florida State College (Melbourne) | Airframe + Powerplant (2,250 hours) | 80 weeks | $17,996 incl. tools | 98.7% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Orlando) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24) | 68.3% |
IAA is the night-schedule private option in Lakeland; Traviss Technical College is the low-cost public one. See all Florida A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is International AeroTech Academy’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school IAAT654K; graduates passed 61 of 83 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Is there a night program?
Yes. Night classes run Monday–Friday, 6:30–10:30 p.m., and take about 22 months.
Can I use federal financial aid?
No. The school has no institutional accreditor, so federal aid is not available; it lists private financing options.
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