Updated October 4, 2026. Verified against each school’s published program, cost and schedule information, ACCSC disclosures and FAA pass-rate data.
Kansas City has one FAA-certificated A&P mechanic school: Aviation Institute of Maintenance on Raytown Road. None of the metro’s community colleges (Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College or Johnson County Community College) offers an A&P program. Within about three hours are Missouri’s two public programs, State Tech and Ozarks Tech, and Kansas programs at WSU Tech in Wichita and Kansas State University Salina.
Key Takeaways
- In the metro: AIM Kansas City, a 21-month certificate with day, evening and weekend classes.
- Best value within reach: State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, about 2.5 hours away: 90.3% FAA pass rate and about $26,084 for Missouri residents.
- Lowest cost: Ozarks Tech in Springfield, about $25,022 for Kansas City-area Missouri residents (out-of-district).
- Kansas option: WSU Tech in Wichita charges one rate, $33,680 for its associate degree, with day and evening classes.
Kansas City-Area A&P Schools Compared
| School | Credential | Length | Cost | Schedule | FAA pass rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Kansas City Kansas City, MO | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24, latest published) | Day, evening or weekend | 80.4% |
| State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO (about 2.5 hours) | AAS (73 credits) | 4 semesters | About $26,084 MO resident; $43,604 nonresident; + $5,025 tools | Day | 90.3% |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO (about 2.75 hours) | AAS (76 credits) | 4 semesters | $25,022 out-of-district MO; about $29,744 out-of-state | Not published | New (2025) |
| WSU Tech Wichita, KS (about 3 hours) | AAS (about 92 credits) | 18 months | $33,680 | Day or evening | 86.4% |
| Kansas State University Salina Salina, KS (about 2.75 hours) | AAS (62 credits) or BS | 2–4 years | Varies; Missouri Match discount from 2027-28 | Not published | 19 of 20 tests |
*Combined General, Airframe and Powerplant written-test pass rate, August 1, 2023–December 31, 2024, from the FAA’s pass-rate report. AIM Kansas City files under a related company name, matched by FAA district office.
What A&P School Costs Near Kansas City
AIM last published $52,077 in tuition and fees for the AMT certificate (2023-24), $53,127 with books and tools; it accepts federal aid and VA benefits.
State Tech charges Missouri residents $240 per credit plus fees, about $26,084 for the AAS, and the A+ Scholarship can cover the tuition. Kansas residents pay the nonresident rate, about $43,604. Ozarks Tech estimates $25,022 for Missouri residents outside its Springfield-area district.
WSU Tech lists $33,680 for its Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS in 2026-27, with the same rate for Missouri and Kansas residents; Kansas residents may qualify for the Kansas Promise scholarship. K-State Salina charges Kansas residents far less than nonresidents, but its Missouri Match award removes the nonresident premium for qualifying Missouri students starting in 2027-28.
The Schools
Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Kansas City
AIM’s 30,500-square-foot campus at 4100 Raytown Rd has a 13,000-square-foot hangar and an on-site FAA testing center. It is the only A&P school in the metro and the only one in the region with weekend classes.
- Program: 21-month Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (78 credits).
- Schedule: day, evening or weekend.
- Outcomes: 80.4% FAA pass rate; 56% graduation and 60% employment for 2021-22 starts, per AIM’s 2025 disclosures.
- Aid: ACCSC accredited; federal aid and VA benefits.
State Technical College of Missouri (Linn)
State Tech trains beside its own runway and posted a 90.3% FAA pass rate. Its 73-credit AAS takes four semesters; admission is selective and seats are limited, so apply early.
Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield)
Ozarks Tech opened its Airframe and Powerplant AAS in 2025 at Springfield-Branson National Airport, with open admission and fall starts.
WSU Tech (Wichita, Kansas)
WSU Tech trains at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita, in the middle of one of the country’s largest aircraft manufacturing hubs. Its associate degree takes about 18 months, with day and evening classes, and graduates passed 86.4% of FAA written tests.
Kansas State University Salina (Kansas)
K-State’s Aerospace and Technology Campus at Salina Regional Airport has a 38,000-square-foot hangar and offers a 62-credit associate degree and a bachelor’s with an aviation maintenance management option.
Which School Fits You?
- You live in Kansas City and want to start soon: AIM.
- You work weekdays: AIM’s evening or weekend schedule.
- You are a Missouri resident and cost matters most: State Tech or Ozarks Tech, with the A+ Scholarship.
- You are a Kansas resident: WSU Tech or K-State Salina, where Kansas Promise and in-state rates apply.
- You are a veteran: AIM accepts VA benefits.
Compare every option in the state on our Missouri aviation mechanic schools page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an A&P school in Kansas City?
Yes, one: Aviation Institute of Maintenance on Raytown Road in Kansas City, Missouri.
Do Kansas City community colleges offer aviation maintenance?
No. Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College and Johnson County Community College do not offer A&P programs.
What is the cheapest A&P option near Kansas City?
For Missouri residents, Ozarks Tech or State Tech, about $25,000–$26,000 before tools, with the A+ Scholarship available. For Kansas residents, WSU Tech at $33,680.