National Aviation Academy Tampa Bay Aviation Mechanic Programs

National Aviation Academy has run an FAA-certificated A&P school in the Tampa Bay area since 1970. Its Clearwater campus is one of the largest in Florida, with day and night shifts and a hangar at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport.

Verified October 2, 2026 against NAA’s 2026-27 catalog, tuition and cost-of-attendance sheet and COE outcome disclosure. Compare all Florida A&P schools.

Quick Facts

  • Length: 14 months (AMT, 2,000 hours)
  • Cost: $41,650 (AMT, 2026-27)
  • Location: Clearwater, FL (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport)
  • Website: Official School Web Page

Our Take

NAA suits students who want a fast, full-time private program with a night option: the AMT program finishes in 14 months, and the night shift runs 4:30–11:40 p.m. It reports strong outcomes (86% graduation, 91% placement). Its FAA pass rate, 80.2% across 1,750 tests, is solid for its size but below several Florida public colleges that cost a fraction as much.

At a Glance

ItemDetails
FAA statusPart 147 certificated school (certificate DV9T100R, Tampa Bay campus)
AccreditationCouncil on Occupational Education (COE)
Full A&P programAviation Maintenance Technician (AMT): 2,000 hours, 14 months; occupational associate degree plus diploma
Other programsAviation Maintenance Professional (3,000 hours, 21 months); Advanced Aircraft Systems avionics (1,000 hours)
ScheduleDay 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. or night 4:30–11:40 p.m., Monday–Friday
Cost$41,650 for the AMT program (2026-27)
FAA pass rate80.2% (1,403 of 1,750 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024)
Campus6225 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33760; hangar at 14403 Airport Pkwy
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026

Programs and Costs

NAA prices every program at $20.75 per clock hour for 2026-27.

ProgramHoursLengthCost (2026-27)
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)2,00014 months$41,500 + $150 application and registration
Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP)3,00021 months$62,250 + $150
Advanced Aircraft Systems (avionics)1,0007 months$20,750

The AMP program adds FCC, avionics (AET), Airbus A320 familiarization, drone and wiring credentials and is offered only at Tampa Bay. The application and registration fees are waived for veterans.

What You Will Actually Pay

The AMT program costs 2,000 × $20.75 = $41,500, plus $150 in application and registration fees, for $41,650. NAA’s 2024-25 catalog said tuition included tools, uniforms and first FAA written and oral exams; confirm the 2026-27 inclusions with admissions. NAA accepts federal aid and the GI Bill.

Outcomes

NAA reports 86% graduation and 91% placement for Tampa Bay in its 2025 COE annual report, and a 0% student-loan default rate. Students can continue to an associate degree through Polk State College or a bachelor’s through Southern New Hampshire University.

How It Compares in Central Florida

SchoolFull A&P pathLengthCostFAA pass rate
Traviss Technical College (Lakeland)2,700 hours listedNot published$10,633Not separately reported
National Aviation Academy (Clearwater)2,000 hours14 months$41,65080.2%
International AeroTech Academy (Lakeland)1,885–2,000 hours15–22 months$36,00073.5%
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Orlando)78 credits21 months$52,077 (2023-24)68.3%
Eastern Florida State College2,250 hours80 weeks$17,99698.7%

NAA is the main A&P school in the Tampa Bay area. Lakeland’s Traviss Technical College and International AeroTech Academy are 50 minutes east; Eastern Florida State College has the best pass rate in Florida. See all Florida A&P schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Aviation Academy accredited?

Yes. The Tampa Bay campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

How long is the A&P program?

The AMT program is 2,000 hours, about 14 months full time on the day or night shift.

What is NAA’s FAA pass rate?

Tampa Bay graduates passed 1,403 of 1,750 FAA written tests (80.2%) from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.

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