Ozarks Technical Community College opened its FAA-certificated Airframe and Powerplant program in August 2025 in the new Roy Blunt Aviation Training Center at Springfield-Branson National Airport.
Verified October 4, 2026 against Ozarks Tech’s program page, tuition and fee schedules and launch announcement. Compare all Missouri A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 4 semesters (76-credit AAS)
- Cost: $20,238 in-district; $25,022 out-of-district (college estimates)
- Location: Springfield, MO (Roy Blunt Aviation Training Center, Springfield-Branson National Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Ozarks Tech is Missouri’s lowest-cost A&P option: about $20,238 for in-district students and $25,022 for other Missourians, with open admission and A+ Scholarship coverage of tuition. It has a brand-new facility but no track record yet; its first class will not finish until 2027. A $4,380 program fee may be added to the college’s estimates.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | FAA-certificated program (launched 2025) |
| Credential | AAS Airframe and Powerplant Technician, 76 credits |
| Length | 4 semesters (about 2 years), fall start |
| Admission | Open admission; C or better required in aviation courses |
| Cost | Aviation courses $163 per credit in-district, $225 out-of-district, $284 out-of-state + $47 per credit fees; college estimates $20,238 / $25,022; out-of-state about $29,744 (our estimate) |
| Program fee | $4,380 Airframe & Powerplant program fee (may be extra) |
| Aid | A+ Scholarship (tuition and general fees), Access Missouri, federal aid |
| Facility | Roy Blunt Aviation Training Center: 11,000-sq-ft hangar, four airplanes including a King Air, a helicopter |
| FAA pass rate | Not yet in FAA data |
| Verified | October 4, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Ozarks Tech’s AAS prepares students for all three FAA mechanic exams; students can certify in one rating or both.
| Residency | Per credit (aviation courses) | College estimate |
|---|---|---|
| In-district | $163 + $47 fees | $20,238 |
| Out-of-district (Missouri) | $225 + $47 fees | $25,022 |
| Out-of-state | $284 + $47 fees | About $29,744 (our estimate) |
Ozarks Tech’s two program pages give slightly different estimates ($20,134–$20,238 in-district).
What You Will Actually Pay
Ozarks Tech bills aviation courses at its Tier III rates plus $47 per credit in fees and $52 per semester. Its fee schedule also lists a $4,380 Airframe & Powerplant program fee, which the A+ Scholarship does not cover. Tool costs are not published.
The training center
The $13.2 million Roy Blunt Aviation Training Center has four classrooms, two labs and an 11,000-square-foot hangar with four airplanes, including a King Air, and a helicopter.
How It Compares in Missouri and nearby
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield) | AAS (76 credits) | 4 semesters | $20,238 in-district | New (2025) |
| State Technical College of Missouri (Linn) | AAS (73 credits) | 4 semesters | About $26,084 + tools | 90.3% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Kansas City) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24) | 80.4% |
| Southwestern Illinois College (Granite City, IL) | A&P certificate (60 credits) | 50 weeks–2 years | About $14,700 for MO residents | 87.9% |
| WSU Tech (Wichita, KS) | AAS (about 92 credits) | 18 months | $33,680 | 86.4% |
Ozarks Tech is Missouri’s lowest-cost A&P option. See all Missouri A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ozarks Tech’s program FAA-approved?
Yes. Ozarks Tech announced FAA certification before its first class started in August 2025. It is too new to appear in FAA pass-rate data.
How much does it cost?
About $20,238 for in-district students and $25,022 for other Missouri residents by the college’s estimates; a $4,380 program fee may be extra.
Is there an application process?
Ozarks Tech uses open admission. Students need a C or better in each aviation course.
Related Programs
View All Aviation Mechanic Schools in Missouri
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) - Kansas City
- State Technical College of Missouri - Linn