Reedley College, part of the State Center Community College District, has trained aviation mechanics since 1948 at Reedley Municipal Airport, southeast of Fresno, and gives FAA exams on campus.
Verified October 3, 2026 against Reedley’s program page, program map and cost-of-attendance page. Compare all California A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: About 24 months (9-week sessions)
- Cost: About $9,617 total incl. $4,800 tool kit (college estimate)
- Location: Reedley, CA (Reedley Municipal Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Reedley is the Central Valley’s low-cost public option, and its all-in estimate of about $9,617 includes a professional tool set you keep. Graduates passed 85.1% of FAA written tests. Compared with San Joaquin Valley College in Fresno, it costs about a quarter as much and posts a much higher pass rate, but takes longer.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate CU3T436L), approved since 1948 |
| Credentials | Aviation Maintenance Technology certificate; General, Airframe and Powerplant certificates; AS |
| Length | About 24 months in 9-week sessions |
| Cost | About $9,617 total (college estimate) incl. fees, books, uniforms and tool kit; $342 per unit nonresident |
| Tools | Tool Ownership Program: set valued at about $9,000 for $4,800 in lab fees; students keep it |
| Admission | OpenCCCApply plus AMT 301 online orientation |
| FAA pass rate | 85.1% (40 of 47 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | Reedley Municipal Airport |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Reedley builds every option on the Aircraft General Maintenance certificate, then adds Airframe and Powerplant.
| Program | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Technology certificate | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Aircraft General Maintenance certificate | General |
| Aircraft Airframe Maintenance certificate | Airframe |
| Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance certificate | Powerplant |
Reedley’s online program maps do not show reliable unit totals; confirm with a counselor.
What You Will Actually Pay
Reedley’s program page estimates about $9,617 in total, covering enrollment and health fees, parking, lab fees, uniforms, books and the tool kit. FAA testing, about $700 for written tests and $900 for the oral and practical, is extra. Nonresidents pay $342 per unit in 2026-27.
How It Compares in the Central Valley
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley College | AMT certificate | About 24 months | About $9,617 incl. tools | 85.1% |
| San Joaquin Valley College (Fresno) | Certificate (61 units) | 14+ months | $41,050 | 54.0% |
| California Aeronautical University (Bakersfield) | Diploma (90 credits) | 75 weeks | $34,160 (2024) | 94.3% |
| Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo) | Certificate (48 units) | 4 semesters | $2,292 | 89.7% |
| Sacramento City College | Certificate or AS (67–70 units) | Summer + 4 semesters | $3,487 | 100% |
Reedley is the Central Valley’s public, on-airport A&P program. See all California A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reedley College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school CU3T436L; graduates passed 40 of 47 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Do I keep the tools?
Yes. The Tool Ownership Program provides a set valued at about $9,000 for $4,800 in lab fees, and students keep it.
How do I enroll?
Apply through OpenCCCApply and complete AMT 301, the online orientation.
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