Sacramento City College runs its Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program at the McClellan Hangar in McClellan Park, the former McClellan Air Force Base, with a Boeing 727 and an engine test cell.
Verified October 3, 2026 against the 2026-27 catalog and Los Rios fee schedule. Compare all California A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: Summer entry + 4 semesters (A&P)
- Cost: $3,487 CA residents (70 units, 2026-27)
- Location: Sacramento, CA (McClellan Park hangar)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Bay Area A&P schools.
Our Take
Sacramento City is Northern California’s standout: a perfect FAA record in the latest report (44 of 44), evening classes for working adults and about $3,487 for residents. You must start in summer, since the first course runs only then, so plan ahead.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate BI9T035R) |
| Full A&P credential | Aircraft Maintenance Technician certificate or AS, 67–70 units |
| Other credentials | Airframe (51–54 units) and Powerplant (43–46) certificates and degrees |
| Length | Summer entry plus four semesters |
| Schedule | Evenings, Monday–Friday, 3:30–9:35 p.m., plus some Saturdays |
| Cost (2026-27) | About $3,487 for CA residents; about $33,517 nonresident |
| FAA pass rate | 100% (44 of 44 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | McClellan Hangar, 5808 Price Ave, McClellan Park, CA 95652 |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The 2026-27 catalog requires AMTP 309, offered only in summer, with a C or better before the main sequence.
| Program | Units | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician AS or certificate | 67–70 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Airframe certificate or AS | 51–54 | General, Airframe |
| Powerplant certificate or AS | 43–46 | General, Powerplant |
What You Will Actually Pay
California residents pay $46 per unit in 2026-27; the California College Promise Grant waives that fee for eligible residents, though campus fees still apply. Seventy units plus Los Rios campus fees comes to about $3,487, per the district fee schedule. Nonresidents pay about $475 per unit including fees, about $33,517.
How It Compares in Northern California
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Certificate or AS (67–70 units) | Summer + 4 semesters | $3,487 | 100% |
| Gavilan College (San Martin) | A&P (70 units) | 4 semesters | $3,348 | 81.8% |
| Solano Community College (Vacaville) | Certificate (62 units) | Not published | $2,988 | 76.5% |
| College of Alameda | A&P (75 units), evenings | 2 years | $3,792 (paused) | 92.5% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Fremont) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $53,087 (2024) | 76.2% |
| Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo) | Certificate (48 units) | 4 semesters | $2,292 | 89.7% |
Sacramento City has the best FAA pass rate in California. See all California A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sacramento City College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school BI9T035R; graduates passed 44 of 44 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
When can I start?
In summer. AMTP 309 is offered only in summer and must be passed first.
Are classes at night?
Yes. Classes run Monday–Friday, 3:30–9:35 p.m., plus some Saturdays.
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