Tom P. Haney Technical College, part of Bay District Schools in Panama City, runs Airframe and Powerplant programs on a morning schedule, with ties to helicopter and maintenance employers along the Gulf Coast.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s 2026-27 program pages and 2025-26 catalog. Compare all Florida A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 68 weeks for both ratings (1,800 hours)
- Cost: $13,566 resident (both ratings, incl. supplies)
- Location: Panama City, FL
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Haney suits Bay County residents who want a public program with a short daily schedule (7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.), which leaves afternoons free for work. Very few Haney students took FAA tests in the latest report, so there is no meaningful pass rate yet, and the program’s hours changed for 2026-27: confirm the sequence with the school.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate 77HT588K) |
| Programs (2026-27) | Aviation Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics, 900 clock hours and 34 weeks each |
| Schedule | Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; Airframe has a hybrid component |
| Cost | Airframe $6,708; Powerplant $6,858; $13,566 for both (residents, including supplies) |
| Applications | Open October 20, 2026; new students enroll every 18 weeks |
| FAA pass rate | Too few tests to report (11 of 13 passed, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | 3016 Hwy 77 N, Panama City, FL 32405 |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
For 2026-27, Haney lists Airframe and Powerplant under Florida’s new program codes (T640500/T640600).
| Program | Clock hours | Weeks | Resident cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Airframe Mechanics | 900 | 34 | $6,708 |
| Aviation Powerplant Mechanics | 900 | 34 | $6,858 |
Haney’s 2025-26 catalog listed Airframe at 1,350 hours (including a shared 450-hour General course). Where General fits in the new 900-hour programs is not stated.
What You Will Actually Pay
Residents pay $2,754 per half-program plus supplies: $6,708 for Airframe and $6,858 for Powerplant, or $13,566 for both. Out-of-state rates are not published. FAA testing is extra.
Industry Partners
Haney lists Safari Helicopter, Aero Tech Service Associates, Coastal Helicopters, VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Edge Aerodynamix and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport as partners.
How It Compares in Northwest Florida
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stone Technical College (Pensacola) | About 2,250 hours | About 2 years | About $9,750 (estimate) | 92.1% |
| Pensacola State College | About 2,250 hours | 18 months | About $6,435 tuition | Not yet in FAA data |
| Northwest Florida State College (Crestview) | About 2,250 hours | About 15 months per certificate | $6,458 | 89.0% |
| Tom P. Haney Technical College (Panama City) | 1,800 hours | 68 weeks | $13,566 | Too few tests |
| Lively Technical College (Tallahassee) | 2,160 hours | About 2 years | $8,521 | 95.6% |
Haney is the only A&P program in Bay County. Northwest Florida State College and George Stone are the nearest alternatives with published pass rates. See all Florida A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I apply?
Applications open October 20, 2026; new students enroll every 18 weeks.
How much does it cost?
About $13,566 for both ratings for Florida residents, including supplies.
What are the class hours?
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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