Victor Valley College trains aviation mechanics at Southern California Logistics Airport, the former George Air Force Base in Victorville, where airliners are stored, maintained and parted out.
Verified October 3, 2026 against VVC’s program page and catalog. Compare all California A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 18 months to 2 years (AMT AS, 82 units)
- Cost: $3,884 CA residents (82 units incl. fees)
- Location: Victorville, CA (Southern California Logistics Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Los Angeles-area A&P schools.
Our Take
VVC suits High Desert students who want an on-airport program that runs year-round and accepts applications any time. It costs about $3,884 for residents. Its 82.4% pass rate trails Chaffey and Mt. SAC, and the college’s length estimates vary (18 months in the catalog, at least two years on its page).
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate 2S1T589K) |
| Full A&P credential | Aviation Maintenance Technology AS, 82 major units (2,160 contact hours) |
| Other credentials | General (19 units), Airframe (31.5) and Powerplant (31.5) certificates |
| Length | 18 months (catalog) to at least 2 years (program page); year-round |
| Admission | Apply any time and submit an interest form |
| Cost (2026-27) | $3,772 enrollment fees (college figure), about $3,884 with campus fees; about $30,944 nonresident |
| FAA pass rate | 82.4% (56 of 68 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | Southern California Logistics Airport, Victorville |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The AMT AS combines the three certificates.
| Program | Units | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|
| General Aircraft Maintenance Technician | 19 | General |
| Airframe Technician certificate | 31.5 | Airframe |
| Powerplant Technician certificate | 31.5 | Powerplant |
| AMT AS | 82 (major) | All three |
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. The college lists $3,772 for the 82 units, about $3,884 with campus fees. Nonresidents paid $330 per unit plus the $46 fee in 2025-26, about $30,944.
Employers
VVC names Pacific Aviation Group and ComAv among employers that have hired graduates; the Charles Huang Foundation and Towards Aviation fund scholarships for VVC students.
How It Compares in the Inland Empire
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley College (Victorville) | AS (82 units) | 18 months–2 years | $3,884 | 82.4% |
| Chaffey College (Rancho Cucamonga) | Certificate (about 53 units) | About 18 months | About $2,507 | 91.4% |
| San Bernardino Valley College | Certificate (58 units) | 2 years | $2,780 | 76.5% |
| Antelope Valley College (Lancaster) | A&P courses (75 units) | 2 years incl. summers | $3,558 | Too few tests |
| Spartan College (Riverside) | Diploma (60 credits) | 15 months | $51,237 | 83.0% |
| Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut) | AS (63.5–67.5 units) | 21–24 months | $3,129 | 94.4% |
VVC is the High Desert’s on-airport A&P program. See all California A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Victor Valley College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school 2S1T589K; graduates passed 56 of 68 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
When can I apply?
Any time; submit an application and the program interest form.
How much does it cost?
About $3,884 for California residents, including campus fees.
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