Aviation Maintenance Training
Build your career from the ground up with hands on aviation maintenance training
Train to become a certified A&P mechanic at one of the largest aviation academies - and launch your career training in aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection.
Our Aviation Maintenance Professional Program prepares you with the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and FAA exam readiness needed to test for certification as an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic. Over the course of 12 intensive months, you’ll train on actual aircraft systems, guided by instructors committed to your success.
From your first day on campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, you’ll be part of a mission - driven community focused on safety, precision, and excellence.
Whether you’re mechanically inclined or just ready to take off a new career, our AMP program provides a clear runway toward your future.
Launch your career training in aviation maintenance
Our Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP) Program is your gateway into the essential world of aircraft maintenance.
This immersive 12-month, 59-quarter-credit program is delivered on-campus at Hillsboro Aero Academy and offers the balance of hands-on training and technical instruction. You’ll gain deep familiarity with aircraft systems, structures, and powerplants - equipping you with the skills to meet FAA A&P certification standards and start working in the field immediately.
Certifications that set you apart
Graduates of our program are eligible to take the FAA mechanic certification examinations to obtain their Mechanic certificate with Airframe & Powerplant ratings —the gold standard credential in aviation maintenance. This certification opens doors to a range of maintenance careers in commercial, private, and corporate aviation sectors.
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What Makes Us Different?
Community
We're not just a school - we're a community of people bound together by our love of aviation, forging friendships that extend across the globe and throughout our careers.
Support
We are committed to the success of each student, offering support through a range of resources - from mentorship and career events to our on-site repair station and safety program.
Consistency
Consistency in training is what sets a great school apart and produces great pilots and mechanics. For us, that means ensuring consistent student progress, aircraft availability, safety, and maintaining a high standard of instruction for every student.
Career Readiness
Our graduates are valued in the industry, because every aspect of our training - from partnerships to curriculum to support services - is designed to produce career-ready professionals.
Financial Access
HAA strives to make aviation training more financially accessible, with up to 100% loan coverage, airline incentives, 529 college savings plan eligibility, and transparent pricing.
Prestige
For the last four decades, thousands of pilots from more than 75 countries have started their career paths with HAA, earning us a reputation in global flight training.
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Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Our Partners
Airplane Training Campuses
Professional airplane pilot training at two dedicated campuses
Our airplane pilot career training takes place on two campuses in Oregon in the spectacular Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Each has their own unique identity and flight environment, but both offer top-notch facilities for ground and simulator training, experienced flight instructors, and diverse and well-maintained aircraft fleets.
Hillsboro (HIO) Campus
The campus is also only 90 minutes from the beach, which can make for a perfect weekend getaway. With nearby student housing available, you can also connect with other Hillsboro students and become part of the community.
Redmond (RDM) Campus
Located just north of the major outdoor destination of Bend, OR, this campus is the ideal setting for the outdoor enthusiast, from summer hikes in the Cascade peaks to world-class skiing in the winter.
