Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, operates a highly respected Aviation Technology program located adjacent to Tucson International Airport. This FAA Part 147 school offers an Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in Airframe and Powerplant mechanics. Students enter a training environment that mirrors the industry, working on large transport-category aircraft in expansive hangars. The program is a primary pipeline for the region’s robust MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and defense aviation sectors.