Aviation Institute is in a large suburb, in Chesapeake, VA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Aviation Institute earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mechanics and repair.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Aviation Institute offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
Aviation Institute, in 2007-2008, had 189 students (320 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry-level career position.
We strive to be responsive to the needs of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries, and government.
We are committed to high academic standards in all of our curricular offerings.
We are dedicated to providing the services that support our students' efforts to succeed.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance is a distinguished co-educational institution committed to the education and personal enrichment of each student. Students can succeed in our collegiate environment when properly motivated, taught to set goals, and to take responsibility for their own success in furthering their education. All aspects of the school are enriched with creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, while instilling a high degree of business ethics and professionalism. This facilitates the easy transition from student to professional. Each program offered is specifically designed to qualify graduates for a career position in government, business or industry.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance is devoted to the following objectives:
To motivate, educate, and develop students to their maximum potential while enrolled in their chosen field of study.
To maintain all instruction in a job-related environment to ensure graduates the greatest potential for employment in the occupational fields for which they are trained.
To offer dedicated and qualified instructors that provides the tool of learning which will enhance each studentĘs future success.
To create an atmosphere for learning that is both personal and practical, while in a school that is friendly and informative.
To establish high standards of education and training in order to maintain corporate satisfaction among the business community for the schoolĘs graduates.
To enable students to establish independence through successful employment in their chosen career field."
More complete details are provided below.
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Chesapeake
2211 S Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
General Phone: (757) 363-2121
http://www.aviationmaintenance.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 71 | aircraft maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Aviation Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 52 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Aviation Institute had a total enrollment of 189 students (320 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 57% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 32% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chesapeake, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Aviation Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3126300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 17 | $36,400 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $36,400 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aviation Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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