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Aviation Program

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

📍 Mesa, ArizonaPublicVA / GI Bill approved

About Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public institution in Mesa, Arizona with aviation-related degree programs.

Chandler–Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is a public community college with multiple locations in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is part of the Maricopa County Community College District. In fall 2018, 14,728 students were enrolled at the college.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

27%
Graduation rate
4-year
$51,111
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry

Tuition & cost

$2,358/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$8,958/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Associate

Program areas

  • Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

    Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

    Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Visual & Performing Arts23%
  • Business & Marketing20%
  • Computer & IT11%
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary8%
  • Mechanic & Repair Tech8%
  • Health Professions4%
  • Homeland Security & Law4%
  • Physical Sciences2%

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