Gavilan College
About Gavilan College
Gavilan College is a public community college headquartered in Gilroy, California, with its aviation program based at San Martin Airport in San Martin. It offers an Associate of Science degree and FAA-approved Certificates of Completion in Aviation Maintenance Technology for Airframe and Powerplant. The program follows FAA curriculum guidelines with lecture and hands-on lab instruction.
Gavilan College is a public community college in Santa Clara County, California.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 43%
- Graduation rate
- $47,169
- Median earnings
Tuition & cost
✈ 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
Program areas
- Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)
Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.
Program links open the school's aviation-program page.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Health Professions13%
- Homeland Security & Law10%
- Business & Marketing9%
- Mechanic & Repair Tech4%
- Communication4%
- Multi/Interdisciplinary4%
- Psychology4%
- Culinary & Personal4%
Accreditation
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Official links
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