AIM Phoenix Scholarships
$1,000 Imagine America awards in Phoenix, AZ
Apply for Your AIM ScholarshipAviation Institute of Maintenance Phoenix trains aircraft maintenance technicians in Phoenix, AZ, and as an Imagine America Foundation partner school, students here can put a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition. Awards are available for graduating high school seniors, adult learners changing careers, and active-duty, reserve, and veteran military students.
AIM is the largest accredited network of aircraft maintenance technician schools in the country. Its Aviation Maintenance Technician program is FAA-approved under Part 147 and leads to the Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification that airlines, repair stations, and manufacturers hire for.
Scholarships for AIM Phoenix Students
Imagine America Foundation awards apply toward tuition at the Phoenix, AZ campus. Choose the program that matches where you are today.
High School Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors nominated by their high school. Applied toward tuition at AIM.
Learn more →Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP)
A one-time grant for qualifying adult students planning to attend AIM, designed for career changers and nontraditional students.
Learn more →Military Award Program (MAP)
For active-duty service members, reservists, and honorably discharged or retired veterans. Can be combined with GI Bill benefits.
Learn more →Programs at AIM Phoenix
Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
21 months
The core A&P program. Airframe and powerplant training that finishes with a capstone course built around the FAA certification exams.
Electrical Technician Certificate
Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical training for students who want a skilled trade outside aviation.
About the Phoenix Campus
80,000 sq ft campus with two hangars housing seven aircraft, including a Learjet 25, Cessna 195 and R44 Astro helicopter, plus a composite lab and tool room. AIM's newest campus; first class held January 2024. The campus is an FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School under 14 CFR Part 147, and AIM's instructors hold FAA A&P certifications.
Veterans and Military Students
AIM Phoenix military tuition assistance; vocational rehabilitation; financial aid for qualifying students.. Imagine America's Military Award Program adds $1,000 on top of GI Bill or tuition assistance benefits for active-duty service members, reservists, and honorably discharged veterans, and the award can be used alongside those benefits.
Why Train for Aviation Maintenance
Airlines, MROs, business aviation operators, and manufacturers all need FAA-certified technicians, and the industry has been short of them for years. An A&P certificate is portable across every segment of aviation, and the same skills carry into aerospace manufacturing, rail, and industrial maintenance.
How to Apply
- Create your free Imagine America account right here (it takes about a minute)
- Pick the AIM scholarship that matches your situation
- Complete the short application
- Work with the AIM Phoenix admissions team to finalize enrollment and apply your award
Ready to Start at AIM Phoenix?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does AIM Phoenix accept Imagine America scholarships?
Yes. Aviation Institute of Maintenance is an Imagine America Foundation partner school, and $1,000 awards can be applied toward tuition at the Phoenix, AZ campus for qualifying high school seniors, adult learners, and military students.
How do I apply for a scholarship at AIM Phoenix?
Click Apply for Scholarship on this page, create your free Imagine America account (it takes about a minute), and you'll be taken to the scholarships available at AIM. Pick the award that matches your situation and complete the short application.
Can I use an Imagine America award with my GI Bill benefits?
Yes. The Military Award Program is a career education award for active-duty service members, reservists, and honorably discharged or retired veterans, and it can be combined with GI Bill and military tuition assistance benefits.
How long is the Aviation Maintenance Technician program at AIM Phoenix?
The Aviation Maintenance Technician program runs about 21 months and ends with a capstone course built around the FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification exams.
Where is the AIM Phoenix campus?
The campus is at 4025 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85040. You can reach admissions at (602) 613-1110.
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