Aviation Institute of Maintenance

"The PSI test taking wasn't as good experience as I thought it would be. One other gentleman in the room, cheating, had his phone and microphone. Kept reading the questions out loud, made it hard for me to concentrate. Afterwards I told the lady who helped get me started with the test."

"I seen these young men and teacher come out and seen a distressed elderly lady with a broken down car . It was so cool to see these guys come to her rescue. They comforted her letting her know it be ok and they got it they worked all of them to help with this women's car for a while! They weren't giving up. She was so grateful and it was nice to see them help her with no other intention but to help her! I applauded you all you were raised well and very respectful and empathic to that women. Made my day just to see there's still nice ppl out there. I never knew you were there I do now and can't stop telling people about your cool school that I got to see that day and the great actions you took to pitch in and help out!"

"I Grew up in Jamaica and I move to an America at age 16. I went to MLK . After my son was born 3 years later I decided to go back to school to get a career at age 30 . I enjoy reading and I like working with my hands. This School was a great experience I’ve met a lot of wonderful people , the staff was wonderful, the environment was clean, I’ve learned a lot, I’ve obtained my Drone pilots License , and Airframe license, I’m still in school and I’m about to study for my Powerplant. Ive learned a tone which Ive input in my daily life, I’m saving money , I’m learning ,I’ve gotten alot of respect outside of school and this school have helped me to benefit myself and family. The school directed me in the right path to further achieve Greatness. I was a Certified nursing assistant and truck driver before I started. Now I’m looking forward to further my Education in the Aerospace Engineering Field in the future."

"SHORT REVIEW: You should find a different aviation school to go to, if possible. Other schools include, but not limited to, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pennsylvania College of Technology, or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, etc. LONG REVIEW: The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is a for profit business which puts their interest before the students interests. Their primary objective as an accredited school is to help you pass their classes, obtain a graduation certificate, and place you in a job. Their secondary objective is to help you get an A&P Certificate (which is the certification you need to be successful in the aviation industry). Teachers: The teachers are experienced mechanics, not teachers. Most of them do not know how to put together an effective curriculum. This leads to confusion and dysfunction when learning a massive amount of information in an accelerated amount of time. The school administration does not treat the teachers well, which leads to a high teacher turnover. Recently, two of the three teachers I respected the most, left the school. Classroom Environment: The student class sizes are around 18 to 25 which makes it difficult for the teachers to effectively deliver the information to everyone. There are a large number of immature students that talk in class, cause distractions, show up late or leave early, which all contribute to a poor learning environment. Not to mention the smell of marijuana on a daily basis, which the administration allows despite school policy and industry employment restrictions against its use. In addition, I am writing this review on a day when the school is repairing their main building's roof (causing loud disturbances during class) and also hosting local voting polls in one of their hangers (causing that hanger to be inaccessible for class instruction). Training Equipment: Most of their equipment and tools are worn out and out dated providing a poor practical learning environment. Final Notes: You get what you pay for; and with AIM… a little less. If you do choose to go to AIM be prepared to do a lot of self study outside of class time to prepare yourself for the FAA written, oral, and practical certification exams. 2021 published data from AIM vs. ATEC Pipeline industry report is as follows… AIM Graduation rate 43% vs. Industry Average Graduation rate 52%. AIM Job Placement rate 72% vs. Industry Average Job Placement rate 66%. AIM % of Students Obtaining A&P License Unknown (I have heard 35%, but the school makes it a point not to publish this information) vs. Industry Average percent of Students Obtaining A&P License 71%."

"Teachers are awesome. Everyone is like family. I've obtained my A&P in a few months after graduating. Already offers all over the country! I'm glad I made this decision!"