Indian Hills Community College

Indian Hills Community College is a public community college in southeast Iowa with campuses in Ottumwa and Centerville. Its aviation programs are taught at the Ottumwa North Campus.

Aviation programs

• Aviation Maintenance Technology (A.A.S.): a 21-month, FAA approved program over 7 terms. Graduates earn an associate degree and can work toward FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification on campus. Entry term is fall. Total cost is listed as $18,477
• Aviation Professional Pilot (A.A.S.): an FAA Part 141 approved program over 7 terms, open to students with or without prior pilot certification. Entry terms are fall and spring. Total cost is listed as $67,912
• Avionics Electronic Technician (diploma): a 9-month program over 3 terms, entry in summer, which can be taken alongside the maintenance degree. Total cost is listed as $8,139

Careers

The maintenance program lists jobs such as aircraft maintenance and structure technician, helicopter technician, powerplant technician and quality assurance inspector. The avionics page names local employers including Duncan Aviation, Elliott Aviation Services, Des Moines Flying Service and Classic Aviation Services.

Company facts

• Aviation maintenance diplomas: Airframe, Powerplant and a General certificate
• One of three Iowa community colleges offering an Aviation Maintenance Technology A.A.S. degree
• Housing is available in five residence halls
• Three campuses and four county service centers across a 10-county area

Contact

Phone: (800) 726-2585