Aviation Maintenance Training in Hampton Roads
Relocate to Coastal VA and train for a career that matters. Join a crew who share your passion for aviation. Spend your downtime where others vacation.
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Enjoy everything the region has to offer.
Coming to Norfolk for training? People choose Hampton Roads for a reason. You’ll find plenty to do with the crew you train alongside, and live near a major aerospace & aviation hub. From brewery trails in Ghent to live shows at The NorVa, this region gives you the space to recharge so you can hit the hangar with total focus on Monday. Not from the area? No problem. We can assist you in finding local housing to make attending AIM accessible no matter where you live.
Virginia Beach Ocean
30 MINS AWAY
25 miles of coastline. Three miles of boardwalk. This is where you reset after a long week in the hangar — sunrise runs, beach days, and ocean air that clears your head before Monday.
Waterside District
20 MINS aWAY
Downtown energy on the waterfront. Live music, packed patios, and spots to grab food with your crew after class. It’s your go-to when you want the night to feel earned.
Ghent District
22 MINS aWAY
Coffee shops. Brewery trails. Local restaurants with personality. Ghent is where students go to recharge, refocus, and talk shop outside the hangar.
The NorVA
23 MINS aWAY
National touring acts in an intimate venue. One night it’s rock, the next it’s country or hip-hop. When the crew wants live music, this is where you show up.
Outer Banks, NC
2 hOURS, 24 MINS AWAY
Wide-open beaches and lighthouse views. When you need a full disconnect, OBX delivers. It’s the kind of weekend escape most people plan months for — you’re already close.
Williamsburg, VA
1 hOUR AWAY
History by day, Busch Gardens by night. Colonial streets, theme park thrills, and an easy weekend reset just up the road.
Richmond, VA
1 HOUR, 40 MINS AWAY
Virginia’s capital mixes grit and creativity — riverfront trails, live music, murals, and a strong food scene. Close enough for a weekend. Far enough to feel like a change of pace.
Naval Air Station
15 MINS AWAY US
You’re training in a region built on aviation. With Naval Air Station Oceana nearby, military aircraft are part of the everyday skyline — reinforcing that you’re in a serious aviation hub.
The Hangar and the Coast
The Day Shift: Total Immersion
Forget the desk. You’re in the hangar, shoulder-to-shoulder with a crew obsessed with how things work. You’ll get to know the systems of 80-ton machines—riveting sheet metal and troubleshooting turbine engines. It’s high-intensity training that prepares you to pursue 13k+ annual job openings** nationwide.
The After-Hours: Regional Energy
Most students at our Norfolk campus are relocating for a fresh start. The crew you train with in the hangar often becomes the circle you head to the coast with on Saturday. Whether you’re grabbing coffee in the Ghent District or hitting the beach at the oceanfront, you’re living in a region that allows you to recharge so you can hit the hangar hard on Monday.
From Classroom to Career: Alexander’s Story
Hear how AIM graduate Alexander Carpenter turned hands-on training into a career at American Airlines.
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
This is high-intensity, hands-on training designed to get you ready for your FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification—the license required to pursue aircraft maintenance roles nationwide.
Professional Aviation Maintenance Certification (PAMC)§
This course builds on the fundamentals with specialized technical training aligned with the professional expectations of major airlines and advanced repair stations.
Your Career, Anywhere
The skills you develop here are recognized across the country, giving you the flexibility to pursue aviation opportunities in major hubs or return to your hometown with a federal credential in hand.
National Reach
Prepare for an industry with 13k+ average annual job openings** nationwide.
Federal Standards
Train in an FAA-approved environment that meets the rigorous standards required for certification.
We Do Our Part
Access our Career Services team for job placement assistance and industry partnerships.
Life in Hampton Roads
What Students Want to Know
The region is a massive center for the aviation and aerospace industries. Between the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk, and the proximity to Norfolk International Airport, you are training in a high-density aviation environment.
The region is a massive center for the aviation and aerospace industries. Between the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk, and the proximity to Norfolk International Airport, you are training in a high-density aviation environment.
The region is a massive center for the aviation and aerospace industries. Between the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk, and the proximity to Norfolk International Airport, you are training in a high-density aviation environment.
The region is a massive center for the aviation and aerospace industries. Between the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk, and the proximity to Norfolk International Airport, you are training in a high-density aviation environment.
Call Or Visit Us In Norfolk, Virginia
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
2329 E. Little Creek Road | Norfolk, VA 23518
P: (757) 363-2211 | F: (757) 363-2044
FAA Approved A&P School. Accredited School, ACCSC. AIM Norfolk and Northern Virginia campuses are Certified to Operate by SCHEV. AIM Las Vegas campus is licensed to operate by the Commission on Postsecondary Education. AIM Indianapolis is authorized by The Indiana Communission for Higher Education/The Indiana Board for Propriety Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206. AIM Chicago is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377 (217) 782-2551, fAX: (217) 782-8548, www.ibhe.org. Complaints against AIM Chicago may be registered with Illinois Board of Higher Education and may be submitted to: Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 782-8548, https://complaints.ibhe.org/. Not all programs available at all locations, For consumer information, please visit www.AviationMaintenance.edu.
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