School Highlights
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte serves 344 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
22 staff
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
344 students
2,143 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
270 students
650 students
# Part-Time Students
74 students
1,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
363 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
270 students
650 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
74 students
1,517 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
43%
22%
% White
31%
50%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
37%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
79%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alexander Carpenter, joined American Airlines -
- Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte famous alumni include: Alexander Carpenter, joined American Airlines and Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation.
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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