Aeronautics

Can I get Financial Aid at Hallmark University?

Yes. Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.

Are you accredited?

Yes, Hallmark is accredited through the ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges).

How long are your class semesters/terms?

Our terms are 8 weeks long. This allows us to have 6 terms a year so there is no need to wait to apply.

Is Hallmark a 2 year or 4 year University?

We offer associate, bachelor, and master level degrees. We are not a trade school and we offer degrees which are found at both 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities. The biggest difference is that our degrees can be completed in nearly half the time of traditional universities.

Associate of Applied ScienceAirframe

Airframe technician may enter several employment areas, such as:

  • General aviation
  • Fixed-base operations
  • Executive aircraft services
  • Major airlines
  • Aircraft contractors
  • Modification operations
  • Manufacturers as airframe technicians or technical writers
Aeronautics students working on sheet metal project
10 Month
On-Site Program

Earn your degree in under 1 year.

Founded in 1969

Hallmark University has a strong legacy of preparing graduates to excel in the aviation industry.

FAA APPROVED AVIATION MAINTENANCE SCHOOL

Federal Aviation Administration LogoTo become an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, the FAA requires individuals
to attend an approved educational institution or earn specific amount of on-the-job experience before taking the required examinations for certification. Hallmark University is a FAA approved aviation maintenance school certified to train individuals on a wide range of aircraft and aviation structures. Students who complete one of our programs are authorized to take the required FAA examinations and become a certified aircraft technicians.

The amount of time teachers took to teach you, the patience, the drive, and motivation they gave helped me a lot. That’s what stands out about Hallmark, their passion to teach the students.

Juan Pablo Chacon

AVIATION CAMPUS

Main hangar at aeronautics campusOur aviation campus provides students with tools, equipment and faculty required to learn and excel in the exciting field of aircraft mechanics. Like most mechanic schools, our students work with a variety of tools while learning to fix and maintain engines and training equipment. Unlike typical maintenance schools, our students get to work on operational jet and turbine engines, previously-airborne airframes, and a multitude of aeronautical equipment currently utilized in the aviation industry.

CHANGING EDUCATION BY MAKING IT AFFORDABLE

Our commitment to changing education does not end at innovative programs and student experience. We are committed to making education affordable by offering programs at a competitive tuition cost with a unique value proposition – spend less time in school, and more time making money.

LESS TIME, MORE MONEY

Our fast-paced model allows students to go through our Associate of Applied Science in Airframe program in just 10 months. This is over four times faster than the national average for associate degree completions in 43 months. Studies have shown that on average, every year spent at a university can cost over $50,000 in lost wages and tuition – that’s just over $140,000 in savings at Hallmark University.

 

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10

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Tuition Costs

Cost per credit hourTotal credit hoursLab Fee
$43562$675

*Tuition does not include any additional fees

Financial Assistance

Financial aid is available.

Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.

Learn more about financial options at Hallmark University.

A.A.S. Airframe Admissions Requirements

Hallmark University is a nationally accredited, co-educational facility with two campuses, both located in San Antonio, Texas. Both schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Texas Veterans Commission approves Hallmark University to train veterans. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approves Hallmark University, College of Aeronautics. Hallmark University does not deny admission to or participation in programs and activities or discriminate against students enrolled at the university on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, disability (including students who have Hepatitis B in medical, nursing, and any health-related programs), national origin, or religion.
Hallmark University uses college-level placement exams containing reading, writing, and algebra skills to schedule students in the appropriate courses. The assessment can be completed at the student’s pace. All exams are computer-based and will be scored upon completion.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A.A.S. Airframe applicants are required to submit one of the following for verification of high school or equivalency completion:

  • An official high school diploma
  • An official high school transcript indicating high school graduation
  • Official GED scores or certificate
  • A certificate of release or discharge from active military duty (DD Form 214) indicating high school graduation or equivalent
  • A certificate of Record of Military Processing, U.S. DD Form 1966/1 indicating high school graduation or equivalent
  • An official college transcript that indicates the applicant has graduated from high school

The applicant is notified of acceptance once he/she has and has been approved by the Acceptance Committee. Applicants denied entrance by the Acceptance Committee, will have all application fees paid refunded.

ADMISSION OF NON-TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

A non-traditional high school student is a person enrolled in home school programs or a student from a high school that is non-accredited or not recognized by the Texas Education Agency. A applicant applying for admission based on the completion of an independent study equivalent to the high school level in a non-traditional setting (rather than through a public high school, accredited private high school or state equivalency exam) will be considered for individual approval for admission provided is he/she complies with Hallmark University’s entrance testing requirements and presents an official transcript for home school education that states the student’s name, date of graduation, and is signed by the person who is responsible for the home schooling.

COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS Requirements

Aviation applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70 on the Aviation Assessment for entrance into the degree level program. All applicants must be able to clear the FAA requirement for a Background Check in order to be an active student at Hallmark University. Students must meet this requirement within thirty (30) days of the enrollment date. If the necessary verification is not met, the student may be dismissed from Hallmark University.

Program Outline

The courses in the Associate of Applied Science in Airframe Technology Degree Program are designed to provide the necessary educational opportunities through classroom and laboratory teaching for a person to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to enter the industry as an entry-level Airframe Technician. Graduates will be eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration examinations. Upon successful completion of the written exams, the graduate will be eligible to take the oral and practical examinations to complete the requirements for the FAA Airframe Certificate.

Instructor and student working in classroom
Courses

Aeronautics

Can I get Financial Aid at Hallmark University?

Yes. Hallmark University is approved for federal financial aid, scholarships, and U.S. veterans benefits.

Are you accredited?

Yes, Hallmark is accredited through the ACCSC(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges).

How long are your class semesters/terms?

Our terms are 8 weeks long. This allows us to have 6 terms a year so there is no need to wait to apply.

Is Hallmark a 2 year or 4 year University?

We offer associate, bachelor, and master level degrees. We are not a trade school and we offer degrees which are found at both 2 year and 4 year colleges/universities. The biggest difference is that our degrees can be completed in nearly half the time of traditional universities.