Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology


2280 E. Main St. Suite C-3
League City, TX 77573


Ever dreamed of a career in Aviation? Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology is the best place to start! This aviation school in Texas is a renowned leader in the industry, training aviation professionals for more than 50 years.

Founded by aviation expert and author Dr. James McKinley, the Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology has developed a strong reputation over the years for being one of the best aviation schools in the nation. The school is part of the larger Northrop Rice USA company, an international consulting company for the aviation industry. Because of their aviation expertise, the company founded the Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology and has trained thousands of aviation professionals around the globe.

Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology is specifically focused on airframe and power plant certification, offering a Bachelor of Science degree and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance engineering Technology, as well as an Associate of Art degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology. This aviation school in Texas recently added a Bachelor of Science degree program in technical management offered exclusively online. Both programs are structured to provide a combination of classroom and hands-on experience, and boast small class sizes and focused, individualized attention.

In addition to certificate programs in aviation maintenance, Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology offers the first online learning resource in the world. Through Aerolearn.com, aviation professionals can access more than 500 free online courses in a variety of aviation areas. Courses are taught exclusively online and as blend distance learning with face to face instruction.

At Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology, students get a global education, preparing them for successful careers in the global aviation industry. This aviation school in Texas also continues to grow as demands of the industry change. The school recently initiated an aviation training school in Malaysia, and is involved in many other international projects. Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology remains committed to continue serving as a leading aviation training center in the world.

Quick Facts:
  • The majority of Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology students are working professionals in the aviation field pursuing advanced training.

  • Many aviation companies around the world send their employees to Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology, sponsoring advanced degree programs to enhance the quality of their workforce.

  • Through its online learning community, Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology has trained more than 30,000 aviation professionals in more than 145 countries.

  • Many Northrop Rice Aviation Institute of Technology students receive some form of financial aid.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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