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Arizona Automotive Institute offers trade and skill-based career training programs to prepare you for a career in growing industries. At AAI, our goal is to help prepare our students for the work they may be doing once they graduate. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from our industry-experienced instructors in the classroom and in a lab setting, and our small class sizes and affordable trade programs are a great way to start you on the path towards your career.
Automotive Service Technician
Most people have a vehicle, which means that vehicle maintenance technicians will be a job in demand. Learn how to assess, diagnose and repair commonly seen maintenance issues on both domestic and foreign vehicles.
Job Search Could Include**
- Auto Service Technician
- Express Lube Tech
- Fleet Mechanic
- General Service Technician
- Tire and Lube Tech
Program Length
- 71.5 Credit Diploma Program
- 13 Months
CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer
Practice defensive driving techniques, accident prevention, proper ways to handle cargo and more. Become familiar with tractor trailer size and weight laws in our program as you prepare for your new Skilled Trades career in commercial truck driving.*
Job Search Could Include**
- CDL Driver
- Class A Driver
- Dump Truck Driver
- Truck Driver
Program Length
- 160 Clocked Hours Certificate Program
- 1-2 Months
*AAI does not guarantee third-party licensure. Licensure requirements for taking and passing licensure examinations are not controlled by AAI but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AAI. Therefore, AAI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take license examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment. Graduates of the CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program must obtain a Commercial Drivers License to be employed in the field.
Combination Welding
Welding skills are essential in industries ranging from construction to manufacturing, meaning skilled welders will be in demand. Learn how to work with different metals, learn various welding techniques, and create strong, precise welds that meet industry standards.
Job Search Could Include**
- Burn Table Operator
- Combo Pipe Welder
- Iron Worker/Welder
- Welder
- Auto and Motorcycle Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Worker
Program Length
- 56.5 Credit Diploma Program
- 10 Months
Diesel/Heavy Truck Technician
Large scale vehicles like semi trucks or city buses require a more specialized version of maintenance than your average commuter vehicle. This program teaches you the in’s and out’s of working with large equipment and vehicles.
Job Search Could Include**
- Diesel Mechanic
- Diesel Technician
- Forklift Technician
- Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Oil and Lube Technician
Program Length
- 60 Credit Diploma Program
- 10 Months
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems are essential for comfort and safety in homes and businesses. Skilled HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair these systems year-round. Learn how to diagnose issues, perform repairs, and keep environments running efficiently.
Job Search Could Include**
- Air Conditioning Tech
- Facilities Technician
- HVAC Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Service Technician
Program Length
- 50 Credit Diploma Program
- 10 Months
Electrical
All residential and commercial buildings have electricity that needs to be serviced and maintained. A career in Electrical means you get to help people by ensuring the places they visit are serviced.
Job Search Could Include**
- Electrical Technician
- Facility Support Technician
- Installer Electrical
- Maintenance Engineer
- Repair Technician
Program Length
- 50 Credit Diploma Program
- 10 Months
Construction and Trades Management
Construction projects require skilled professionals to help keep work organized, on schedule, and moving safely from start to finish. This program focuses on coordinating people, materials, and processes on residential and commercial job sites, helping projects run more smoothly and efficiently.
Program Length
- 92 Credit Associate Degree
- 18 Months
**The job titles presented herein are not indicative of specific positions that graduates will secure; rather, they serve as representations of the types of employment opportunities that may be available to them. Furthermore, AAI does not provide any guarantees regarding employment outcomes or salary levels associated with these roles.
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Graduates of the CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer Program must obtain a Commercial Driver License to be employed in the field.
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