AAI Career Technical Training Programs
Arizona Automotive Institute offers many trade 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.
Towards a New Career!
Automotive Service Technician
Most people have a vehicle, which means that vehicle maintenance technicians will always be a job in demand. Learn how to assess, diagnose and repair commonly seen maintenance issues on both domestic and foreign vehicles.
60 Credit Diploma Program
13 Months
Job Search Would Include
Maintenance Shops
Dealerships
Automotive Parts Stores
Retail Maintenance
Tire Shops
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.*
160 Clocked Hours Certificate Program
4 Weeks
Job Search Would Include
Tractor-Trailer Drivers
Long Haul Drivers
Combination Welding
Welding is a versatile and widely used skill. From custom builds on vehicles to building construction and even art, completion of our combination welding program will set you up for success in an industry of many different opportunities.
56.5 Credit Diploma Program
10 Months
Job Search Would Include
Building Construction
Manufacturing
Shipbuilding
Gas & Oil Field Services
Auto and Motorcycle Fabrication
Vehicle Repair
Construction & Trades Management
If you enjoy planning, working with people, mathematics, and seeing projects through, the Construction & Trades Management program at Arizona Automotive Institute is waiting for you. This program integrates the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)’s Project Management and Project Supervision curriculum and topics.
Associate of Applied Science
18 Months
Job Search Would Include
Project Management
Crew Supervision
Subcontractor Negotiation
Examining Work Breakdown Structures
Diesel/Heavy Truck
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.
50 Credit Diploma Program
13 Months
Job Search Would Include
Maintenance & Repair
Dealerships
Mass Transit
Power Generating Plants
Leasing Companies
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration
Almost all buildings have heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems in place. A career in HVAC and Basic Refrigeration means you get to help people by ensuring the places they visit are comfortable.
50 Credit Diploma Program
10 Months
Job Search Would Include
Commercial Properties
Retailers
Vehicle Repair Shops
Hospitals
Entrepreneurship
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.
50 Credit Diploma Program
10 Months
Job Search Would Include
Commercial Properties
Residential
HVAC
Hospitals
Fire Alarm
Program accredited
by the National Center for
Construction Education and Research.
Program accredited
by the National Center for
Construction Education and Research.