About
Arizona Automotive Institute is a Glendale, Arizona trade school offering hands-on training in automotive and diesel technology, HVAC and welding.
About Arizona Automotive Institute
Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI) is a private technical school in Glendale, Arizona, in the Phoenix metro area. Founded in 1968, AAI focuses on hands-on training for careers in transportation and the skilled trades.
Students train in shop environments on the same kinds of equipment they will use on the job. Program areas include automotive and diesel technology, HVAC and refrigeration, and welding, with diploma programs that can typically be completed in about a year.
Programs and Degrees at Arizona Automotive Institute
These are some of the subject areas AAI is known for. Each link lets you compare similar programs at other accredited schools:
- Automotive technology: compare automotive technology programs
- Diesel technology: compare diesel and engine mechanics programs
- HVAC/R: compare HVAC programs
- Welding: compare welding programs
- Skilled trades: compare skilled trades programs
Hands-On Training and Career Support
AAI is a campus-based school because its programs depend on lab and shop time. Day and evening schedules help working students fit training into their week, and career services staff help graduates connect with local employers in the Phoenix area.
Admissions and Getting Started at AAI
Career schools like AAI usually have straightforward admissions. Most programs require a high school diploma or GED, an interview with an admissions representative and, for some health programs, a background check or entrance assessment. If you don't have a diploma yet, our guide to high school diploma requirements explains your options, and you can also browse schools with open admissions.
Paying for AAI
If AAI participates in federal student aid programs, eligible students may qualify for Pell Grants and federal student loans by filing the FAFSA. Start with our financial aid guides and scholarship resources, and check whether your employer offers tuition reimbursement. Always confirm current tuition and fees directly with the school, since prices change each year.
Frequently Asked Questions About AAI
How do I request information from AAI?
Use the request information form on this page, or search accredited programs to compare AAI with similar schools before you reach out to admissions.
Is AAI Right for You?
Before you apply, it helps to see how AAI stacks up against other accredited schools. Use the Learn.org degree finder to filter programs by degree level, subject and online availability, then request information from the schools that fit your goals, or browse the best online colleges in Arizona.
