Aviation maintenance schools
174 schools across 46 states teach aviation maintenance. Aircraft mechanics in the U.S. earn a median $79,870 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 174
- States
- 46
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $79,870
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5.4%
24 aviation maintenance schools nationwide
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Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology
Fort Pierce, FL · Private
- Aviation maintenance
- Pilot training
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +34
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +6
Delaware Technical Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +21
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) - Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown, MD · Private
- Aviation maintenance
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Aviation maintenance schools by state
- California (23)
- Florida (16)
- Texas (10)
- Georgia (9)
- Oklahoma (8)
- Washington (7)
- North Carolina (6)
- Illinois (5)
- Tennessee (5)
- Arizona (4)
- Arkansas (4)
- Louisiana (4)
- Michigan (4)
- New York (4)
- Ohio (4)
- Virginia (4)
- Alabama (3)
- Indiana (3)
- Iowa (3)
- Kentucky (3)
- Massachusetts (3)
- Minnesota (3)
- Pennsylvania (3)
- Puerto Rico (3)
- Alaska (2)
- Colorado (2)
- Delaware (2)
- Kansas (2)
- Mississippi (2)
- Missouri (2)
- New Mexico (2)
- Oregon (2)
- South Carolina (2)
- Utah (2)
- Wisconsin (2)
- Hawaii (1)
- Idaho (1)
- Maryland (1)
- Montana (1)
- Nebraska (1)
- Nevada (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- New Jersey (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Vermont (1)
- West Virginia (1)
Aviation maintenance schools in major cities
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Atlanta, GA
- Miami, FL
- Long Beach, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Anaheim, CA
- Riverside, CA
- Tacoma, WA
- Fremont, CA
- San Bernardino, CA
- Yonkers, NY
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Miramar, FL
- Pasadena, CA
- Norman, OK
- Concord, CA
- Vallejo, CA
- Berkeley, CA
- Lowell, MA
- Everett, WA
What aircraft mechanics earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $79,870
- $38.40 an hour
- Typical range
- $48,780–$128,890
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 138,090
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5.4%
- 11,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many aviation maintenance schools are there?
We list 174 schools with aviation maintenance programs in 46 states. California has the most, with 23. Together they reported 11,658 aviation maintenance graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do aircraft mechanics make?
The national median pay is $79,870 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 5.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find aviation maintenance schools near me?
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