Aviation maintenance schools in California
Looking for aviation maintenance schools in California? There are 23, including 18 public colleges and 5 private career schools. Aircraft mechanics in California earn a median $86,100 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 23
- Public colleges
- 18
- Median pay in CA
- $86,100
- Cities with schools
- 20
23 aviation maintenance schools
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Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont
Fremont, CA · Private
- Aviation maintenance
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +2
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +10
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +5
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Fresno, CA · Private
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology - Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA · Private
- Aviation maintenance
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
Aviation maintenance schools by city
- Los Angeles (3 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (5 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (3 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (5 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (4 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (3 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (4 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (5 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (4 within 30 mi)
- Concord (3 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (3 within 30 mi)
- Berkeley (3 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (3 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (4 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (4 within 30 mi)
- San Ramon (3 within 30 mi)
- Novato (3 within 30 mi)
- Glendora (4 within 30 mi)
- Sanger (3 within 30 mi)
What aircraft mechanics earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Aircraft mechanic salary in CaliforniaHow to become an aircraft mechanic
- Median pay
- $86,100
- $41.40 an hour
- Typical range
- $53,860–$116,690
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 12,590
- 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 in California?
We list 23 schools in California with aviation maintenance programs: 18 public colleges and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in San Francisco, Visalia, Inglewood, Lancaster, and Fremont.
Are there community college aviation maintenance programs in California?
Yes. 18 public colleges in California offer aviation maintenance. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does aviation maintenance school cost in California?
Among the 23 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $36,126. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do aircraft mechanics make in California?
The median pay for aircraft mechanics in California is $86,100 a year, and most earn between $53,860 and $116,690, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a aviation maintenance school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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