Aviation maintenance schools in Long Beach, CA
5 schools within 30 miles of Long Beach, CA offer aviation maintenance programs, and the closest is Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, 17 miles away. Aircraft mechanics in California earn a median $86,100 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 17 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in CA
- $86,100
5 aviation maintenance schools within 30 mi of Long Beach, CA
School results
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · 17 mi · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology - Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Aviation maintenance
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
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
What are the closest aviation maintenance schools to Long Beach?
The closest are Orange Coast College (Costa Mesa, 17 mi), Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology - Los Angeles (Inglewood, 17 mi), and East Los Angeles College (Monterey Park, 18 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach aviation maintenance.
How much do aviation maintenance programs near Long Beach cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,490 to $33,320. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do aircraft mechanics make near Long Beach?
Across California, the median pay is $86,100 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a aviation maintenance school in Long Beach?
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.
Aviation maintenance schools in nearby cities
- Costa Mesa (17 mi)
- Los Angeles (22 mi)
- Anaheim (24 mi)
- Pasadena (26 mi)
- Glendora (31 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (42 mi)
- Riverside (46 mi)
- San Bernardino (56 mi)