Aviation maintenance schools in Florida
Looking for aviation maintenance schools in Florida? There are 16, including 12 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 3 private career schools. Aircraft mechanics in Florida earn a median $76,940 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 16
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in FL
- $76,940
- Cities with schools
- 3
16 aviation maintenance schools
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Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando
Casselberry, FL · Private
- Aviation maintenance
- HVAC technician
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology
Fort Pierce, FL · Private
- Aviation maintenance
- Pilot training
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +14
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +9
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL · Private
- Aviation maintenance
- Pilot training
George Stone Technical College
Pensacola, FL · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Tom P. Haney Technical College
Panama City, FL · Public
- Aviation maintenance
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Aviation maintenance schools by city
- Miami (3 within 30 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale (4 within 30 mi)
- Miramar (4 within 30 mi)
What aircraft mechanics earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Aircraft mechanic salary in FloridaHow to become an aircraft mechanic
- Median pay
- $76,940
- $36.99 an hour
- Typical range
- $45,500–$130,190
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 14,850
- 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 Florida?
We list 16 schools in Florida with aviation maintenance programs: 12 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Miami, Fort Pierce, Coconut Creek, Casselberry, and Fort Lauderdale.
Are there community college aviation maintenance programs in Florida?
Yes. 12 public colleges in Florida 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 Florida?
Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,571 to $43,941. 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 Florida?
The median pay for aircraft mechanics in Florida is $76,940 a year, and most earn between $45,500 and $130,190, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a aviation maintenance school in Florida?
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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