Program Overview
This program fits students who want a short technical certificate covering FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant exams, with a clear path into a longer aviation maintenance management degree.
Florida State College at Jacksonville's Aviation Mechanic Technical Certificate prepares students for the FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant mechanic certificate exams at the college's Cecil Center campus. The certificate articulates directly into the school's Aviation Maintenance Management Associate in Science degree for students who want to continue. FSCJ also holds monthly information sessions at Cecil Center for prospective students.
This is a short technical certificate rather than a multi-year degree. The nearest other Part 147 school sits 87.2 miles away. Metro Jacksonville employs about 1,440 aviation mechanics at a median wage of $67,200 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Mechanic (T.C.) |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Technical Certificate |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 12 credits |
| FAA Certificate Number | FHXT099K |
| Address | 13510 Aerospace Way, Jacksonville, FL 32221 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page fscj.edu
- Official FSCJ website fscj.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Located at FSCJ's Cecil Center campus
- Prepares students for the FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant Mechanic certificate exams
- Articulates into the Aviation Maintenance Management A.S. degree
- Monthly information sessions held at Cecil Center
As stated on fscj.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Jacksonville
Florida State College at Jacksonville is at 13510 Aerospace Way, Jacksonville, FL 32221. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Florida. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Jacksonville.
Median Pay, Jacksonville Metro
$67,200
Median Pay, Florida
$76,940
Median Pay, United States
$79,870
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Florida aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Florida State College at Jacksonville, by straight-line distance.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL · 87 mi from Jacksonville
Epic Flight Academy
New Smyrna Beach, FL · 99 mi from Jacksonville
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Orlando
Casselberry, FL · 112 mi from Jacksonville
Eastern Florida State College
Titusville, FL · 127 mi from Jacksonville
US Aviation Academy Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL · 136 mi from Jacksonville
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Florida State College at Jacksonville
- Aviation Mechanic (T.C.) - Jacksonville
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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