Program Overview
This program fits students near Naples who want hands-on airframe training in a working hangar, with a path toward full Airframe and Powerplant certification through further coursework.
Lorenzo Walker Technical College's Aviation Airframe Mechanics program combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice in a hangar setting at Naples Airport. Students train on airframe systems including landing gear, hydraulics, flight controls and environmental systems. The program covers the Airframe rating only, and the school notes a progression pathway toward Powerplant certification for students who want the full Airframe and Powerplant license.
This is a single-rating program in the Fort Myers-Cape Coral metro, where aviation mechanics earn a median wage of $65,870 a year, below the $79,870 national median for the occupation. Florida lists 19 Part 147 schools, and the nearest other certificated program sits 64.3 miles away, worth weighing against this airframe-only scope.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Airframe Mechanics |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe |
| Program Length | 1,350 hours |
| Start Dates | February 22, 2027 (subject to change) |
| FAA Certificate Number | WT5T076K |
| Address | 3702 Estey Avenue, Naples, FL 34104 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page lwtc.collierschools.com
- Official Lorenzo Walker Technical College website lwtc.collierschools.com
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice in a hangar setting at Naples Airport
- Trains on airframe systems including landing gear, hydraulics, flight controls, and environmental systems
- Progression pathway to Powerplant certification for full A&P License noted on the page
As stated on lwtc.collierschools.com
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Naples
Lorenzo Walker Technical College is at 3702 Estey Avenue, Naples, FL 34104. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Florida. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Fort Myers-Cape Coral.
Median Pay, Fort Myers-Cape Coral Metro
$65,870
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 Lorenzo Walker Technical College, by straight-line distance.
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL · 64 mi from Naples
Universal Technical Institute Miramar
Miramar, FL · 89 mi from Naples
Broward College
Pembroke Pines, FL · 95 mi from Naples
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
Miami, FL · 97 mi from Naples
Central Florida Aerospace Academy
Lakeland, FL · 128 mi from Naples
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lorenzo Walker Technical College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
Does the Program Cover Both Airframe and Powerplant?
Where Does Training Happen?
How Does Local Pay Compare to the National Median?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Lorenzo Walker Technical College
- Aviation Airframe Mechanics program page
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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