Daytona Beach at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Daytona Beach
8
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
44.7
A&P Mechanic Institute
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Daytona Beach Metro
130
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$61,980
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.69
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19660).
Daytona Beach International Airport is a nonhub field that handled 337,763 passengers in 2024, and the metro's aviation maintenance job market is smaller and lower-paid than the national picture. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $61,980, well below the $79,870 U.S. median.
Training options run from nearby to a longer drive. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Orlando is 17.2 miles away in Casselberry, Epic Flight Academy is 19.3 miles out in New Smyrna Beach, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach campus is 22.2 miles from downtown.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Daytona Beach
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Daytona Beach, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Daytona Beach
Highest overall score of the 7 ranked schools, 44.7 out of 100.
Most Affordable Near Daytona Beach
Lowest comparable program cost of the 3 ranked schools with one: $19,000, published by the school.
Daytona Beach Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Daytona Beach
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Daytona Beach, ordered by score. High school programs within 100 miles follow the ranking. Scores are national, out of 100, and the table after the cards shows the points behind them.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Daytona Beach.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Daytona Beach
#1
A&P Mechanic Institute
Lakeland, Florida 79 miles from Daytona Beach #105 nationally
44.7 of 100
This program suits students who want a single private campus offering combined airframe and powerplant ratings on a 15-month day or night schedule in Lakeland, Florida.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification
- Length
- 15 months
- Schedule
- day and night classes
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- Most Affordable Near Daytona Beach
#2
Eastern Florida State College
Titusville, Florida 30 miles from Daytona Beach #115 nationally
43.2 of 100
This program fits Florida residents who want a two-year combined airframe and powerplant certificate path at Melbourne International Airport, with GI Bill eligibility for veterans.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Career and Technical Certificate (two certificates, combined A&P)
- Length
- two years (2,250 total clock hours for both certificates)
- Cost
- $19,000, total program, Florida residents, both certificates combined
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Starts
- Spring 2026 (January Start); Fall 2026 (August Start)
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#3
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Orlando
Casselberry, Florida 17 miles from Daytona Beach #130 nationally
41.7 of 100
This certificate program fits someone in the Orlando area who wants hands-on day or evening training in a dedicated hangar rather than a two-year degree.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Certificate
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day and evening
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#4
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida 100 miles from Daytona Beach #147 nationally
39.7 of 100
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.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Technical Certificate
- Length
- 12 credits
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#5
Epic Flight Academy
New Smyrna Beach, Florida 19 miles from Daytona Beach #162 nationally
38.4 of 100
This program fits students who want a fast, hands-on path to an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate in 15 months, with GI Bill funding available at its Florida campus.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Length
- 15 months
- Cost
- $36,995, total program
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Starts
- September 28, 2026 (Erlanger, KY)
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#6
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida 22 miles from Daytona Beach #165 nationally
37.7 of 100
This program fits students who want a four-year bachelor's degree that pairs aviation maintenance science with an optional avionics minor, at a Daytona Beach campus dedicated to aviation.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- BS in Aviation Maintenance Science
- Length
- 126 credits
- Avionics
- Avionics Line Maintenance minor
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#7
US Aviation Academy Kissimmee
Kissimmee, Florida 44 miles from Daytona Beach #201 nationally
29.1 of 100
This fits students who want a fast 16-month aircraft mechanic program with tools provided at a newly opened Florida campus near Orlando.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification
- Length
- 16-month program
- Cost
- $36,000, total program
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A&P Mechanic Institute | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
| 2 | Eastern Florida State College | 43.2 | † | 6 | 8 | 10 | † |
| 3 | AIM Orlando | 41.7 | † | † | 0 | 10 | † |
| 4 | FSCJ | 39.7 | † | † | 8 | 0 | † |
| 5 | Epic Flight Academy | 38.4 | † | 1.2 | 8 | 10 | † |
| 6 | Embry-Riddle | 37.7 | † | † | 6 | 0 | † |
| 7 | USAA Kissimmee | 29.1 | † | 1.9 | 8 | 0 | † |
High School Pathways
High School Aviation Maintenance Programs Near Daytona Beach
This FAA-approved program is run by a high school or career center, so it is listed apart from the college ranking, nearest first.
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Florida ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Daytona Beach
Aircraft mechanics in the Daytona Beach metro area earn a median of $61,980 a year ($29.80 an hour), $14,960 below the Florida median of $76,940.
Daytona Beach Pay vs. Florida and U.S. Medians
The Daytona Beach median is $17,890 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Florida aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Daytona Beach
BLS counts 130 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Daytona Beach metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.69.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Daytona Aircraft Services
Repair station at Daytona Beach International Airport, 561 Pearl Harbor Drive, Suite 200, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Aircraft Services is a repair station based at Daytona Beach International Airport providing engine overhaul, avionics, airframe, structural and line maintenance for jets, turboprops, and piston aircraft from major manufacturers.
Source: Daytona Aircraft Services Inc, Daytona Beach, FL, USA | PureMRO (puremro.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Daytona Beach International (DAB) recorded 337,763 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach International | DAB | Nonhub | 337,763 |
Local Context
A Repair Station Serves Daytona Beach International
Daytona Aircraft Services runs a repair station at Daytona Beach International Airport, handling engine overhaul, avionics, airframe, structural, and line maintenance for jets, turboprops, and piston aircraft from major manufacturers. That work keeps a share of the metro's aviation maintenance jobs based directly at the airport.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Daytona Beach: Common Questions
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Sources for School and Pay Data
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Daytona Aircraft Services: Daytona Aircraft Services Inc, Daytona Beach, FL, USA | PureMRO
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