Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nevada
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nevada
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FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Ranked in This State
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Methodology 2.1
Top Score in the State
46.7
AIM Las Vegas
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$94,890
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
2,570
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Las Vegas's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 1.89, well above the national concentration for the occupation, and Nevada's aircraft mechanic pay ranks 6th among 50 states even though the state runs no IPEDS-tracked degree program.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas is Nevada's only FAA Part 147 school, teaching a certificate program in just under two years for full-time students, with day, evening, and weekend classes available.
Aircraft mechanics in Nevada earn a median of $94,890 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 6th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 15.2% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, adding 350 positions, with about 220 openings expected each year.
Nevada Ranking
Top-Ranked Aircraft Mechanic Schools in Nevada
The ranked school in Nevada, with the facts behind its score. Each card shows the school's verified facts and the points it earned on each factor. Scores are national, out of 100, so a school scores the same here as on the national ranking.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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#1
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada #91 nationally
46.7 of 100
This program fits Nevada students who need the state's only Part 147 school, near Harry Reid International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base, on a 21-month certificate track.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Certificate
- Length
- 21 months for full-time students
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day, evening, and weekend classes available
- Starts
- September class start referenced in enrollment promotion
By Metro Area
Aviation Maintenance School Rankings by Nevada Metro Area
Each metro ranking scores every school within commuting range and adds the local airports, employers, and BLS pay for aircraft mechanics.
| Metro Ranking | Schools Within 100 mi | Top-Ranked School | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Las Vegas | 1 | Victor Valley College | $91,940 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nevada
BLS reports a median annual wage of $94,890 ($45.62 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Nevada, where 2,570 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 6th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 2,310 in 2024 to 2,660 in 2034 (+15.2%), with about 220 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Nevada
See the full Nevada aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
High Pay and High Concentration, All in One Nevada City
Nevada's only FAA Part 147 school, its highest aircraft mechanic pay, and its strongest concentration of the occupation, a location quotient of 1.89, all sit in the same place: Las Vegas.
That leaves the rest of Nevada without an in-state training option, even as the state runs no IPEDS-tracked aviation maintenance degree program at all. Everything routes through one certificate program in one city.
Day, Evening, or Weekend Classes in Las Vegas
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas offers day, evening, and weekend class schedules for its certificate program, giving working adults in the area more flexibility than a single fixed daytime schedule would.
Methodology
How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nevada
Every open FAA-approved college-level school gets one national score out of 100: Outcomes 30 (IPEDS graduation rate), Cost 25 (comparable whole-program price), Program Depth 20, Access 15, and Scale 10 (IPEDS awards a year). This page orders the schools in Nevada by that score, so the ranks here match the national list of 204 ranked schools.
The full rules, including how a missing figure is scored at the peer median, are on our ranking methodology page.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Nevada
The FAA issues the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, under federal rules in 14 CFR Part 65, so the path is the same in every state. You qualify by graduating from an FAA-approved school or by documenting at least 30 months of hands-on work for both ratings, then passing three FAA knowledge tests and an oral and practical exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many FAA Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Schools Are in Nevada?
Does Nevada Offer Evening or Weekend Classes for Aircraft Maintenance?
How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Nevada Compare to the National Median?
Is the Aircraft Mechanic Certificate a State or Federal License?
How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Nevada?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- eCFR 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D (Mechanics)
- FAA - Become an Aviation Mechanic
- FAA - Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
All sources retrieved .
How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.