Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oklahoma
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oklahoma
7
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Ranked in This State
7
Methodology 2.1
Top Score in the State
62.2
Metro Tech
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$74,390
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
8,550
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Oklahoma City's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 5.49, one of the strongest concentrations of the occupation in this data, even though Oklahoma's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at just 0.7% through 2034, below the national rate of 4%.
Southwest Technology Center in Altus runs an 18-month program for full-time adults, and Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno offers a similar full-time track. Metro Technology Centers in Oklahoma City accepts GI Bill benefits for its Airframe, Powerplant, and General ratings, and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Tulsa Campus offers a diploma or Associate of Applied Science, rounding out Oklahoma's 7 schools.
Aircraft mechanics in Oklahoma earn a median of $74,390 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 36th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at just 0.7% through 2034, with about 630 openings expected each year in the field.
Top Picks
Top Picks in Oklahoma
Among the aviation maintenance schools in Oklahoma, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties and one-school lists produce none.
Top Pick in Oklahoma
Highest overall score of the 7 ranked schools, 62.2 out of 100.
Most Affordable in Oklahoma
Lowest comparable program cost of the 4 ranked schools with one: $2,688, published by the school.
Oklahoma Ranking
Top-Ranked Aircraft Mechanic Schools in Oklahoma
The 7 ranked aviation maintenance schools in Oklahoma, best score first. 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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- Top Pick in Oklahoma
#1
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma #21 nationally
62.2 of 100
This program fits students in the Oklahoma City area who want in-state tuition access to combined Airframe, Powerplant and General ratings, plus an avionics certification and GI Bill eligibility.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe (AMA), Powerplant (AMP), and General (AMG) ratings; also Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) and OSHA 10 certifications
- Length
- 1,920 clock hours (Aerospace General, Airframe I, Powerplant I at 640 hours each)
- Cost
- $6,240, total program, in-state tuition
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; evening: Monday-Thursday 3:30 PM-10:00 PM
- Avionics
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification
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- Most Affordable in Oklahoma
#2
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma #33 nationally
58.3 of 100
This program fits high school and adult students looking for an entry point into aviation maintenance, with tuition-free access for high schoolers and follow-on airframe and powerplant programs at the same campus.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET); Aviation Maintenance Technician-General (AMG)
- Length
- 6 months (Adult Day), 9 months (Adult Evening), 2 school years (High School)
- Cost
- $2,688, total program (adult tuition)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day (Mon-Fri 7:20am-2:30pm) or evening (Mon-Thu 5:20pm-10:20pm)
- Starts
- August, September, October, February, March, April (day); August, January (evening)
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#3
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Tulsa Campus
Tulsa, Oklahoma #51 nationally
53.5 of 100
This program fits students who want a choice between a diploma and a longer associate degree, both covering the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, with a hybrid instruction option, at Spartan's Tulsa, Oklahoma campus.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Diploma; Associate of Applied Science
- Length
- 20 months (diploma) or 23 months (Associate of Applied Science)
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#4
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, Oklahoma #73 nationally
49.7 of 100
This program fits someone in the Oklahoma City area who wants full-time aircraft mechanic training in about 20 months, with an option to add an associate degree through a partner college.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate preparation
- Length
- 1,920 clock hours, approximately 20 months
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Starts
- August 2026
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#5
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, Oklahoma #87 nationally
47.1 of 100
This program fits an adult student in Oklahoma who wants a full-time, 18-month path to both Airframe and Powerplant certification with FAA testing available on campus.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Length
- 18-month course, 63 weeks, 1,920 clock hours
- Cost
- $5,682, total program tuition, in-district (out-of-district is double)
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#6
Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman, Oklahoma #108 nationally
44.7 of 100
This program fits adult students in the Oklahoma City area who want a two-year, Part 147 path to FAA Airframe and Powerplant preparation through separate general-airframe and general-powerplant pathways, with VA education benefits currently pending approval.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) preparation, via General-Airframe and General-Powerplant pathways
- Length
- two years; 1,309 class hours per pathway (General-Airframe / General-Powerplant)
- Starts
- August 2026 (applications open April 1, 2026)
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#7
Southwest Technology Center
Altus, Oklahoma #155 nationally
39.7 of 100
This program fits adult students who want both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings in 18 months on a full-time schedule, or high school students taking a longer, part-day track, in Altus, Oklahoma.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
- Length
- 18 months (full-time adults, 6 hours a day, 5 days a week)
- Cost
- $2.50, per class hour, in-district
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metro Tech | 62.2 | † | 19 | 14 | 10 | † |
| 2 | Tulsa Tech | 58.3 | † | 24.1 | 0 | 15 | † |
| 3 | Spartan Tulsa | 53.5 | 24.5 | 2.4 | 14 | 5 | 7.6 |
| 4 | CV Tech | 49.7 | † | † | 8 | 10 | † |
| 5 | Gordon Cooper Technology Center | 47.1 | † | 19.9 | 8 | 0 | † |
| 6 | Moore Norman Technology Center | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
| 7 | Southwest Technology Center | 39.7 | † | † | 8 | 0 | † |
By Metro Area
Aviation Maintenance School Rankings by Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City | 4 | Metro Tech | $68,140 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Tulsa | 3 | Tulsa Tech |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma
BLS reports a median annual wage of $74,390 ($35.77 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Oklahoma, where 8,550 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 36th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 8,150 in 2024 to 8,210 in 2034 (+0.7%), with about 630 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Oklahoma
See the full Oklahoma aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Oklahoma City's Aviation Workforce Runs Far Above Average
Oklahoma City's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 5.49, meaning the metro employs the occupation at more than five times the national rate, in a metro of 1,497,821 people.
Metro Technology Centers trains directly inside that concentrated market and accepts GI Bill benefits for its Airframe, Powerplant, and General ratings. Tulsa, with 1,059,803 people, hosts Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and Tulsa Technology Center instead, its own separate cluster.
Fast and Slow Tracks at Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa Technology Center offers a six-month adult day track, a nine-month evening track, or a two-year high school program, all leading toward the same Aviation Maintenance Technician-General credential. Students can pick the pace that fits their schedule rather than one fixed timeline.
Methodology
How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma?
Which Oklahoma School Accepts GI Bill Benefits?
How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Oklahoma Compare to the National Median?
What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Oklahoma?
How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Oklahoma?
How Much Does Aviation Maintenance School Cost in Oklahoma?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- IPEDS via Hapi, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 (all levels) + 49.0104 (bachelor's/master's)
- 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.