Oklahoma City at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Oklahoma City
4
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
62.2
Metro Tech
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Oklahoma City Metro
3,310
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$68,140
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
5.49
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36420).
Tinker Air Force Base anchors Oklahoma City's maintenance economy so heavily that the metro's aircraft mechanic location quotient hits 5.49, more than five times the national concentration for the job. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker runs depot maintenance and engine overhaul, and a base expansion now underway is expected to add new positions. Mechanics here earn a median $68,140.
Four Oklahoma schools sit within easy reach. Metro Technology Centers, 7.1 miles from downtown, teaches at a campus on OKC Will Rogers International Airport property. Moore Norman Technology Center is 13.7 miles away, Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno is 21 miles, and Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee is 33.6 miles.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Oklahoma City
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Oklahoma City, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Oklahoma City
Highest overall score of the 4 ranked schools, 62.2 out of 100.
Most Affordable Near Oklahoma City
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Lowest comparable program cost of the 2 ranked schools with one: $5,682, published by the school.
Oklahoma City Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Oklahoma City
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Oklahoma City, ordered by score. 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 Oklahoma City.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Oklahoma City
#1
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 7 miles from Oklahoma City #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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#2
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, Oklahoma 21 miles from Oklahoma City #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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- Most Affordable Near Oklahoma City
#3
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, Oklahoma 34 miles from Oklahoma City #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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#4
Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman, Oklahoma 14 miles from Oklahoma City #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)
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metro Tech | 62.2 | † | 19 | 14 | 10 | † |
| 2 | CV Tech | 49.7 | † | † | 8 | 10 | † |
| 3 | Gordon Cooper Technology Center | 47.1 | † | 19.9 | 8 | 0 | † |
| 4 | Moore Norman Technology Center | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Oklahoma ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma City
Aircraft mechanics in the Oklahoma City metro area earn a median of $68,140 a year ($32.76 an hour), $6,250 below the Oklahoma median of $74,390.
Oklahoma City Pay vs. Oklahoma and U.S. Medians
The Oklahoma City median is $11,730 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Avionics Technician Pay in Oklahoma City
BLS counts 310 avionics technicians in the Oklahoma City metro area, with a median of $68,140 a year.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Oklahoma aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Oklahoma City
BLS counts 3,310 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Oklahoma City metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 5.49.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Military Depot
Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (Tinker Air Force Base)
Depot maintenance complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base performs depot maintenance and engine overhaul on Air Force aircraft and engines, and is the largest single-site employer in Oklahoma.
A team of over 9,000 military and civilian professionals
Source: Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex - Tinker Air Force Base (Wikipedia)
Military Depot
Tinker Air Force Base Depot Expansion
New maintenance facilities under construction at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City
Tinker AFB is adding maintenance facilities intended to expand its aircraft depot maintenance capacity and bring more than 1,000 new positions.
More than 1,000 new positions
Source: Tinker expansion to bring more than 1,000 jobs to OKC (greateroklahomacity.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Okc Will Rogers International (OKC) recorded 2,243,575 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 | All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okc Will Rogers International | OKC | Small hub | 2,243,575 | 261,695,434 |
Local Context
Tinker Air Force Base's Depot Maintenance Complex
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base performs depot maintenance and engine overhaul on Air Force aircraft and engines, and it stands as the largest single-site employer in Oklahoma.
The base is also growing. New maintenance facilities under construction at Tinker are expected to expand its depot capacity and bring new positions to the metro, adding to a maintenance workforce that already dominates Oklahoma City's aviation job market and drives its location quotient of 5.49.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Oklahoma City: 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)
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Avionics Technicians (49-2091)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (Tinker Air Force Base): Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex - Tinker Air Force Base
- Tinker Air Force Base Depot Expansion: Tinker expansion to bring more than 1,000 jobs to OKC
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