Austin at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Austin
3
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
63.9
Hallmark University
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Austin Metro
560
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$84,440
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.48
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12420).
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a large-hub airport by FAA classification, handling 10,678,073 enplanements in 2024 and landing 728,686,720 pounds of cargo the same year. Two fixed-base operators, Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation, run hangar and maintenance facilities there for business aircraft. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $84,440 a year, above the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.
Training means a longer drive from Austin than in most metros. St. Philip's College in San Antonio is 79.4 miles away, with stackable airframe and powerplant certificates. Hallmark University, also in San Antonio, is 80.2 miles out with an accelerated path to an associate degree. Texas State Technical College's Waco campus, 100 miles away, adds an airframe and powerplant option with a job-placement guarantee.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Austin
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Austin, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Austin
Best Outcomes Near Austin
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 63.9 out of 100.
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 3 ranked schools that report one: 66%.
Austin Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Austin
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Austin, 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 Austin.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Austin
- Best Outcomes Near Austin
#1
Hallmark University
San Antonio, Texas 80 miles from Austin #16 nationally
63.9 of 100
This program fits someone who wants an accelerated, in-person path to a combined Airframe and Powerplant AAS, built around shorter terms rather than traditional semesters.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- AAS
- Length
- 16 months
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#2
Texas State Technical College Waco
Waco, Texas 100 miles from Austin #50 nationally
53.6 of 100
Students choose among airframe, powerplant, or avionics maintenance credentials here, plus multiple airframe pathway options, at one of three Texas State Technical College campuses.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate Degree, Certificate
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#3
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, Texas 79 miles from Austin #134 nationally
41.5 of 100
This program fits San Antonio students who want stackable Level One and Level Two certificates leading toward an A.A.S. in Aircraft Technician work, with tuition-free options through a workforce partnership.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- A.A.S. (also offers Level 1 and Level 2 certificates)
- GI Bill
- Approved
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hallmark University | 63.9 | 28.2 | † | 14 | 0 | 9.2 |
| 2 | TSTC Waco | 53.6 | 21.7 | † | 6 | 5 | 8.4 |
| 3 | St. Philip's College | 41.5 | 3.2 | † | 14 | 5 | 6.8 |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Texas ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Austin
Aircraft mechanics in the Austin metro area earn a median of $84,440 a year ($40.60 an hour), the same as the Texas median.
Austin Pay vs. Texas and U.S. Medians
The Austin median is $4,570 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Avionics Technician Pay in Austin
BLS counts 60 avionics technicians in the Austin metro area, with a median of $78,680 a year.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Texas aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Austin
BLS counts 560 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Austin metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.48.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Business Aviation
Signature Flight Support - Austin-Bergstrom
FBO with hangar and maintenance facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Signature Flight Support is one of three fixed base operators at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport providing hangar and maintenance facilities for business aircraft.
Source: General Aviation and Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (flyaustin.com)
Business Aviation
Atlantic Aviation - Austin-Bergstrom
FBO with hangar and maintenance facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Atlantic Aviation is one of three fixed base operators at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport providing hangar and maintenance facilities for business aircraft.
Source: Atlantic Aviation - Austin-Bergstrom on flyaustin.com (flyaustin.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) recorded 10,678,073 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Bergstrom International | AUS | Large hub | 10,678,073 | 728,686,720 |
Local Context
A Big Airport Without a Local School Close By
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport moves enough passengers and freight to rank as a large hub, but the nearest Part 147 school is still a drive away. St. Philip's College and Hallmark University, both in San Antonio, sit 79.4 and 80.2 miles from Austin. For most people in the metro, that means training happens somewhere else, even though the maintenance work happens right here.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Austin: 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
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Signature Flight Support - Austin-Bergstrom: General Aviation and Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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