McAllen at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near McAllen
1
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
55.7
TSTC Harlingen
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, McAllen Metro
80
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$47,840
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.31
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32580).
Three FAA-certificated repair stations operate at McAllen International Airport: McCreery Aviation Company, a Cessna, Cirrus, Pilatus, and Aviat Husky service center; GE Engine Services, an engine maintenance shop; and Amentum Services, a hangar-based operation. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $47,840 a year, well below the $79,870 U.S. median, with a location quotient of 0.31.
Training options are more limited here. Texas State Technical College Harlingen is 36.2 miles away, with day classes offered in hybrid and in-person formats and a money-back guarantee tied to job placement. Students can combine the airframe and powerplant tracks into one certification path.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near McAllen
Among the aviation maintenance schools near McAllen, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near McAllen
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 55.7 out of 100.
Best Outcomes Near McAllen
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 2 ranked schools that report one: 28%.
McAllen Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near McAllen
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of McAllen, ordered by score, plus the nearest ranked schools out to 219 miles so the list has at least 3. 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 McAllen.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near McAllen
#1
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas 36 miles from McAllen #41 nationally
55.7 of 100
Students get both airframe and powerplant ratings from one Texas State Technical College campus here, with flexible day, hybrid, and in-person scheduling.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate Degree; Certificate
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- Day class, hybrid and in-person formats
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- Best Outcomes Near McAllen
#2
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, Texas 219 miles from McAllen #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
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#3
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, Texas 118 miles from McAllen #203 nationally
23.0 of 100
Del Mar College fits students who want both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings for maximum employment options, at a location where the next certificated school is 105.8 miles away.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science; Level II Certificate
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSTC Harlingen | 55.7 | † | † | 14 | 10 | † |
| 2 | St. Philip's College | 41.5 | 3.2 | † | 14 | 5 | 6.8 |
| 3 | Del Mar College | 23.0 | 0 | † | 6 | 0 | 4.5 |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Texas ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in McAllen
Aircraft mechanics in the McAllen metro area earn a median of $47,840 a year ($23.00 an hour), $36,600 below the Texas median of $84,440.
McAllen Pay vs. Texas and U.S. Medians
The McAllen median is $32,030 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
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 McAllen
BLS counts 80 aircraft mechanic jobs in the McAllen metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.31.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
McCreery Aviation Company, Inc.
FAA repair station HLFR716E at 2400 South 10th Street, McAllen International Airport
McCreery Aviation is an FAA-certificated repair station at McAllen International Airport providing airframe maintenance as a Cessna, Cirrus, Pilatus and Aviat Husky service center.
Source: The Aviation DataBase: FAA Certified Repair Stations in Mcallen, TX (airresearch.com)
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
GE Engine Services, LLC
FAA repair station M9QR564N at 6200 South 42nd Street, McAllen
GE Engine Services holds an FAA repair station certificate for an engine maintenance shop located at McAllen International Airport.
Source: GE Engine Services, LLC on airresearch.com (airresearch.com)
Amentum Services, Inc.
FAA repair station 4DS4637B at 2601 Hangar Lane, Building #32C, McAllen International Airport
Amentum Services holds an FAA repair station certificate for an aircraft maintenance operation based in a hangar at McAllen International Airport.
Source: Amentum Services, Inc. on airresearch.com (airresearch.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
McAllen International (MFE) recorded 625,670 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen International | MFE | Small hub | 625,670 |
Local Context
Three Repair Stations Share One Airport
McAllen International Airport hosts three FAA-certificated repair stations. McCreery Aviation Company services Cessna, Cirrus, Pilatus, and Aviat Husky aircraft as an airframe specialist. GE Engine Services runs an engine maintenance shop, and Amentum Services operates out of a hangar on the field. That's three different kinds of maintenance work clustered at one airport, from light airframes to engines to broader aircraft support.
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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
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- McCreery Aviation Company, Inc.: The Aviation DataBase: FAA Certified Repair Stations in Mcallen, TX
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