Spokane at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Spokane
3
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
48.2
Big Bend Community College
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Spokane Metro
100
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$75,280
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.43
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44060).
Fairchild Air Force Base anchors Spokane's aviation maintenance work. Its Maintenance Group keeps the base's KC-135 Stratotankers flying, and the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Maintenance Group maintains its own shared KC-135Rs there. Local mechanics earn a median $75,280 a year, below the $79,870 U.S. median, at a location quotient of 0.43 for the job.
Three training options sit within reach. Spokane Community College, 4.8 miles away, offers an Associate in Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology. Moody Bible Institute, 5.1 miles away at Felts Field, pairs Bible study with Airframe and Powerplant certificate preparation. Big Bend Community College, 95.1 miles away in Moses Lake, offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Spokane
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Spokane, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Spokane
Best Outcomes Near Spokane
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 48.2 out of 100.
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 2 ranked schools that report one: 42%.
Spokane Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Spokane
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Spokane, 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 Spokane.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Spokane
- Best Outcomes Near Spokane
#1
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, Washington 95 miles from Spokane #82 nationally
48.2 of 100
This associate degree program fits someone in eastern Washington who wants two years of hands-on airframe and powerplant training, since the nearest alternative Part 147 school is 99.8 miles away.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Length
- Two academic years of instruction
- Cost
- $13,685.92, total program, 2 years, Washington resident
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#2
Spokane Community College
Spokane, Washington 5 miles from Spokane #144 nationally
39.8 of 100
This program fits students who want a public two-year airframe-and-powerplant path in Spokane with a university transfer option already in place.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS); Certificate - General Aircraft Maintenance; plus 1 more
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#3
Moody Bible Institute
Spokane, Washington 5 miles from Spokane #149 nationally
39.7 of 100
This program suits future missionary aviation workers who want a bachelor's degree that pairs Bible study with FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate preparation at Felts Field in Spokane, Washington.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Bachelor of Science (BS)
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend Community College | 48.2 | 18.2 | 8.9 | 14 | 5 | 2.1 |
| 2 | Spokane Community College | 39.8 | 9.1 | † | 14 | 0 | 4.2 |
| 3 | Moody Aviation | 39.7 | † | † | 8 | 0 | † |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Washington ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Spokane
Aircraft mechanics in the Spokane metro area earn a median of $75,280 a year ($36.19 an hour), $23,700 below the Washington median of $98,980.
Spokane Pay vs. Washington and U.S. Medians
The Spokane median is $4,590 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Avionics Technician Pay in Spokane
BLS counts 50 avionics technicians in the Spokane metro area, with a median of $59,080 a year.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Washington aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Spokane
BLS counts 100 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Spokane metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.43.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Military Depot
Fairchild Air Force Base (92nd Air Refueling Wing)
92nd Maintenance Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane
Fairchild Air Force Base's 92nd Maintenance Group maintains the base's KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft through its Aircraft Maintenance and Maintenance Operations Squadrons.
Source: Fairchild Air Force Base (Wikipedia)
Military Depot
141st Air Refueling Wing (Washington Air National Guard)
141st Maintenance Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane
The Washington Air National Guard's 141st Air Refueling Wing, stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base, maintains its shared KC-135R Stratotankers through its own 141st Maintenance Group.
Source: 141st Air Refueling Wing (Wikipedia)
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
International Aerospace Coatings
Aircraft painting hangar at Spokane International Airport
International Aerospace Coatings operates a hangar at Spokane International Airport used to repaint aircraft for Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and other carriers.
Source: Spokane International Airport (Wikipedia)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Spokane International (GEG) recorded 2,064,142 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane International | GEG | Small hub | 2,064,142 | 513,261,138 |
Local Context
A Military Maintenance Depot at Fairchild
Fairchild Air Force Base runs two separate Maintenance Groups on the same flight line. The Air Force's Maintenance Group keeps its KC-135 Stratotanker refueling fleet flying, and the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Maintenance Group maintains its own shared KC-135Rs at the same base. Spokane International Airport also hosts International Aerospace Coatings, which repaints aircraft for Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and other carriers in its own hangar.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Spokane: 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)
- Fairchild Air Force Base (92nd Air Refueling Wing): Fairchild Air Force Base
- 141st Air Refueling Wing (Washington Air National Guard): 141st Air Refueling Wing
- International Aerospace Coatings: Spokane International Airport
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