Arizona Metro Area Guide

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Phoenix, AZ

Compare the 3 aviation maintenance schools near Phoenix, all within 100 miles, BLS May 2025 pay for local aircraft mechanics, and the airports and aviation employers in the area.

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Schools near Phoenix, by straight-line distance

  • Western Maricopa Education Center (Glendale): 12 miles
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Mesa): 30 miles
  • American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies (Mesa): 31 miles

Phoenix at a Glance

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Phoenix

3

Within 100 mi, FAA 2026

Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Phoenix Metro

3,810

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Metro Median Pay

$76,610

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location Quotient

1.81

BLS OEWS, May 2025

PHX Passenger Boardings

25,595,723

FAA, CY2024

Area covered: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060).

Honeywell Aerospace and StandardAero both keep their headquarters in the Phoenix metro, alongside a US Air Force maintenance group at Luke Air Force Base. That combination shows up in the data: aircraft mechanic employment here runs at 1.81 times the national concentration. Phoenix Sky Harbor International, a large-hub airport, added 25,595,723 enplanements in 2024.

West-MEC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Glendale is the closest option at 12 miles, an FAA Part 147 school near Sky Harbor, Luke Air Force Base, and several area MRO facilities. Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Mesa follows at 30 miles, and American Leadership Academy's Applied Technologies high school program in Mesa sits at 31.4 miles.

Within Commuting Range

FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Phoenix

3 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 12 miles away, in Glendale.

Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Phoenix.

See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Arizona page.

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Phoenix

Aircraft mechanics in the Phoenix metro area earn a median of $76,610 a year ($36.83 an hour), $1,310 above the Arizona median of $75,300.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary, Phoenix Metro $76,610median/yr ($36.83/hr)
$48,810 $122,120
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Phoenix Pay vs. Arizona and U.S. Medians

The Phoenix median is $3,260 below the U.S. median of $79,870.

Median Annual Aircraft Mechanic Wage
Phoenix metro $76,610
Arizona statewide $75,300
United States $79,870

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Avionics Technician Pay in Phoenix

BLS counts 340 avionics technicians in the Phoenix metro area, with a median of $78,690 a year.

Avionics Technicians, Phoenix Metro $78,690median/yr ($37.83/hr)
$57,320 $102,070
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Compare metro areas across the state on the Arizona aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.

Local Employers

Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Phoenix

BLS counts 3,810 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Phoenix metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 1.81.

A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.

  • Manufacturer

    Honeywell Aerospace

    Headquarters, Phoenix, AZ

    Honeywell Aerospace, a major maker of aircraft engines, avionics and components, is headquartered in Phoenix.

    Source: Honeywell Aerospace - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)

  • Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

    StandardAero

    Headquarters, Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix metro)

    StandardAero, a major engine and airframe MRO provider, is headquartered in the Phoenix metro area.

    Source: StandardAero - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)

  • Military Depot

    Luke Air Force Base (U.S. Air Force)

    56th Maintenance Group, Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, AZ

    Luke Air Force Base, just outside Phoenix, has dedicated aircraft and component maintenance squadrons servicing its F-35 and F-16 fleets.

    Source: Luke Air Force Base - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)

Airports

Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) recorded 25,595,723 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.

FAA Commercial Service and All-Cargo Airports, Phoenix Area
AirportFAA IDHub ClassPassenger Boardings, 2024All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb)
Phoenix Sky Harbor InternationalPHXLarge hub25,595,7231,825,488,355
Mesa GatewayIWASmall hub978,296
FAA CY2024 enplanement and all-cargo landed weight data.

Local Context

Luke Air Force Base's Maintenance Squadrons

Luke Air Force Base, just outside Phoenix in Glendale, has dedicated aircraft and component maintenance squadrons servicing its fighter jet fleets. That work sits alongside two other major employers in the metro: Honeywell Aerospace, headquartered in Phoenix, and StandardAero, headquartered in nearby Scottsdale.

Sky Harbor's Passenger and Cargo Scale

Phoenix Sky Harbor International, a large-hub airport, handled 25,595,723 enplanements in 2024 and landed 1,825,488,355 pounds of cargo the same year. Mesa Gateway, a smaller airport in the East Valley, added another 978,296 enplanements.

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Phoenix: Common Questions

What Schools Train Aircraft Mechanics Near Phoenix?
West-MEC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Glendale is 12 miles from central Phoenix. Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Mesa is 30 miles away, and American Leadership Academy's Applied Technologies high school program, also in Mesa, sits at 31.4 miles.

What Do Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Phoenix?
The median aircraft mechanic salary in the Phoenix metro is $76,610 a year, close to the $79,870 national median. Pay ranges from $48,810 up to $122,120 across the metro.

Who Are the Largest Aviation Maintenance Employers in Phoenix?
Honeywell Aerospace is headquartered in Phoenix, StandardAero is headquartered in nearby Scottsdale, and Luke Air Force Base in Glendale has dedicated squadrons servicing its fighter jet fleets.

How Far Is Training From Where Mechanics Work in Phoenix?
The nearest program, West-MEC in Glendale, is 12 miles from central Phoenix. Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Mesa is 30 miles out, and American Leadership Academy's Applied Technologies program is 31.4 miles away.

Do Hours at a Local Employer Count Toward FAA Certification?
Yes. Documented practical experience working on aircraft, such as time at a maintenance employer, can count toward the FAA's experience route to mechanic certification under 14 CFR Part 65, alongside completing an approved program.

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