Fresno at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fresno
2
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Fresno Metro
320
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$71,240
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.76
BLS OEWS, May 2025
FAT Passenger Boardings
1,318,250
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23420).
Signature TECHNICAir runs a full-service FAA repair station at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, handling line maintenance, avionics and AOG support for operators passing through the airfield. Local median pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $71,240 a year, close to but still under the $79,870 U.S. median.
Training is about as close as it gets. San Joaquin Valley College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program is 3.8 miles from downtown Fresno, and Reedley College adds a second, long-certified option 22.4 miles away with hands-on training at Reedley Municipal Airport.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fresno
2 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 4 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Fresno.
San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno · 4 mi
Technical college. FAA certificate YSJT030K.
Reedley College
Reedley · 22 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $1,332 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 42% IPEDS
- Program Length
- 24 months School website
Community college. FAA certificate CU3T436L.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in California page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Fresno
Aircraft mechanics in the Fresno metro area earn a median of $71,240 a year ($34.25 an hour), $14,860 below the California median of $86,100.
Fresno Pay vs. California and U.S. Medians
The Fresno median is $8,630 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the California aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Fresno
BLS counts 320 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Fresno metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.76.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Signature TECHNICAir
Repair station at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Signature TECHNICAir operates a full-service FAA Part 145 repair station at Fresno Yosemite International Airport providing line maintenance, avionics, and AOG support.
Source: Aircraft Maintenance & Repair in Fresno, CA (FAT) - Signature TECHNICAir (technicair.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) recorded 1,318,250 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Yosemite International | FAT | Small hub | 1,318,250 | 141,322,640 |
Local Context
A Repair Station at Fresno Yosemite International
Signature TECHNICAir operates a full-service FAA-certified repair station at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, covering line maintenance, avionics work and AOG support. It's the kind of shop that keeps aircraft moving rather than performing heavy checks, which means a steady flow of day-to-day maintenance work at the field.
Training Almost at the Airport's Doorstep
San Joaquin Valley College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program sits 3.8 miles from downtown Fresno at the school's Trades Education Center campus, about as short a commute as aircraft mechanic training gets. Reedley College is a second, long-running option 22.4 miles out, with hands-on training at Reedley Municipal Airport and a tool ownership program built into the coursework.
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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
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Reedley College published program cost
- Signature TECHNICAir: Aircraft Maintenance & Repair in Fresno, CA (FAT) - Signature TECHNICAir
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