Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington, DC

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington, DC: 1 FAA-Approved Program

Washington, DC has one FAA-approved (Part 147) aircraft mechanic school, in Washington.

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  • University of the District of Columbia Community College (Washington)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington, DC

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City With a School

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Source: FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Washington, DC runs a single FAA Part 147 aircraft maintenance school, and it isn't tracked in the federal IPEDS database, even though the program itself awards an Associate in Applied Science.

University of the District of Columbia Community College teaches that associate degree, plus a separate Certificate of Completion, at its Lamond-Riggs Campus. Graduates go on to work at Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport, and many earn their A&P, the FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, within six months of finishing.

Aircraft mechanics in the Washington, DC metro earn a median of $93,910 a year, above the $79,870 national median for the occupation.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington, DC: University of the District of Columbia Community College

University of the District of Columbia Community College in Washington is the only one of the FAA's aviation maintenance schools in Washington, DC, shown with the program facts it publishes. Distances are measured from Washington, DC. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Washington, DC Border

4 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Washington, DC, nearest first.

By Metro Area

Metro Area Guides: Schools, Airports, and Pay

Each metro guide lists every school within commuting range, the local airports, and BLS pay for aircraft mechanics in that metro.

Metro areas: nearby schools and median aircraft mechanic pay
Metro Area Guide Schools Within 100 mi Median Pay, May 2025
Aviation maintenance schools near Washington, DC5$93,910
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

Local Context

Training 0.4 Miles From the Heart of Washington

University of the District of Columbia Community College sits just 0.4 miles from the center of the Washington, DC metro. Its graduates don't have to leave the city to reach the region's two major airports.

Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport both draw graduates from the program, and many students pass their mechanic exam within six months of completing coursework at the Lamond-Riggs Campus.

A Faster Path to Aircraft Mechanic Licensure

Instructors bring years of professional experience to the classroom, and many students earn their aircraft mechanic license within six months of finishing the program at the Lamond-Riggs Campus.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Washington, DC

The FAA issues the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, under federal rules in 14 CFR Part 65, so the path is the same in every state. You qualify by graduating from an FAA-approved school or by documenting at least 30 months of hands-on work for both ratings, then passing three FAA knowledge tests and an oral and practical exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many FAA Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Schools Are in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC has 1 FAA Part 147 school, University of the District of Columbia Community College, at its Lamond-Riggs Campus.

Where Do University of the District of Columbia Community College Graduates Work?
Graduates have gone on to work at Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport, among other employers in the region.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in the Washington, DC Metro Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in the Washington, DC metro earn a median of $93,910 a year, above the $79,870 national median.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Washington, DC?
University of the District of Columbia Community College's certificate and AAS pathway runs four semesters, about two years, the only Part 147 program based in Washington, DC.

Is the Aircraft Mechanic License a State or Federal Credential?
It's federal. The FAA issues the mechanic certificate under federal rules, so a certificate earned in Washington, DC is recognized in every state, not just the District.

What Credentials Does the Aviation Maintenance School in Washington, DC Award?
University of the District of Columbia Community College, the only Part 147 school in Washington, DC, awards both a Certificate of Completion and an Associate Degree (AAS) in aircraft mechanics.

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How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.