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Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL

Compare the 5 aviation maintenance schools near Fort Myers-Cape Coral, 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 Fort Myers-Cape Coral, by straight-line distance

  • Charlotte Technical College (Port Charlotte): 27 miles
  • Lorenzo Walker Technical College (Naples): 38 miles
  • Central Florida Aerospace Academy (Lakeland): 93 miles
  • A&P Mechanic Institute (Lakeland): 94 miles
  • National Aviation Academy, Tampa Bay Campus (Clearwater): 97 miles

Fort Myers-Cape Coral at a Glance

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fort Myers-Cape Coral

5

Within 100 mi, FAA 2026

Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Fort Myers-Cape Coral Metro

140

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Metro Median Pay

$65,870

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location Quotient

0.51

BLS OEWS, May 2025

RSW Passenger Boardings

5,425,293

FAA, CY2024

Area covered: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15980).

Regional airline components get overhauled at Future Aviation, a HEICO Repair Group facility near Southwest Florida International Airport that works on power generation, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical parts. Local median pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians runs $65,870 a year, and avionics technicians here earn a median $66,680.

Training is close by on either side of the metro. Charlotte Technical College is 26.7 miles away in Port Charlotte, Lorenzo Walker Technical College is 37.6 miles away in Naples, and a cluster of programs in Lakeland and Clearwater sits between 92.5 and 97.2 miles out.

Within Commuting Range

FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fort Myers-Cape Coral

5 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 27 miles away, in Port Charlotte.

Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Fort Myers-Cape Coral.

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

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Fort Myers-Cape Coral

Aircraft mechanics in the Fort Myers-Cape Coral metro area earn a median of $65,870 a year ($31.67 an hour), $11,070 below the Florida median of $76,940.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary, Fort Myers-Cape Coral Metro $65,870median/yr ($31.67/hr)
$41,660 $98,940
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Fort Myers-Cape Coral Pay vs. Florida and U.S. Medians

The Fort Myers-Cape Coral median is $14,000 below the U.S. median of $79,870.

Median Annual Aircraft Mechanic Wage
Fort Myers-Cape Coral metro $65,870
Florida statewide $76,940
United States $79,870

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Avionics Technician Pay in Fort Myers-Cape Coral

BLS counts 30 avionics technicians in the Fort Myers-Cape Coral metro area, with a median of $66,680 a year.

Avionics Technicians, Fort Myers-Cape Coral Metro $66,680median/yr ($32.06/hr)
$52,230 $103,350
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 Florida aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.

Local Employers

Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Fort Myers-Cape Coral

BLS counts 140 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Fort Myers-Cape Coral metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.51.

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

  • Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

    Future Aviation, Inc. (HEICO)

    Component MRO facility at 14111 Jetport Loop, near Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers

    Future Aviation, a HEICO Repair Group facility in Fort Myers, overhauls and repairs regional airline aircraft components including power generation, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems.

    Source: Future Aviation - HEICO (heico.com)

  • Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

    StandardAero Fort Myers

    Component, overhaul and airframe repair station at 11900 Lacy Lane, Fort Myers

    StandardAero's Fort Myers facility, originally founded in 1996 as Accel Aviation Accessories, is an FAA-certified repair station providing overhaul, repair, component and airframe services.

    Source: StandardAero Fort Myers, FL MRO Profile - CAPA (Centre for Aviation) (centreforaviation.com)

Airports

Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area

Southwest Florida International (RSW) recorded 5,425,293 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.

FAA Commercial Service and All-Cargo Airports, Fort Myers-Cape Coral Area
AirportFAA IDHub ClassPassenger Boardings, 2024All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb)
Southwest Florida InternationalRSWMedium hub5,425,293147,750,400
Punta GordaPGDSmall hub957,136
FAA CY2024 enplanement and all-cargo landed weight data.

Local Context

A Component Overhaul Shop Near RSW

Future Aviation sits near Southwest Florida International Airport as a HEICO Repair Group facility, overhauling and repairing regional airline aircraft components: power generation, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems. It's the kind of specialized repair-station work that runs on a different rhythm than airline line maintenance, built around component turnaround rather than aircraft on the ramp.

Two Airports, Two Training Options Close By

Fort Myers-Cape Coral sits between Southwest Florida International, a medium-hub airport with 5,425,293 passengers in 2024, and Punta Gorda, which handled 957,136. Charlotte Technical College is 26.7 miles from the metro's center in Port Charlotte, and Lorenzo Walker Technical College is 37.6 miles away in Naples, both well within a normal daily commute.

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fort Myers-Cape Coral: Common Questions

What Schools Train Aircraft Mechanics Near Fort Myers-Cape Coral?
Charlotte Technical College is 26.7 miles away in Port Charlotte and Lorenzo Walker Technical College is 37.6 miles away in Naples. Central Florida Aerospace Academy and two more programs sit between 92.5 and 97.2 miles out, near Lakeland and Clearwater.

What Do Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Fort Myers-Cape Coral?
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians here earn a median $65,870 a year, and avionics technicians earn a median $66,680. Both sit below the $79,870 and $82,280 U.S. medians for the two occupations.

What Is the Largest Aviation Maintenance Employer in Fort Myers-Cape Coral?
Future Aviation, a HEICO Repair Group facility near Southwest Florida International Airport, overhauls regional airline components including hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems.

How Far Is the Commute to Aircraft Mechanic Training From Fort Myers-Cape Coral?
Charlotte Technical College is 26.7 miles away and Lorenzo Walker Technical College is 37.6 miles, both easy day trips. Programs near Lakeland and Clearwater run 92.5 to 97.2 miles.

Does Component Overhaul Work Count Toward FAA Mechanic Certification?
Yes. Documented practical experience on aircraft components, such as work at a repair facility like Future Aviation, counts toward the FAA's non-school certification route under 14 CFR Part 65.

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