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Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jacksonville, FL

Compare the 3 aviation maintenance schools near Jacksonville, 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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  • Jacksonville center
  • School, miles from center
  • 100-mile radius

Schools near Jacksonville, by straight-line distance

  • Florida State College at Jacksonville (Jacksonville): 16 miles
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach): 87 miles
  • Epic Flight Academy (New Smyrna Beach): 99 miles

Jacksonville at a Glance

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jacksonville

3

Within 100 mi, FAA 2026

Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Jacksonville Metro

1,440

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Metro Median Pay

$67,200

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location Quotient

2.12

BLS OEWS, May 2025

JAX Passenger Boardings

3,749,791

FAA, CY2024

Area covered: Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27260).

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast performs depot-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul on naval aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, and it's the largest employer in Northeast Florida. That kind of concentrated aviation work pushes the metro's aircraft mechanic jobs to 2.12 times the national average, with a local median wage of $67,200 a year.

Training options span a range of distances. Florida State College at Jacksonville's Aviation Mechanic program, at the Cecil Center campus, is 15.6 miles from downtown. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach campus, 87.2 miles away, offers a bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance Science. Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach, 98.9 miles out, runs an FAA Part 147 mechanic program.

Within Commuting Range

FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jacksonville

3 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 16 miles away.

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

Epic Flight Academy

New Smyrna Beach · 99 mi

  • Airframe
  • Powerplant
Program Length
15 months School website
Published Program Cost
$36,995 School website

Private aviation school. FAA certificate 3P7T641K.

Official website

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

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Jacksonville

Aircraft mechanics in the Jacksonville metro area earn a median of $67,200 a year ($32.31 an hour), $9,740 below the Florida median of $76,940.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary, Jacksonville Metro $67,200median/yr ($32.31/hr)
$46,400 $91,710
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Jacksonville Pay vs. Florida and U.S. Medians

The Jacksonville median is $12,670 below the U.S. median of $79,870.

Median Annual Aircraft Mechanic Wage
Jacksonville metro $67,200
Florida statewide $76,940
United States $79,870

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Avionics Technician Pay in Jacksonville

BLS counts 330 avionics technicians in the Jacksonville metro area, with a median of $81,760 a year.

Avionics Technicians, Jacksonville Metro $81,760median/yr ($39.31/hr)
$58,060 $103,110
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 Jacksonville

BLS counts 1,440 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Jacksonville metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 2.12.

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

  • Military Depot

    Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE)

    Naval aviation depot-level maintenance facility at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

    Fleet Readiness Center Southeast is a Navy depot-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for naval aircraft, based at NAS Jacksonville and the largest employer in Northeast Florida.

    More than 5,000 civilian, military and contract workers

    Source: Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia)

Airports

Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area

Jacksonville International (JAX) recorded 3,749,791 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.

FAA Commercial Service and All-Cargo Airports, Jacksonville Area
AirportFAA IDHub ClassPassenger Boardings, 2024All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb)
Jacksonville InternationalJAXMedium hub3,749,791431,035,660
FAA CY2024 enplanement and all-cargo landed weight data.

Local Context

The Navy's Depot for Naval Aircraft

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast performs depot-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on naval aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. It's the largest employer in Northeast Florida, and its scale helps explain why aircraft mechanic jobs here are concentrated at 2.12 times the national average.

Avionics Work Runs Even Deeper Here

Avionics technicians in the Jacksonville metro are concentrated at 3.53 times the national average, with a local median wage of $81,760 a year. That depth follows from the same naval and commercial maintenance work driving the broader mechanic job market.

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jacksonville: Common Questions

What Schools Near Jacksonville Train Aircraft Mechanics?
Florida State College at Jacksonville's Aviation Mechanic program, at the Cecil Center campus, is 15.6 miles from downtown. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is 87.2 miles away, and Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach is 98.9 miles out.

What Do Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Jacksonville?
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the Jacksonville metro earn a median $67,200 a year, with the middle half earning between $60,400 and $78,960. That's below the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.

Who Is the Largest Aviation Maintenance Employer in Jacksonville?
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, the Navy's depot-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, is the largest employer in Northeast Florida.

How Far Is Aviation Maintenance Training From Jacksonville?
Florida State College at Jacksonville is 15.6 miles from downtown. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is 87.2 miles away, and Epic Flight Academy is 98.9 miles out, both workable for weekend or intensive programs.

Do Hours at a Local Employer Count Toward FAA Certification?
Yes. Documented practical experience under 14 CFR Part 65 counts toward the FAA's mechanic certification requirements, whether it's earned at a naval depot, a repair station, or another aviation employer in the Jacksonville area.

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