Sarasota-Bradenton at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Sarasota-Bradenton
6
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Sarasota-Bradenton Metro
140
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$76,730
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.45
BLS OEWS, May 2025
SRQ Passenger Boardings
2,112,417
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35840).
AeroMx runs a full-service maintenance shop in the Dolphin Aviation Commerce Center at Sarasota-Bradenton International, with licensed technicians handling turbine and piston aircraft, phase and annual inspections, heavy maintenance, and borescope work. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $76,730 a year, below the $79,870 U.S. median, in a metro where mechanic employment sits well under the national concentration for the job (location quotient 0.45).
Four training options sit within reach. Charlotte Technical College, 4.8 miles away in Port Charlotte, runs a day program in Aviation Airframe Mechanics. Central Florida Aerospace Academy, 64.7 miles away in Lakeland, and A&P Mechanic Institute, 65.9 miles away, offer Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant training. National Aviation Academy's Tampa Bay campus is 66 miles away in Clearwater with a 14-month Aviation Maintenance Technology program.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Sarasota-Bradenton
6 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 5 miles away, in Port Charlotte.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Sarasota-Bradenton.
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte · 5 mi
Technical college. FAA certificate CCNT646K.
Central Florida Aerospace Academy
Lakeland · 65 mi
Career and technical center. FAA certificate 6CKT604K.
A&P Mechanic Institute
Lakeland · 66 mi
- Program Length
- 15 months School website
Private aviation school. FAA certificate IAAT654K.
National Aviation Academy, Tampa Bay Campus
Clearwater · 66 mi
- Program Length
- 14 months School website
Private aviation school. FAA certificate DV9T100R.
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples · 69 mi
Technical college. FAA certificate WT5T076K.
US Aviation Academy Kissimmee
Kissimmee · 97 mi
- Program Length
- 16 months School website
- Published Program Cost
- $36,000 School website
Private aviation school. FAA certificate 2RIT619K.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Florida page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Sarasota-Bradenton
Aircraft mechanics in the Sarasota-Bradenton metro area earn a median of $76,730 a year ($36.89 an hour), $210 below the Florida median of $76,940.
Sarasota-Bradenton Pay vs. Florida and U.S. Medians
The Sarasota-Bradenton median is $3,140 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
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 Sarasota-Bradenton
BLS counts 140 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Sarasota-Bradenton metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.45.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Aero Maintenance (AeroMx)
General aviation maintenance shop in the Dolphin Aviation Commerce Center, Hangars C5, B4 and A4, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
AeroMx is a fully insured maintenance facility at SRQ staffed with licensed aviation maintenance technicians performing turbine and piston aircraft maintenance, including phase and annual inspections, heavy maintenance, and borescope services.
Source: AeroMX- Turbine and Piston Aircraft Services (aeromx-srq.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) recorded 2,112,417 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota/Bradenton International | SRQ | Small hub | 2,112,417 |
| Punta Gorda | PGD | Small hub | 957,136 |
Local Context
An Independent MRO Shop at SRQ
AeroMx operates out of the Dolphin Aviation Commerce Center at Sarasota-Bradenton International, staffed with licensed aviation maintenance technicians who work on turbine and piston aircraft. The shop's services include phase and annual inspections, heavy maintenance, and borescope work, the kind of general aviation maintenance job that keeps FAA-certificated aircraft mechanics busy outside the airline world.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Sarasota-Bradenton: Common Questions
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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
- US Aviation Academy Kissimmee published program cost
- Aero Maintenance (AeroMx): AeroMX- Turbine and Piston Aircraft Services
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