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Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Warner Robins, GA

Compare the 7 aviation maintenance schools near Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins, by straight-line distance

  • Central Georgia Technical College (Macon): 6 miles
  • Middle Georgia State University (Eastman): 41 miles
  • South Georgia Technical College (Americus): 48 miles
  • Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta): 88 miles
  • Augusta Technical College (Thomson): 92 miles
  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta (Duluth): 98 miles
  • Southern Union State Community College (Opelika): 100 miles

Warner Robins at a Glance

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Warner Robins

7

Within 100 mi, FAA 2026

Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Warner Robins Metro

850

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Metro Median Pay

$69,330

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location Quotient

12.56

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Area covered: Warner Robins, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47580).

Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, at Robins Air Force Base, is the reason this metro's mechanic employment concentration runs at 12.56 times the national rate. The complex performs depot maintenance, engineering support, and software development on fighter jets, cargo aircraft, and Special Operations Forces aircraft, plus the Air Force's helicopter fleet. Local aircraft mechanics earn a median $69,330 a year.

Central Georgia Technical College trains 6 miles away in Macon, with a Delta Air Lines Technical Operations partnership and a workforce link to Robins itself. Middle Georgia State University is 40.9 miles out in Eastman, and South Georgia Technical College, in Americus, is 47.8 miles away.

Within Commuting Range

FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Warner Robins

7 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 6 miles away, in Macon.

Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Warner Robins.

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

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Warner Robins

Aircraft mechanics in the Warner Robins metro area earn a median of $69,330 a year ($33.33 an hour), $6,310 below the Georgia median of $75,640.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary, Warner Robins Metro $69,330median/yr ($33.33/hr)
$57,450 $77,710
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Warner Robins Pay vs. Georgia and U.S. Medians

The Warner Robins median is $10,540 below the U.S. median of $79,870.

Median Annual Aircraft Mechanic Wage
Warner Robins metro $69,330
Georgia statewide $75,640
United States $79,870

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Avionics Technician Pay in Warner Robins

BLS counts 50 avionics technicians in the Warner Robins metro area, with a median of $70,640 a year.

Avionics Technicians, Warner Robins Metro $70,640median/yr ($33.96/hr)
$60,590 $100,520
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 Georgia aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.

Local Employers

Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Warner Robins

BLS counts 850 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Warner Robins metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 12.56.

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

  • Military Depot

    Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC)

    Depot maintenance complex at Robins Air Force Base

    The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base performs depot maintenance, engineering support, and software development on the F-15, C-5, C-130, C-17, Special Operations Forces aircraft, and the Air Force's helicopter fleet.

    About 7,000 employees work at the complex.

    Source: Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)

Local Context

A Depot Maintenance Complex at Robins Air Force Base

Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex performs depot maintenance, engineering support, and software development on fighter jets, cargo aircraft, and Special Operations Forces aircraft, plus the Air Force's helicopter fleet, all from Robins Air Force Base. That single depot is the biggest reason this metro's mechanic employment concentration runs at 12.56 times the national rate, among the highest of any metro in the country.

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Warner Robins: Common Questions

What Schools Near Warner Robins Train Aircraft Mechanics?
Central Georgia Technical College is 6 miles away in Macon, with a Delta Air Lines Technical Operations partnership. Middle Georgia State University is 40.9 miles out in Eastman, and South Georgia Technical College, in Americus, is 47.8 miles away.

What Do Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Warner Robins?
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians here earn a median $69,330 a year, with the middle half earning between $63,110 and $70,640. The U.S. median for the occupation is $79,870.

What Is the Largest Aviation Maintenance Employer Near Warner Robins?
Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, at Robins Air Force Base, performs depot maintenance, engineering support, and software development on fighter jets, cargo aircraft, and the Air Force's helicopter fleet.

How Far Is Training From Where Mechanics Work Near Warner Robins?
Central Georgia Technical College is 6 miles away in Macon, close for a Robins-area commute. Middle Georgia State University in Eastman is 40.9 miles out, and South Georgia Technical College in Americus is 47.8 miles away.

Does Experience at Robins Air Force Base Count Toward FAA Certification?
Yes. Documented practical experience under FAA rule 14 CFR Part 65 counts toward mechanic certification, including hours worked as a civilian mechanic at a depot like Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.

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