Aviation Maintenance Schools in Hawaii

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Hawaii: 1 FAA-Approved Program

Hawaii has one FAA-approved (Part 147) aircraft mechanic school, in Honolulu, where mechanics earn a median $90,830 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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  • Honolulu Community College (Honolulu)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Hawaii

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

City With a School

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$90,830

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

1,150

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+2.8%

Projections Central

Honolulu Community College runs the only Aeronautics Maintenance Technology program of its kind in the Pacific Basin, and Honolulu's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 2.21, more than double the national concentration for the occupation.

The program leads to Airframe and Powerplant ratings and sits about 4.6 miles from downtown Honolulu. Students who complete at least six months can apply for apprenticeships with Hawaiian Airlines or Aloha Air Cargo, a direct route from classroom to major island employers.

Aircraft mechanics in Hawaii earn a median of $90,830 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 9th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 2.8% through 2034, below the national rate of 4%, adding 30 positions, with about 100 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Hawaii: Honolulu Community College

Honolulu Community College in Honolulu is the only one of the FAA's aviation maintenance schools in Hawaii, shown with the program facts it publishes. Distances are measured from Honolulu. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

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

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 Honolulu1$90,110
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Hawaii

BLS reports a median annual wage of $90,830 ($43.67 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Hawaii, where 1,150 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 9th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,200 in 2024 to 1,230 in 2034 (+2.8%), with about 100 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $90,830median/yr ($43.67/hr)
$62,570 $130,560
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

Avionics Technician Pay in Hawaii

Avionics Technicians, Hawaii $86,260median/yr ($41.47/hr)
$54,210 $114,700
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Hawaii aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Apprenticeships Straight Into Hawaii's Airlines

Honolulu Community College partners with Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Air Cargo for apprenticeships, open to students after six months in the program or to those with military experience instead.

That program is also the only Aeronautics Maintenance Technology option of its kind in the Pacific Basin, serving a state where the aircraft mechanic workforce totals 1,150 people.

Training Minutes From Downtown Honolulu

Honolulu Community College sits about 4.6 miles from the center of the Honolulu metro, putting its Airframe and Powerplant training close to the island's airports and airline employers rather than on a separate, more remote campus.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Hawaii

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 Hawaii?
Hawaii has 1 FAA Part 147 school, Honolulu Community College, the only Aeronautics Maintenance Technology program of its kind in the Pacific Basin.

Which Airlines Offer Apprenticeships to Honolulu Community College Students?
Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Air Cargo both offer apprenticeships to students after six months in the program, or to those with military experience.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Hawaii Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Hawaii earn a median of $90,830 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 9th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Hawaii?
Hawaii projects 2.8% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, below the national rate of 4%, adding about 30 positions.

Sources

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