Aviation Maintenance Schools in Indiana

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Indiana: 4 FAA-Approved Programs

The FAA approves 4 aviation maintenance schools in Indiana under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. They are spread across Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and West Lafayette, where mechanics earn a median $63,400 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the Indiana map

  • Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne)
  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis (Indianapolis)
  • Vincennes University (Indianapolis)
  • Purdue University (West Lafayette)
  • Butler Tech (Middletown, Ohio)
  • Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Harrison, Ohio)
  • Miami Valley Career Technology Center (Englewood, Ohio)
  • Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo (Swanton, Ohio)
  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
  • Federal Aerospace Institute (Swanton, Ohio)
  • Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (Wilmington, Ohio)
  • Greene County Career Center (Xenia, Ohio)
  • Jefferson Community and Technical College (Louisville, Kentucky)
  • Lewis University (Romeoville, Illinois)
  • Sinclair Community College (Dayton, Ohio)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Indiana

4

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Cities With a School

3

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$63,400

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

1,500

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+5.5%

Projections Central

There are four aviation maintenance schools in Indiana, and the state ranks 47th out of 50 for aircraft mechanic pay, even though the occupation is projected to grow 5.5% through 2034, above the national rate of 4%.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis accepts GI Bill benefits for its certificate and Associate of Applied Science, taught in day or evening classes. Ivy Tech's Fort Wayne campus offers a standard AAS alongside an accelerated track built for mechanics who already hold an FAA license, and Vincennes University and Purdue University round out the lineup.

Aircraft mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $63,400 a year, well below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 47th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is still projected at 5.5% through 2034, adding 70 positions, with about 110 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Indiana by City

All 4 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Indianapolis. 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.

Compare Programs

Indiana Aviation Maintenance Programs Side by Side

Side-by-side program facts from each school's own pages, with IPEDS graduation rates where the school reports them.

Compare aviation maintenance schools in Indiana
SchoolCityTypeFAA RatingsCredentialPublished CostIPEDS Graduation Rate
Ivy Tech Community College Fort WayneFort WayneCommunity CollegeBothCertificate, Associate$11,416, total program, AAS40%
Aviation Institute of Maintenance IndianapolisIndianapolisPrivate Aviation SchoolCertificate, Associate50%
Vincennes UniversityIndianapolisUniversityBoth39%
Purdue UniversityWest LafayetteUniversity
FAA AV-Info (September 22, 2026), school program pages, IPEDS

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Indiana Border

3 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Indianapolis, nearest first.

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 Indianapolis6$63,280
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Indiana

BLS reports a median annual wage of $63,400 ($30.48 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Indiana, where 1,500 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 47th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,320 in 2024 to 1,400 in 2034 (+5.5%), with about 110 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $63,400median/yr ($30.48/hr)
$36,980 $90,060
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 Indiana

Avionics Technicians, Indiana $76,770median/yr ($36.91/hr)
$51,970 $81,030
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Indiana aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

An Accelerated Track for Licensed Mechanics in Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne runs a separate, shorter Associate of Applied Science built specifically for mechanics who already hold an FAA license, alongside its standard Airframe and Powerplant concentrations.

Indianapolis's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $63,280 a year, close to the $63,400 statewide figure, in a metro of 2,174,833 people. Both the certificate program there and Vincennes University train inside that same market.

A Short-Term Certificate Option in Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne campus also offers a short-term certificate in general aviation maintenance, a single-semester option for students who don't want the full Associate of Applied Science right away.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Indiana

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 Indiana?
Indiana has 4 FAA Part 147 schools: Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne, Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis, Vincennes University, and Purdue University.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Indiana Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $63,400 a year, well below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 47th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Indiana?
Indiana projects 5.5% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, above the national rate of 4%, with about 110 openings a year.

Is the Aircraft Mechanic Certificate a State or Federal License?
It's federal. The FAA issues the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, under federal rules, so a certificate from any of Indiana's 4 schools is valid in every other state.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Indiana?
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne's Airframe and Powerplant concentrations take 64 credit hours over 4 semesters, while its accelerated track for FAA-licensed mechanics needs just 16 credit hours over 1 to 2 semesters. Vincennes University's program covers 1,900 hours of training across 45 subject areas.

How Much Does Aviation Maintenance School Cost in Indiana?
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne publishes a total program cost of $11,416 for its Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology, covering the standard Airframe or Powerplant concentration.

Sources

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