Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Louisiana
4
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
4
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$79,780
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,150
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+6.7%
Projections Central
Public community and technical colleges account for most of Louisiana's aircraft maintenance training, and the field is projected to grow 6.7% through 2034, above the national rate of 4%.
Baton Rouge Community College, South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette, and SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles are all public, spread across the southern half of the state. Southern University at Shreveport rounds out training in the north with its own Airframe Technology diploma and certificate.
Aircraft mechanics in Louisiana earn a median of $79,780 a year, almost exactly matching the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 23rd among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 6.7% through 2034, adding 100 positions, with about 120 openings expected each year.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Louisiana by City
All 4 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from New Orleans. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
- Certificate, Diploma, Associate
- 70 total semester credit hours across six semesters
- $3,237 a year in-state tuition
- 31% graduation rate
- 2-year program
- $3,335 a year in-state tuition
- 30% graduation rate
- Certificate, Diploma, Associate
- $10,848 total program, AAS
- $3,335 a year in-state tuition
- 43% graduation rate
Southern University at Shreveport
Community college in Shreveport
- Certificate, Diploma
- Airframe Technology CTS: 43 credit hours
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
Louisiana 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.
| School | City | Type | Program Length | FAA Ratings | Credential | Published Cost | IPEDS Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College | Central | Community College | Both | Certificate, Diploma, Associate | 31% | ||
| South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette | Community College | 2-year program | Both | 30% | ||
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles | Community College | Both | Certificate, Diploma, Associate | $10,848, total program, AAS | 43% | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport | Community College | Airframe Technology CTS: 43 credit hours | Certificate, Diploma |
Across the State Line
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Louisiana Border
1 FAA-approved school in neighboring states within 100 miles of New Orleans, nearest first.
- Associate
- four semesters (fall, spring, and summer)
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 Area Guide | Schools Within 100 mi | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near New Orleans | 2 | $82,160 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Baton Rouge | 2 | $80,820 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Louisiana
BLS reports a median annual wage of $79,780 ($38.36 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Louisiana, where 1,150 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 23rd of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,470 in 2024 to 1,570 in 2034 (+6.7%), with about 120 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Louisiana
See the full Louisiana aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
New Orleans and Baton Rouge Bracket Louisiana's Pay
New Orleans's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $82,160 a year, and Baton Rouge's earn $80,820, both above the $79,780 statewide figure. New Orleans has 966,230 people and Baton Rouge 882,652, similar in size but each with its own pay level.
Baton Rouge Community College trains directly inside that Baton Rouge market. South Louisiana Community College and SOWELA Technical Community College serve Lafayette and Lake Charles instead, farther from either large metro.
A Mississippi Border Option Near Lake Charles
Pearl River Community College in Kiln, Mississippi, sits 36.4 miles from the Louisiana line, giving students near the state's southeastern edge another nearby option beyond the 4 in-state schools.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Louisiana
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
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- IPEDS via Hapi, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 (all levels) + 49.0104 (bachelor's/master's)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- eCFR 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D (Mechanics)
- FAA - Become an Aviation Mechanic
- FAA - Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
All sources retrieved .
How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.