Baton Rouge at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Baton Rouge
2
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Baton Rouge Metro
80
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$80,820
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.23
BLS OEWS, May 2025
BTR Passenger Boardings
419,446
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12940).
Baton Rouge's aviation maintenance work centers on Southern Aircraft Services, an FAA-certified repair station and authorized Cirrus service center at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $80,820 a year, close to the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.
Baton Rouge Community College is 8.6 miles away, training toward an associate degree or technical certificate in aviation maintenance. South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette is 53.5 miles out, with training based at Lafayette Regional Airport.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Baton Rouge
2 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 9 miles away, in Central.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge Community College
Central · 9 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $3,237 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 31% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate 2BTT611K.
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette · 54 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $3,335 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 30% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate LVFT015K.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Louisiana page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Baton Rouge
Aircraft mechanics in the Baton Rouge metro area earn a median of $80,820 a year ($38.86 an hour), $1,040 above the Louisiana median of $79,780.
Baton Rouge Pay vs. Louisiana and U.S. Medians
The Baton Rouge median is $950 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Louisiana aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Baton Rouge
BLS counts 80 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Baton Rouge metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.23.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Southern Aircraft Services
Part 145 repair station at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Southern Aircraft Services is a general aviation maintenance facility and FAA Part 145 repair station, and an authorized Cirrus service center, at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
Source: Aircraft maintenance | Southern Aircraft Services | Baton Rouge, LA (southernaircraftservices.net)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR) recorded 419,446 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field | BTR | Nonhub | 419,446 |
Local Context
An FAA Repair Station Anchoring Local Maintenance Work
Southern Aircraft Services runs a general aviation maintenance facility and FAA-certified repair station at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. It's also an authorized Cirrus service center, giving the metro a maintenance business built around both routine repair work and factory-backed service on a specific aircraft line.
Where Baton Rouge's Maintenance Employment Stands
Aircraft mechanic and service technician employment here runs at 0.23 times the national concentration for the occupation, a BLS location quotient that reflects a smaller general aviation maintenance sector relative to the metro's overall size.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Baton Rouge: 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
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Southern Aircraft Services: Aircraft maintenance | Southern Aircraft Services | Baton Rouge, LA
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