Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Maryland
2
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
2
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$100,500
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,070
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+3.9%
Projections Central
Maryland's aircraft mechanics post the 3rd-highest state median wage in the country, at $100,500 a year, even though the state has no IPEDS-tracked aviation maintenance degree program.
In Hagerstown, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics teaches a sixteen-month diploma over four terms at one of Maryland's 2 FAA Part 147 schools. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, in Salisbury, is the state's other option, on the opposite side of Maryland from Hagerstown.
Aircraft mechanics in Maryland earn a median of $100,500 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 3rd among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 3.9% through 2034, just below the national rate of 4%, with about 90 openings a year.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Maryland by City
All 2 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Baltimore. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
66 mi
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Hagerstown Campus
Private aviation school in Hagerstown
- Airframe
- Powerplant
- Certificate, Diploma
- 16 months
- $31,200 total program for students starting after July 1, 2026 (4 semesters, 65 credits)
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Hagerstown Campus | Hagerstown | Private Aviation School | 16 months | Both | Certificate, Diploma | $31,200, total program for students starting after July 1, 2026 (4 semesters, 65 credits) |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Salisbury | University |
Across the State Line
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Maryland Border
3 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Baltimore, nearest first.
35 mi
University of the District of Columbia Community College
Community college in Washington, District of Columbia
- Airframe
- Powerplant
- Certificate, Associate
- four semesters (approximately two years) for the certificate program
- Certificate
- 21 months
- GI Bill accepted
78 mi
Delaware Technical Community College
Community college in Georgetown, Delaware
- Airframe
- Powerplant
- Associate
- 5 semesters
- $2,287 a year in-state tuition
- 22% graduation rate
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 Baltimore | 5 | $100,940 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Maryland
BLS reports a median annual wage of $100,500 ($48.32 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Maryland, where 1,070 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 3rd of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,060 in 2024 to 1,100 in 2034 (+3.9%), with about 90 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Maryland
See the full Maryland aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
High Pay Without a Degree Program in Maryland
Maryland's aircraft mechanics rank 3rd nationally for pay, at $100,500 a year, yet the state has no IPEDS-tracked aviation maintenance degree program. Both in-state schools lead to a diploma or certificate rather than a tracked associate or bachelor's degree.
Baltimore's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $100,940 a year, close to the statewide figure, in a metro of 2,859,024 people. Neither of Maryland's 2 schools sits inside Baltimore itself; Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is in Hagerstown, and the Eastern Shore school is in Salisbury.
Border Options Around Maryland's Two Schools
University of the District of Columbia Community College sits 34.7 miles from Baltimore, and Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas, in Virginia, is another nearby option at 59.8 miles. Delaware Technical Community College, in Georgetown, is 78 miles from Baltimore in the other direction.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Maryland
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.