Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nevada

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nevada: 1 FAA-Approved Program

Nevada has one FAA-approved (Part 147) aircraft mechanic school, in Las Vegas, where mechanics earn a median $94,890 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the Nevada map

  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
  • Antelope Valley College (Lancaster, California)
  • California Aeronautical University (Bakersfield, California)
  • Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo, California)
  • Reedley College (Reedley, California)
  • Sacramento City College (McClellan, California)
  • San Joaquin Valley College (Fresno, California)
  • Southern Utah University (Cedar City, Utah)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nevada

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

City With a School

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$94,890

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

2,570

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+15.2%

Projections Central

Las Vegas's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 1.89, well above the national concentration for the occupation, and Nevada's aircraft mechanic pay ranks 6th among 50 states even though the state runs no IPEDS-tracked degree program.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas is Nevada's only FAA Part 147 school, teaching a certificate program in just under two years for full-time students, with day, evening, and weekend classes available.

Aircraft mechanics in Nevada earn a median of $94,890 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 6th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 15.2% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, adding 350 positions, with about 220 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nevada: Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas in Las Vegas is the only one of the FAA's aviation maintenance schools in Nevada, shown with the program facts it publishes. Distances are measured from Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas1$91,940
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nevada

BLS reports a median annual wage of $94,890 ($45.62 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Nevada, where 2,570 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 6th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 2,310 in 2024 to 2,660 in 2034 (+15.2%), with about 220 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $94,890median/yr ($45.62/hr)
$61,010 $113,290
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 Nevada

Avionics Technicians, Nevada $80,040median/yr ($38.48/hr)
$52,000 $96,370
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Nevada aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

High Pay and High Concentration, All in One Nevada City

Nevada's only FAA Part 147 school, its highest aircraft mechanic pay, and its strongest concentration of the occupation, a location quotient of 1.89, all sit in the same place: Las Vegas.

That leaves the rest of Nevada without an in-state training option, even as the state runs no IPEDS-tracked aviation maintenance degree program at all. Everything routes through one certificate program in one city.

Day, Evening, or Weekend Classes in Las Vegas

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas offers day, evening, and weekend class schedules for its certificate program, giving working adults in the area more flexibility than a single fixed daytime schedule would.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Nevada

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 Nevada?
Nevada has 1 FAA Part 147 school, Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas.

Does Nevada Offer Evening or Weekend Classes for Aircraft Maintenance?
Yes. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas offers day, evening, and weekend schedules for its certificate program.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Nevada Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Nevada earn a median of $94,890 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 6th among 50 states for that pay.

Is the Aircraft Mechanic Certificate a State or Federal License?
It's federal. The A&P, the FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, is issued under federal rules, so a certificate from Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas works in every other state, not just Nevada.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Nevada?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas runs its certificate-based Aviation Maintenance program over 21 months for full-time students.

Sources

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