Las Vegas at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Las Vegas
1
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Las Vegas Metro
1,900
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$91,940
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
1.89
BLS OEWS, May 2025
LAS Passenger Boardings
28,244,966
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29820).
Las Vegas concentrates aircraft mechanic jobs well above the national rate, with a location quotient of 1.89 for aircraft mechanics and service technicians. Local median pay is $91,940 a year, ahead of the $79,870 U.S. median. Harry Reid International, a large-hub airport, moved 28,244,966 passengers through in 2024 and landed 518,196,890 pounds of cargo the same year.
Training is close by. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas sits 13.2 miles away, with a campus built for sheet metal work, engine rebuilding, and landing gear operation. It sits close to both Harry Reid International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base, giving students two very different kinds of neighbors to learn alongside.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Las Vegas
1 FAA-approved school is within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 13 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Las Vegas.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Las Vegas
Las Vegas · 13 mi
- Program Length
- 21 months School website
Private aviation school. FAA certificate 9VMT610K.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Nevada page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Las Vegas
Aircraft mechanics in the Las Vegas metro area earn a median of $91,940 a year ($44.20 an hour), $2,950 below the Nevada median of $94,890.
Las Vegas Pay vs. Nevada and U.S. Medians
The Las Vegas median is $12,070 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Avionics Technician Pay in Las Vegas
BLS counts 30 avionics technicians in the Las Vegas metro area, with a median of $92,270 a year.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Nevada aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Las Vegas
BLS counts 1,900 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Las Vegas metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 1.89.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Military Depot
Nellis Air Force Base - 57th Maintenance Group
Fighter aircraft maintenance squadrons at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas
Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas hosts the 57th Maintenance Group, whose aircraft maintenance squadrons service fighter aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Red Flag training exercises, employing both military and civilian personnel.
As of October 2019, Nellis employed 9,500 military and civilian personnel
Source: Nellis Air Force Base (Wikipedia)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Harry Reid International (LAS) recorded 28,244,966 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 | All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International | LAS | Large hub | 28,244,966 | 518,196,890 |
| Boulder City Municipal | BVU | Nonhub | 59,617 |
Local Context
Nellis Air Force Base and Its Fighter Maintenance Mission
Nellis Air Force Base is home to the Air Force's maintenance group there, which services fighter aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Red Flag training exercises. The group employs both military and civilian mechanics, work that runs alongside the civilian maintenance jobs tied to Harry Reid International Airport across town.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Las Vegas: 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)
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Avionics Technicians (49-2091)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Nellis Air Force Base - 57th Maintenance Group: Nellis Air Force Base
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