Raleigh at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Raleigh
4
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Raleigh Metro
330
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$91,600
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.50
BLS OEWS, May 2025
RDU Passenger Boardings
7,584,394
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39580).
Endeavor Air operates a line maintenance base at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, home to 50 individuals who handle overnight maintenance, line checks, and A checks on the airline's regional jet fleet. Raleigh-Durham, a medium-hub airport, also landed 564,993,625 pounds of cargo in 2024. Metro mechanics earn a median $91,600, well above the $79,870 national median.
Wayne Community College's Aviation Systems Technology program at Wayne Executive Jetport is the closest option at 45.5 miles, a long-standing FAA Part 147 school. Lenoir Community College in Kinston follows at 67.7 miles, and Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro is 75.7 miles out.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Raleigh
4 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 46 miles away, in Pikeville.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Raleigh.
Wayne Community College
Pikeville · 46 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $2,432 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 49% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate DT9T098R.
Lenoir Community College
Kinston · 68 mi
Community college. FAA certificate LCMT678K.
Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro · 76 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $2,128 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 31% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate EJ9T114R.
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem · 91 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $1,824 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 34% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate 7F7T633K.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in North Carolina page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Raleigh
Aircraft mechanics in the Raleigh metro area earn a median of $91,600 a year ($44.04 an hour), $14,620 above the North Carolina median of $76,980.
Raleigh Pay vs. North Carolina and U.S. Medians
The Raleigh median is $11,730 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the North Carolina aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Raleigh
BLS counts 330 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Raleigh metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.50.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Airline Maintenance
Endeavor Air
Line maintenance base at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Endeavor Air operates a maintenance base at RDU that opened in 2019 and performs overnight maintenance, line checks, and A checks on its regional jet fleet.
The line base is home to 50 individuals
Source: Endeavor Air Maintenance Base Spotlight: RDU (edvonthefly.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) recorded 7,584,394 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International | RDU | Medium hub | 7,584,394 | 564,993,625 |
Local Context
Overnight Maintenance Work for Endeavor's Regional Jets
Endeavor Air operates a line maintenance base at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The base is home to 50 individuals who perform overnight maintenance, line checks, and A checks on the airline's regional jet fleet.
RDU's Growing Passenger and Cargo Traffic
Raleigh-Durham International is classified as a medium-hub airport, handling 7,584,394 enplanements in 2024. The airport landed 564,993,625 pounds of cargo the same year, cargo volume that supports maintenance work beyond passenger operations.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Raleigh: 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
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Endeavor Air: Endeavor Air Maintenance Base Spotlight: RDU
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