Aviation Maintenance Schools in Ohio

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Ohio: 11 FAA-Approved Programs

The FAA approves 11 aviation maintenance schools in Ohio under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. They are spread across 10 cities, where mechanics earn a median $80,570 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the Ohio map

  • Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (Canfield)
  • Columbus State Community College (Columbus)
  • Sinclair Community College (Dayton)
  • Miami Valley Career Technology Center (Englewood)
  • Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Harrison)
  • Butler Tech (Middletown)
  • Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo (Swanton)
  • Federal Aerospace Institute (Swanton)
  • Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown Campus (Vienna)
  • Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (Wilmington)
  • Greene County Career Center (Xenia)
  • Maysville Community and Technical College (Maysville, Kentucky)
  • Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
  • Marshall University (Huntington, West Virginia)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Ohio

11

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Cities With a School

10

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$80,570

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

2,840

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+5.4%

Projections Central

Ohio runs 11 FAA Part 147 schools, one of the largest counts of any state, and Cincinnati's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 1.4, above the national concentration for the occupation.

Federal Aerospace Institute in Swanton accepts GI Bill benefits for its twelve-month certificate, while Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' Youngstown Campus, in Vienna, and Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development in Wilmington round out training for adults. Several of Ohio's schools work at the high school level too, including Butler Tech in Middletown, Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo in Swanton, and Greene County Career Center in Xenia.

Aircraft mechanics in Ohio earn a median of $80,570 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 21st among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 5.4% through 2034, adding 180 positions, with about 280 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Ohio by City

All 11 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Cincinnati. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.

Compare Programs

Ohio 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.

Compare aviation maintenance schools in Ohio
SchoolCityTypeProgram LengthFAA RatingsCredentialPublished CostIPEDS Graduation Rate
Mahoning County Career and Technical CenterCanfieldCareer-Tech CenterTwo-year programBoth
Columbus State Community CollegeColumbusCommunity CollegeBothCertificate
Sinclair Community CollegeDaytonCommunity College89 credit hoursBothAssociate41%
Miami Valley Career Technology CenterEnglewoodCareer-Tech CenterBoth
Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeHarrisonCommunity College6 semesters (104 total credits)BothAssociate
Butler TechMiddletownCareer-Tech CenterBoth
Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of ToledoSwantonCareer-Tech CenterBothCertificate
Federal Aerospace InstituteSwantonPrivate Aviation School12 monthsCertificate
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown CampusViennaPrivate Aviation School16 monthsBothDiploma$31,200, total program for students starting after July 1, 2026 (4 semesters, 65 credits)
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career DevelopmentWilmingtonCareer-Tech CenterBothAssociate
Greene County Career CenterXeniaCareer-Tech CenterBoth
FAA AV-Info (September 22, 2026), school program pages, IPEDS

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Ohio Border

1 FAA-approved school in neighboring states within 100 miles of Cincinnati, nearest first.

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 Select a column heading to sort.
Aviation maintenance schools near Cincinnati8$85,410
Aviation maintenance schools near Columbus6$74,210
Aviation maintenance schools near Cleveland2$80,570
Aviation maintenance schools near Dayton8$77,580
Aviation maintenance schools near Akron3$75,800
Aviation maintenance schools near Toledo6$79,830
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Ohio

BLS reports a median annual wage of $80,570 ($38.74 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Ohio, where 2,840 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 21st of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 3,420 in 2024 to 3,610 in 2034 (+5.4%), with about 280 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $80,570median/yr ($38.74/hr)
$51,490 $132,850
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 Ohio

Avionics Technicians, Ohio $60,080median/yr ($28.89/hr)
$47,310 $88,900
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Ohio aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Three High School Programs Feed Ohio's Pipeline

Butler Tech in Middletown, Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo in Swanton, and Greene County Career Center in Xenia all teach aircraft maintenance coursework to high school students, well before they'd normally start at a two-year college.

That's 3 of Ohio's 11 schools built around teenagers rather than adult students.

Two Schools Share One Small Town in Swanton

Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo and Federal Aerospace Institute both operate out of Swanton, one serving high school students and the other adults working toward the FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, on a twelve-month track with GI Bill benefits.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Ohio

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 Ohio?
Ohio has 11 FAA Part 147 schools, one of the largest counts of any state.

Which Ohio School Accepts GI Bill Benefits?
Federal Aerospace Institute in Swanton accepts GI Bill benefits for its twelve-month aircraft mechanic program.

Do Ohio High Schools Offer Aircraft Maintenance Training?
Yes. Butler Tech, Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo, and Greene County Career Center all teach it at the high school level.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Ohio Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Ohio earn a median of $80,570 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 21st among 50 states for that pay.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Ohio?
Program lengths vary across Ohio's eleven schools: Federal Aerospace Institute's certificate takes 12 months, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' Youngstown campus runs 16 months over four semesters, and Sinclair Community College's AAS requires 89 credit hours.

How Much Does Aviation Maintenance School Cost in Ohio?
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' Youngstown campus publishes a $31,200 total program cost for students starting after July 1, 2026, covering 4 semesters and 65 credits; that figure is tuition only, with tools, fees, and FAA exam costs billed separately.

Sources

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