Cleveland at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Cleveland
2
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Cleveland Metro
410
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$80,570
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.45
BLS OEWS, May 2025
CLE Passenger Boardings
4,950,345
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17410).
United Technical Operations runs a round-the-clock line maintenance station at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, servicing Airbus and Boeing airframes and multiple engine types. NASA Glenn Research Center, which began as an aircraft engine research laboratory, still operates ground test facilities for aerospace engines in Cleveland. Local mechanics earn a median $80,570 a year, just above the $79,870 U.S. median.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' Youngstown campus, in Vienna, Ohio, is 54.8 miles from Cleveland and trains students in shop areas covering propulsion, hydraulics and composites. Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Canfield is 55.5 miles away.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Cleveland
2 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 55 miles away, in Vienna.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown Campus
Vienna · 55 mi
- Program Length
- 16 months School website
Private aviation school. FAA certificate P6HT576K.
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield · 56 mi
Career and technical center. FAA certificate EO9T119R.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Ohio page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Cleveland
Aircraft mechanics in the Cleveland metro area earn a median of $80,570 a year ($38.74 an hour), the same as the Ohio median.
Cleveland Pay vs. Ohio and U.S. Medians
The Cleveland median is $700 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Ohio aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Cleveland
BLS counts 410 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Cleveland metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.45.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Airline Maintenance
United Technical Operations (United Airlines)
Line maintenance station at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
United Technical Operations runs a 24-hour line maintenance station at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport that services Airbus and Boeing airframes and multiple engine types.
Source: United Technical Operations line maintenance station capabilities (unitedtechops.com)
NASA Glenn Research Center
Aircraft engine research and testing labs at Lewis Field, Cleveland, OH
NASA Glenn Research Center, founded as the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory, operates ground test facilities for aerospace engine research and testing in Cleveland.
Source: NASA Glenn Research Center history and facilities (spacevoyageventures.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) recorded 4,950,345 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland-Hopkins International | CLE | Medium hub | 4,950,345 | 401,657,830 |
Local Context
A Line Maintenance Station at Cleveland Hopkins
United Technical Operations runs the round-the-clock operation, servicing Airbus and Boeing airframes and multiple engine types for carriers that fly through CLE.
NASA's Aerospace Engine Labs in Cleveland
NASA Glenn Research Center began as an aircraft engine research laboratory and still operates ground test facilities for aerospace engine research in Cleveland, adding a research and testing dimension to the metro's aviation work beyond airline and airport maintenance.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Cleveland: Common Questions
What Are the Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Cleveland?
What Do Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Cleveland?
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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
- United Technical Operations (United Airlines): United Technical Operations line maintenance station capabilities
- NASA Glenn Research Center: NASA Glenn Research Center history and facilities
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