Columbus at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Columbus
6
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Columbus Metro
870
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$74,210
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.89
BLS OEWS, May 2025
CMH Passenger Boardings
4,387,395
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18140).
Columbus splits its aviation maintenance work between two airports with very different jobs. John Glenn International is a medium hub that moved 4,387,395 passengers in 2024, while Rickenbacker International landed 429,676,445 pounds of cargo the same year. About 870 aircraft mechanics and service technicians work across the metro, earning a median $74,210, below the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.
Training is close for some and a longer drive for others. Columbus State Community College is 9.6 miles away with access to Bolton Field for hands-on airframe and powerplant work. Sinclair Community College in Dayton sits 66.7 miles out, and Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Englewood is 72 miles from downtown Columbus.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Columbus
6 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 10 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Columbus.
Columbus State Community College
Columbus · 10 mi
Community college. FAA certificate DL9T090R.
Greene County Career Center
Xenia · 58 mi
Career and technical center. FAA certificate 66CT638K.
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
Wilmington · 58 mi
Career and technical center. FAA certificate GOKT001K.
Sinclair Community College
Dayton · 67 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $4,129 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 41% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate XSCT086K.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Englewood · 72 mi
Career and technical center. FAA certificate AC9T003R.
Butler Tech
Middletown · 82 mi
Career and technical center. FAA certificate BTCT698K.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Ohio page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Columbus
Aircraft mechanics in the Columbus metro area earn a median of $74,210 a year ($35.68 an hour), $6,360 below the Ohio median of $80,570.
Columbus Pay vs. Ohio and U.S. Medians
The Columbus median is $5,660 below 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 Columbus
BLS counts 870 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Columbus metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.89.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Lane Aviation
FAA Part 145 repair station and FBO at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 4389 International Gateway, Columbus, OH
Lane Aviation runs an FAA Part 145 repair station at Columbus's John Glenn International Airport performing airframe and powerplant repair, inspections, and battery service.
Six heated hangars totaling 140,000 square feet
Source: Lane Aviation aircraft maintenance services page (laneaviation.com)
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Ohio State University Airport Maintenance & Avionics
FAA Certified Repair Station (CRS# IKBR028F), Hangar 2, 2160 West Case Rd, Columbus, OH
This FAA certified repair station at Ohio State University Airport in Columbus performs engine repairs and overhauls, airframe structural repairs, and avionics installations.
Source: OSU Airport FBO Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics (osuairportfbo.org)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) recorded 4,387,395 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn Columbus International | CMH | Medium hub | 4,387,395 | |
| Rickenbacker International | LCK | Nonhub | 143,035 | 429,676,445 |
Local Context
An Independent Repair Station at John Glenn International
Lane Aviation operates an FAA-certified repair station and FBO at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, handling airframe and powerplant repair, inspections, and battery service. Six heated hangars give mechanics indoor bay space through the Ohio winter.
A second certified repair station operates nearby at Ohio State University Airport, where OSU Airport Maintenance & Avionics handles engine repairs and overhauls, airframe structural repairs, and avionics installations under its own FAA certification.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Columbus: 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)
- Lane Aviation: Lane Aviation aircraft maintenance services page
- Ohio State University Airport Maintenance & Avionics: OSU Airport FBO Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics
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