Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oklahoma
7
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
6
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$74,390
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
8,550
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+0.7%
Projections Central
Oklahoma City's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 5.49, one of the strongest concentrations of the occupation in this data, even though Oklahoma's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at just 0.7% through 2034, below the national rate of 4%.
Southwest Technology Center in Altus runs an 18-month program for full-time adults, and Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno offers a similar full-time track. Metro Technology Centers in Oklahoma City accepts GI Bill benefits for its Airframe, Powerplant, and General ratings, and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Tulsa Campus offers a diploma or Associate of Applied Science, rounding out Oklahoma's 7 schools.
Aircraft mechanics in Oklahoma earn a median of $74,390 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 36th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at just 0.7% through 2034, with about 630 openings expected each year in the field.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oklahoma by City
All 7 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Oklahoma City. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
- 18 months
- $3 per class hour, in-district
- Certificate
- 1,920 clock hours, approximately 20 months
- two years; 1,309 class hours per pathway (General-Airframe / General-Powerplant)
- GI Bill accepted
- $6,240 total program, in-state tuition
- Certificate
- 18-month course, 63 weeks, 1,920 clock hours
- $5,682 total program tuition, in-district (out-of-district is double)
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Tulsa Campus
Private aviation school in Tulsa
- Airframe
- Powerplant
- Diploma, Associate
- 20 months (diploma) or 23 months (Associate of Applied Science)
- $19,874 a year in-state tuition
- 51% graduation rate
Tulsa Technology Center
Technical college in Tulsa
- 6 months (Adult Day), 9 months (Adult Evening), 2 school years (High School)
- $2,688 total program (adult tuition)
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
Oklahoma 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.
| School | City | Type | Program Length | FAA Ratings | Credential | Published Cost | IPEDS Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Technology Center | Altus | Technical College | 18 months | Both | $3, per class hour, in-district | ||
| Canadian Valley Technology Center | El Reno | Technical College | 20 months | Both | Certificate | ||
| Moore Norman Technology Center | Norman | Technical College | Both | ||||
| Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City | Technical College | Both | $6,240, total program, in-state tuition | |||
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center | Shawnee | Technical College | 18 months | Both | Certificate | $5,682, total program tuition, in-district (out-of-district is double) | |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Tulsa Campus | Tulsa | Private Aviation School | Both | Diploma, Associate | 51% | ||
| Tulsa Technology Center | Tulsa | Technical College | $2,688, total program (adult tuition) |
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 Area Guide | Schools Within 100 mi | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Oklahoma City | 4 | $68,140 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Tulsa | 3 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma
BLS reports a median annual wage of $74,390 ($35.77 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Oklahoma, where 8,550 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 36th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 8,150 in 2024 to 8,210 in 2034 (+0.7%), with about 630 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Oklahoma
See the full Oklahoma aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Oklahoma City's Aviation Workforce Runs Far Above Average
Oklahoma City's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 5.49, meaning the metro employs the occupation at more than five times the national rate, in a metro of 1,497,821 people.
Metro Technology Centers trains directly inside that concentrated market and accepts GI Bill benefits for its Airframe, Powerplant, and General ratings. Tulsa, with 1,059,803 people, hosts Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and Tulsa Technology Center instead, its own separate cluster.
Fast and Slow Tracks at Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa Technology Center offers a six-month adult day track, a nine-month evening track, or a two-year high school program, all leading toward the same Aviation Maintenance Technician-General credential. Students can pick the pace that fits their schedule rather than one fixed timeline.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Oklahoma
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
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- IPEDS via Hapi, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 (all levels) + 49.0104 (bachelor's/master's)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- eCFR 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D (Mechanics)
- FAA - Become an Aviation Mechanic
- FAA - Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
All sources retrieved .
How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.