Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oregon
4
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
4
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$82,850
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,080
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+11.6%
Projections Central
Oregon's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 11.6% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%.
Lane Community College in Eugene and Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles both run two-year Associate of Applied Science tracks. Hillsboro Aero Academy in Hillsboro breaks its Airframe and Powerplant preparation into separate general, airframe, and powerplant modules, and Portland Community College teaches in four-week blocks with mornings reserved for class and afternoons open for work.
Aircraft mechanics in Oregon earn a median of $82,850 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 14th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 11.6% through 2034, adding 120 positions, with about 100 openings expected each year.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oregon by City
All 4 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Portland. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
- Associate
- 2 years, full-time
- $23,318 full program
- 48 weeks (General 4 weeks, Airframe 22 weeks, Powerplant 22 weeks)
- $29,500 total program
- Associate
- 23 months; each module is four weeks long, usually 90 hours of instruction
- $4,788 a year in-state tuition
- 18% graduation rate
- Associate
- 2 years, full-time (104 credits)
- $4,500 a year in-state tuition
- 29% graduation rate
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Community College | Eugene | Community College | 2 years, full-time | Both | Associate | $23,318, full program | |
| Hillsboro Aero Academy | Hillsboro | Private Aviation School | Both | $29,500, total program | |||
| Portland Community College | Portland | Community College | 23 months | Both | Associate | 18% | |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles | Community College | 2 years, full-time (104 credits) | Both | Associate | 29% |
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 Portland | 3 | $83,760 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oregon
BLS reports a median annual wage of $82,850 ($39.83 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Oregon, where 1,080 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 14th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,040 in 2024 to 1,170 in 2034 (+11.6%), with about 100 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Oregon
See the full Oregon aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
A Schedule Built Around Working Students in Portland
Portland Community College structures its aviation maintenance program around four-week modules, with most classes held in the morning so afternoons and evenings stay open for a job.
That's a different rhythm than Lane Community College in Eugene or Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, both of which run a standard two-year Associate of Applied Science instead.
Separate Modules at Hillsboro Aero Academy
Hillsboro Aero Academy breaks its Airframe and Powerplant preparation into distinct general, airframe, and powerplant modules rather than one continuous track, letting students see clear checkpoints on the way to the FAA mechanic certificate, known as the A&P.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Oregon
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.