Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Rhode Island

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Rhode Island

Rhode Island has no FAA-approved (Part 147) mechanic school, so the aviation maintenance schools near Rhode Island are across the state line. The nearest, Cape Cod Community College in Plymouth, MA, is 41 miles from Providence.

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  • Within 100 mi of Providence
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Schools near Rhode Island on the map

  • Cape Cod Community College, Plymouth, MA: 41 miles
  • National Aviation Academy, New England Campus, Concord, MA: 44 miles
  • Greater Lawrence Technical School, Andover, MA: 61 miles
  • Connecticut Aero Tech School, Hartford, CT: 64 miles
  • Nashua Community College, Nashua, NH: 67 miles
  • Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield, MA: 72 miles

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

In-State FAA-Approved Schools

0

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Rhode Island

6

Within 100 mi of Providence

Nearest FAA-Approved School

41 mi

Plymouth, MA

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$70,720

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

120

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Rhode Island has no in-state FAA Part 147 school, and the closest option, Cape Cod Community College in Plymouth, Massachusetts, sits 40.7 miles away.

Five more schools fall within about 72 miles of Rhode Island: National Aviation Academy's New England Campus, Greater Lawrence Technical School, and Westfield Technical Academy in Massachusetts, plus Connecticut Aero Tech School in Hartford and Nashua Community College in New Hampshire.

Aircraft mechanics in Rhode Island earn a median of $70,720 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 39th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is still projected at 10% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, adding about 10 positions.

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Rhode Island by Distance

6 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Providence, nearest first. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

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

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
Metro Area Guide Schools Within 100 mi Median Pay, May 2025
Aviation maintenance schools near Providence8$70,720
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Rhode Island

BLS reports a median annual wage of $70,720 ($34.00 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Rhode Island, where 120 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 39th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 100 in 2024 to 110 in 2034 (+10%), with about 10 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $70,720median/yr ($34.00/hr)
$31,200 $96,530
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

See the full Rhode Island aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Six Nearby Schools Fill Rhode Island's Gap

Rhode Island itself has no FAA Part 147 school, but Cape Cod Community College, 40.7 miles away, and National Aviation Academy's New England Campus, 44.2 miles away, are both close across the Massachusetts border.

Greater Lawrence Technical School, Connecticut Aero Tech School, Nashua Community College, and Westfield Technical Academy round out six options within about 72 miles, spread across three neighboring states.

Providence's Pay Sets Rhode Island's Statewide Figure

Providence, with 1,700,901 people, is Rhode Island's only metro in this data, and its aircraft mechanic median, $70,720 a year, matches the statewide figure exactly. There's no second market to compare it against inside the state.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has no in-state FAA Part 147 school.

What Is the Nearest Aircraft Maintenance School to Rhode Island?
Cape Cod Community College in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is the closest option, 40.7 miles from Rhode Island.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Rhode Island Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Rhode Island earn a median of $70,720 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 39th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island projects 10% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%.

How Far Are the Nearest Aviation Maintenance Schools From Rhode Island?
Six schools within about 72 miles of Rhode Island offer FAA training, including Cape Cod Community College and National Aviation Academy's New England Campus in Massachusetts.

Does Rhode Island Require Its Own Aircraft Mechanic License?
No. The six nearby schools train toward the same federal Airframe, Powerplant, and General ratings under 14 CFR Part 147, recognized nationwide regardless of state. That federal credential, not a Rhode Island license or fee, is what employers and the FAA require of a certified mechanic.

Sources

All sources retrieved .

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