Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington: 6 FAA-Approved Programs

The FAA approves 6 aviation maintenance schools in Washington under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. They are spread across 5 cities, where mechanics earn a median $98,980 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the Washington map

  • Everett Community College (Everett)
  • Big Bend Community College (Moses Lake)
  • Clover Park Technical College (Puyallup)
  • South Seattle College (Seattle)
  • Moody Bible Institute (Spokane)
  • Spokane Community College (Spokane)
  • Columbia Gorge Community College (The Dalles, Oregon)
  • Hillsboro Aero Academy (Hillsboro, Oregon)
  • Portland Community College (Portland, Oregon)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington

6

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Cities With a School

5

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$98,980

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

4,480

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+2.6%

Projections Central

Washington's aircraft mechanics rank 4th nationally for pay, at $98,980 a year, and Seattle-Tacoma's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 2.13, more than double the national concentration for the occupation.

Every one of Washington's schools with published accreditation data, 5 of the state's 6, is a public community or technical college. Clover Park Technical College in Puyallup offers a standalone Airframe or Powerplant certificate in five quarters, shorter than its full degree track, while Moody Bible Institute in Spokane is the exception, offering a private Bachelor of Science.

Aircraft mechanics in Washington earn a median of $98,980 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 4th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at just 2.6% through 2034, adding 160 positions, with about 500 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Washington by City

All 6 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Seattle-Tacoma. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

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

Compare Programs

Washington 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.

Compare aviation maintenance schools in Washington
SchoolCityTypeProgram LengthFAA RatingsCredentialPublished CostIPEDS Graduation Rate
Everett Community CollegeEverettCommunity CollegeCertificate, Associate37%
Big Bend Community CollegeMoses LakeCommunity CollegeTwo academic years of instructionBothAssociate$13,686, total program, 2 years, Washington resident42%
Clover Park Technical CollegePuyallupCommunity CollegeBothCertificate, Associate43%
South Seattle CollegeSeattleCommunity CollegeCertificate, Associate31%
Moody Bible InstituteSpokaneUniversityBothBachelor's
Spokane Community CollegeSpokaneCommunity CollegeBothCertificate, Associate33%
FAA AV-Info (September 22, 2026), school program pages, IPEDS

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 Seattle-Tacoma3$103,900
Aviation maintenance schools near Spokane3$75,280
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Washington

BLS reports a median annual wage of $98,980 ($47.59 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Washington, where 4,480 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 4th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 6,130 in 2024 to 6,300 in 2034 (+2.6%), with about 500 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $98,980median/yr ($47.59/hr)
$58,450 $117,740
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

Avionics Technician Pay in Washington

Avionics Technicians, Washington $91,380median/yr ($43.93/hr)
$67,540 $116,920
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Washington aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

High Pay Concentrated Around Seattle-Tacoma

Seattle-Tacoma's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 2.13, in a metro of 4,145,494 people, by far the largest market in the state. Spokane, with 604,962 people, reports a lower median of $75,280.

Everett Community College and South Seattle College both train directly inside the Seattle-Tacoma market, while Spokane Community College and Moody Bible Institute serve the state's second metro instead.

A Shorter Certificate Path at Clover Park

Clover Park Technical College in Puyallup lets students finish a standalone Airframe or Powerplant certificate in five quarters, rather than committing to the full eight-quarter degree track from the start.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Washington

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 Washington?
Washington has 6 FAA Part 147 schools, and 5 of them are public community or technical colleges.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Washington Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Washington earn a median of $98,980 a year, ranking 4th among 50 states and well above the $79,870 national median.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Washington?
Washington projects just 2.6% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, below the national rate of 4%, with about 500 openings a year.

Is the Aircraft Mechanic Certificate a State or Federal License?
It's federal. The FAA issues the A&P, the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, under federal rules, so a certificate from any of Washington's 6 schools works in every other state.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Washington?
Clover Park Technical College's Aviation Maintenance Technician program runs 8 quarters for the degree track or 5 quarters for a standalone Airframe or Powerplant certificate. Big Bend Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate of Applied Science spans two full academic years at its Moses Lake campus.

How Much Does Aviation Maintenance School Cost in Washington?
Big Bend Community College publishes Washington's only full program price for its two-year Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate of Applied Science: $13,685.92 total for a Washington resident, covering six quarters of tuition, lab fees, books, supplies, and $2,000 in tools.

Sources

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