Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Wisconsin
2
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
2
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$73,930
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,270
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+9.8%
Projections Central
Wisconsin's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 9.8% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, in a state with just 2 FAA Part 147 schools.
Milwaukee Area Technical College teaches its certificate entirely in person, while Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, a public school, offers a Technical Diploma on a part-time or full-time schedule.
Aircraft mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median of $73,930 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 37th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 9.8% through 2034, adding 120 positions, with about 110 openings expected each year.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Wisconsin by City
All 2 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Milwaukee. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Community college in Milwaukee
- Certificate
- Diploma
- 64 Credits
- $11,700 total program, tuition/fees (subject to change)
- $4,485 a year in-state tuition
- 65% graduation rate
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee | Community College | Certificate | ||||
| Fox Valley Technical College | Oshkosh | Community College | 64 Credits | Both | Diploma | $11,700, total program, tuition/fees (subject to change) | 65% |
Across the State Line
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Wisconsin Border
2 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Milwaukee, nearest first.
- Certificate, Associate
- two-year program, with 11 months of instruction in each year
- $6,795 a year in-state tuition
- 37% graduation rate
87 mi
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago
Private aviation school in Chicago, Illinois
- Airframe
- Powerplant
- Certificate
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 Milwaukee | 4 | $74,480 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Madison | 3 | $74,030 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Wisconsin
BLS reports a median annual wage of $73,930 ($35.54 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Wisconsin, where 1,270 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 37th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,180 in 2024 to 1,300 in 2034 (+9.8%), with about 110 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Wisconsin
See the full Wisconsin aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Milwaukee and Madison Post Nearly Identical Pay
Milwaukee's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $74,480 a year, barely ahead of Madison's $74,030, even though Milwaukee's population, 1,574,452, is more than double Madison's 707,606.
Milwaukee Area Technical College trains directly inside the larger of the two metros. Fox Valley Technical College, in Oshkosh, sits outside both, closer to Wisconsin's border with Illinois.
Illinois Options Just Across Wisconsin's Border
Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois, sits 81.8 miles from Wisconsin, and Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago is another option at 86.9 miles. Students near Wisconsin's southern border have more than the state's own 2 schools to consider.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Wisconsin
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.