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Delaware Technical & Community College
GEORGETOWN, DE
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$5k
Pass
89%
Reviews
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A&P Mechanic Schools in Delaware
↳ 1 FAA-approved Part 147 school · 1 registered apprenticeship
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Delaware
Delaware's aviation maintenance sector is anchored by Dover Air Force Base — a major strategic airlift hub operating the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III, two of the largest aircraft in the U.S. inventory. Dover's maintenance operation is a significant employer, including civilian maintenance roles.
The state's small size belies steady demand: proximity to the Philadelphia and Baltimore-Washington markets, plus general and business aviation, extends opportunities beyond the base. Wages run near or above the national median.
Delaware's Part 147 training is anchored by Delaware Technical Community College. It's VA-approved, and the proximity to Dover AFB makes it a natural fit for military-affiliated students.
BLS Median Wage
$70,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Dover Air Force Base (civilian roles)
- Business and general-aviation operators
- Regional MRO (Philadelphia / Baltimore metro)
Maintenance Hubs
- Dover
- New Castle / Wilmington
Schools
2
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
1
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
89%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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Schools across Delaware.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in Delaware
Delaware has 1 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School and 1 DOL-registered aviation maintenance apprenticeship. Part 147 programs prepare students to earn their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate through required curriculum and hands-on training hours, after which students must pass the FAA written, oral, and practical exams to become certificated. Registered apprenticeships offer a paid, employer-sponsored path — you earn wages while working toward the same A&P certificate. 1 of the 2 programs in Delaware is approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.