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University of the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$6k
Pass
73%
Reviews
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A&P Mechanic Schools in District of Columbia
↳ 1 FAA-approved Part 147 school
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. sits at the center of one of the busiest and most secure airspace systems in the country, served by Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington (BWI) just outside the district. The metro's airline maintenance demand is significant, and the federal government's aviation footprint — from agency fleets to defense and Coast Guard aviation — adds a distinctive layer of opportunity.
The D.C. area's concentration of defense contractors and government aviation makes it a strong market for cleared A&P mechanics, with pay running above the national median. The broader metro's business-aviation sector adds further demand.
Aviation maintenance training in the D.C. area draws on the University of the District of Columbia and nearby Maryland and Virginia programs. Most are VA-approved, and the region's veteran and government-affiliated population supports strong GI Bill usage.
BLS Median Wage
$78,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Metro-area carriers (DCA / IAD / BWI)
- Federal agency and defense aviation (civilian roles)
- Business-aviation operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Washington, D.C. metro
- Northern Virginia
- Suburban Maryland
Schools
1
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
1
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
73%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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Schools across District of Columbia.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 1 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School. 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. 1 of the 1 program in District of Columbia is approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.