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Honolulu Community College - Dept of Aeronautics
HONOLULU, HI
Program
24 mo
Tuition
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Pass
95%
Reviews
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§ State · HI
A&P Mechanic Schools in Hawaii
↳ 1 FAA-approved Part 147 school
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Hawaii
Hawaii's geography makes aviation essential — inter-island and long-haul flying connect the islands to each other and the mainland, giving the state steady demand for aircraft maintenance. Hawaiian Airlines, headquartered in Honolulu, anchors the commercial market, and the state's heavy military presence adds significant maintenance work.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and other installations support naval and Air Force aviation, much of it with civilian maintenance roles. Wages run at or above the national median, though Hawaii's very high cost of living offsets much of that in real terms.
Hawaii's Part 147 training is offered through Honolulu Community College's aeronautics program. It's VA-approved, and the islands' aviation dependence means local demand is steady for graduates who stay.
BLS Median Wage
$72,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Hawaiian Airlines (Honolulu)
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (civilian roles)
- Inter-island and cargo operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Honolulu / Oahu
- Maui
- Hawaii Island / Kona
Schools
1
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
1
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
95%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
1
↳ Live
§ Locator · HI1 markers
Schools across Hawaii.
↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.
Becoming an A&P mechanic in Hawaii
Hawaii 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 Hawaii is approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.