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American Trans Air Training Corporation
CHARLOTTE, NC
Program
18 mo
Tuition
—
Pass
80%
Reviews
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§ State · NC
A&P Mechanic Schools in North Carolina
↳ 7 FAA-approved Part 147 schools
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in North Carolina
North Carolina has one of the most dynamic aviation maintenance markets in the Southeast. American Airlines operates a major hub at Charlotte Douglas (CLT), one of the airline's busiest, driving heavy line- and base-maintenance demand. The state has also aggressively courted MRO investment, landing large facilities that service commercial fleets.
The Piedmont Triad region around Greensboro is a designated aerospace cluster, home to HAECO Americas (a large widebody MRO), Honda Aircraft Company's headquarters and HondaJet production, and a growing supplier base. Add the strong military aviation presence — Fort Liberty, Marine Corps air stations, and Coast Guard aviation — and North Carolina offers unusually diverse demand for certified mechanics.
North Carolina's community college system runs an affordable, well-distributed network of Part 147 programs, with major campuses around Greensboro, Charlotte, and the eastern part of the state. Nearly all are VA-approved, and the state's large veteran population makes GI Bill usage common.
BLS Median Wage
$68,600 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- American Airlines (Charlotte hub)
- HAECO Americas (Greensboro MRO)
- Honda Aircraft Company (Greensboro)
- Fort Liberty / military aviation (civilian roles)
- Spirit AeroSystems (Kinston)
Maintenance Hubs
- Charlotte
- Greensboro / Piedmont Triad
- Eastern NC / military
Schools
7
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
6
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
89%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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College of the Albemarle
BARCO, NC
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$2k
Pass
97%
Reviews
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NC · part CUMT104KGI BillFSDO EA39
Craven Community College
HAVELOCK, NC
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$2k
Pass
92%
Reviews
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Forsyth Technical Community College
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$2k
Pass
86%
Reviews
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Guilford Technical Community College
GREENSBORO, NC
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$2k
Pass
89%
Reviews
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Lenoir Community College
KINSTON, NC
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$3k
Pass
—
Reviews
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Schools across North Carolina.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in North Carolina
North Carolina has 7 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools. 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. 6 of the 7 programs in North Carolina are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.