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A&P Mechanic Schools in Ohio

↳ 10 FAA-approved Part 147 schools · 1 registered apprenticeship

§ Brief

Aircraft maintenance in Ohio

Ohio has deep aviation roots — it's the birthplace of the Wright brothers — and a still-substantial aerospace maintenance and manufacturing sector. The anchor is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, one of the largest and most important Air Force installations in the country, employing thousands in aircraft maintenance, engineering, and logistics roles, many of them civilian.

The state also hosts significant OEM and engine work, including GE Aerospace's engine operations in the Cincinnati area, plus cargo and regional aviation activity around Columbus, Cleveland, and Rickenbacker. Pay sits near the national median, and Ohio's low cost of living makes the effective paycheck competitive with higher-nominal-wage coastal states.

Ohio's Part 147 schools are concentrated around its major metros — Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton — with a mix of community colleges and technical centers. Most are VA-approved, and the proximity to Wright-Patterson makes the region a natural fit for transitioning military maintainers.

BLS Median Wage

$66,940 / year

↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024

Top Employers
  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (civilian roles)
  • GE Aerospace (Cincinnati)
  • NetJets (Columbus)
  • PSA Airlines (Dayton)
  • Regional MRO facilities
Maintenance Hubs
  • Dayton
  • Cincinnati
  • Columbus
  • Cleveland
Schools
11
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
9
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
87%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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Schools across Ohio.

↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.

Becoming an A&P mechanic in Ohio

Ohio has 10 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools 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. 9 of the 11 programs in Ohio are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.

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