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A&P Mechanic Schools in Oregon

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

§ Brief

Aircraft maintenance in Oregon

Oregon's aviation maintenance sector centers on Portland International (PDX), a growing airport with airline, cargo, and business-aviation activity. The Pacific Northwest's proximity to Boeing and the broader regional aerospace ecosystem extends demand into Oregon, and the state has a strong general-aviation and unmanned-systems presence.

Wages run near or above the national median, and Oregon's outdoor-oriented economy supports a steady base of GA, firefighting-aircraft, and corporate flight work. The Hillsboro area west of Portland is a notable general-aviation and flight-training hub.

Oregon's Part 147 schools run largely through its community college system — Portland Community College, Lane, and Columbia Gorge — keeping tuition affordable. Most are VA-approved.

BLS Median Wage

$73,000 / year

↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024

Top Employers
  • Portland International carriers (PDX)
  • Hillsboro Aero Academy
  • Erickson (aerial firefighting / heavy-lift)
  • Regional MRO and GA operators
Maintenance Hubs
  • Portland / Hillsboro
  • Eugene
  • Columbia Gorge
Schools
5
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
3
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
94%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
5
↳ Live
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Schools across Oregon.

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

Becoming an A&P mechanic in Oregon

Oregon has 4 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. 3 of the 5 programs in Oregon are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.

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