PA · part AR9T018RGI BillFSDO EA17
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Program
21 mo
Tuition
$17k
Pass
73%
Reviews
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§ State · PA
A&P Mechanic Schools in Pennsylvania
↳ 5 FAA-approved Part 147 schools
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a deep and diversified aviation sector. Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major American Airlines hub driving heavy line-maintenance demand in the east, while Pittsburgh anchors the west with a strong airport and a legacy of aerospace manufacturing. In between, the state hosts significant helicopter and defense work.
Boeing's large rotorcraft plant in Ridley Park (Philadelphia area) builds Chinook and V-22 aircraft, and Lockheed Martin, Piasecki, and a network of suppliers add further demand. Wages run near or above the national median, and Pennsylvania's mix of airline, rotorcraft, and defense work gives graduates broad options.
Pennsylvania's Part 147 schools include the well-known Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and Penn College of Technology, plus programs in the Philadelphia area. Most are VA-approved, and PIA in particular has a long national reputation.
BLS Median Wage
$70,600 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- American Airlines (Philadelphia hub)
- Boeing Rotorcraft (Ridley Park)
- Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
- Piasecki Aircraft
- Regional MRO operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Williamsport / Central PA
Schools
5
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
5
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
63%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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PA · part HE1T189KGI BillFSDO EA03
HE1T
WEST MIFFLIN, PA
Program
21 mo
Tuition
—
Pass
92%
Reviews
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PA · part JOCT651KGI BillFSDO EA05
O.S. Johnson Technical Institute
AVOCA, PA
Program
24 mo
Tuition
—
Pass
0%
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PA · part PNZT013KGI BillFSDO EA13
Penn College of Technology
MONTOURSVILLE, PA
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$18k
Pass
87%
Reviews
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PA · part SFUT672KGI Bill
Saint Francis University
JOHNSTOWN, PA
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$42k
Pass
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Reviews
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§ Locator · PA5 markers
Schools across Pennsylvania.
↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.
Becoming an A&P mechanic in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 5 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. 5 of the 5 programs in Pennsylvania are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.