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A&P Mechanic Schools in Virginia

↳ 4 FAA-approved Part 147 schools

§ Brief

Aircraft maintenance in Virginia

Virginia's aviation sector blends the busy Washington, D.C.-area airports with one of the strongest defense and government aviation footprints in the country. Washington Dulles (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA) drive airline maintenance demand, while the state's enormous military presence — Naval Station Norfolk, Langley, Oceana, and Quantico — creates deep, stable demand for aircraft maintenance skills.

Northern Virginia's concentration of defense contractors and the Hampton Roads region's naval aviation complex make Virginia a natural landing spot for transitioning military maintainers. Wages run near or above the national median, especially for cleared roles.

Virginia's Part 147 schools include community college programs and specialized centers around the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas. Most are VA-approved, and the state's veteran-heavy population makes GI Bill usage routine.

BLS Median Wage

$72,500 / year

↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024

Top Employers
  • United Airlines (Dulles hub)
  • Naval Station Norfolk / Hampton Roads (civilian roles)
  • Defense contractors (Northern Virginia)
  • Business-aviation operators (D.C. area)
Maintenance Hubs
  • Washington, D.C. metro / Dulles
  • Hampton Roads / Norfolk
  • Richmond
Schools
4
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
4
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
89%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
4
↳ Live
§ Locator · VA4 markers

Schools across Virginia.

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

Becoming an A&P mechanic in Virginia

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

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