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A&P Mechanic Schools in Washington

6 FAA-approved Part 147 schools · 2 registered apprenticeships

§ Brief

Aircraft maintenance in Washington

Washington is Boeing country. The Puget Sound region is one of the largest aerospace manufacturing centers on earth, with Boeing's Everett and Renton plants building widebody and 737 aircraft and employing a vast workforce that includes many A&P-certified mechanics. The dense supplier and MRO ecosystem around Seattle multiplies that demand further.

Beyond manufacturing, Washington supports strong commercial aviation through Alaska Airlines (headquartered in Seattle), Delta's growing Sea-Tac hub, and a significant military presence at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the region's naval air stations. Aircraft-mechanic wages in Washington run above the national median, reflecting both the cost of living and the concentration of high-skill manufacturing work.

The state's Part 147 programs cluster around the Seattle–Tacoma corridor and Spokane, largely within the community and technical college system. Most are VA-approved, and the proximity to Boeing and Alaska Airlines gives graduates unusually direct lines into major employers.

BLS Median Wage

$80,700 / year

↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024

Top Employers
  • Boeing (Everett, Renton)
  • Alaska Airlines (Seattle HQ)
  • Delta Air Lines (Sea-Tac)
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord (civilian roles)
  • Aviation Technical Services (Everett MRO)
Maintenance Hubs
  • Seattle / Everett
  • Tacoma
  • Spokane
Schools
8
Listed
GI Bill Approved
6
VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
95%
FAA records
Matching Filters
8
Live
§ Locator · WA8 markers

Schools across Washington.

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

Becoming an A&P mechanic in Washington

Washington has 6 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools and 2 DOL-registered aviation maintenance apprenticeships. 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. 6 of the 8 programs in Washington are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.

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