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Marshall University Aviation Maintenance Technolog
HUNTINGTON, WV
Program
24 mo
Tuition
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Pass
91%
Reviews
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§ State · WV
A&P Mechanic Schools in West Virginia
↳ 2 FAA-approved Part 147 schools · 1 registered apprenticeship
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in West Virginia
West Virginia has quietly built a solid aerospace maintenance niche. The north-central part of the state around Bridgeport/Clarksburg hosts a notable MRO and aerospace cluster — including Pratt & Whitney engine overhaul and Bombardier service operations — anchored by the North Central West Virginia Airport.
The state has invested in aerospace workforce development, and the combination of MRO work and a very low cost of living makes West Virginia a competitive place to start an A&P career. Wages run near the national median in nominal terms and stretch further in real dollars.
West Virginia's Part 147 training includes Pierpont Community & Technical College and Marshall University's aviation maintenance program. Both are VA-approved.
BLS Median Wage
$63,500 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Pratt & Whitney (Bridgeport engine overhaul)
- Bombardier (Bridgeport service center)
- Aurora Flight Sciences (Bridgeport)
- Regional MRO operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Bridgeport / Clarksburg
- Charleston
- Eastern Panhandle
Schools
3
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
2
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
77%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
3
↳ Live
§ Locator · WV3 markers
Schools across West Virginia.
↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.
Becoming an A&P mechanic in West Virginia
West Virginia has 2 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. 2 of the 3 programs in West Virginia are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.