California
Aircraft Mechanic programs in California
85 listed aircraft mechanic programs in California, plus BLS pay data for the state and 17 metro areas.
- $86,110Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $53,860Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $86,100Median pay (state)
- $116,690Top 10% earn over
12,590 jobs in California · 85 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay in California
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $53,860 | $68,390 | $86,100 | $99,650 | $116,690 | $86,110 | 12,590 |
| United States | $48,780 | $62,630 | $79,870 | $99,130 | $128,890 | $84,740 | 138,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59,160 | $72,630 | $98,760 | $117,720 | $138,510 | $97,300 | 260 |
| Yuba City, CA | $60,220 | $90,000 | $97,240 | $100,820 | $110,880 | $92,740 | 80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,320 | $77,450 | $93,400 | $124,060 | $134,180 | $98,470 | 940 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $57,630 | $74,920 | $91,750 | $104,190 | $116,690 | $88,450 | 710 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,440 | $76,540 | $87,560 | $96,450 | $104,830 | $86,550 | 1,720 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $47,600 | $68,450 | $85,340 | $95,320 | $95,320 | $81,800 | 110 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $68,470 | $83,290 | $85,250 | $108,160 | $108,160 | $91,400 | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,870 | $65,780 | $83,250 | $104,160 | $123,120 | $86,550 | 5,020 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $56,490 | $64,850 | $82,420 | $100,180 | $118,840 | $84,690 | 510 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $56,120 | $62,700 | $81,440 | $96,660 | $103,910 | $80,480 | 1,120 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $55,990 | $64,510 | $79,810 | $95,480 | $166,120 | $86,520 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $50,100 | $63,380 | $79,590 | $96,370 | $109,580 | $82,790 | 210 |
Programs
Listed programs in California
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in California. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Community College District Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lancaster, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lancaster, CA | Associate degree | 111 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lancaster, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 352 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lancaster, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lancaster, CA | Associate degree | 9 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fremont, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 109 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| California Aeronautical University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bakersfield, CA | Associate degree | 2 | $39,972 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| California Aeronautical University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bakersfield, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 4 | $39,972 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Chaffey College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $1,184–$11,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Chaffey College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Associate degree | 10 | $1,184–$11,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Chaffey College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 10 | $1,184–$11,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Chaffey College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $1,184–$11,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Chaffey College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Associate degree | 6 | $1,184–$11,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| City College of San Francisco Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Francisco, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,696–$16,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| City College of San Francisco Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Francisco, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,696–$16,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| City College of San Francisco Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Francisco, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,696–$16,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| City College of San Francisco Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Francisco, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,696–$16,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| College of Alameda Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Alameda, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 27 | $1,258–$10,138 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| College of Alameda Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Alameda, CA | Associate degree | 11 | $1,258–$10,138 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| College of Alameda Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Alameda, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $1,258–$10,138 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| College of Alameda Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Alameda, CA | Associate degree | 13 | $1,258–$10,138 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| College of the Sequoias Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Visalia, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,394–$9,038 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Cuesta College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Luis Obispo, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $1,350–$11,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Cuesta College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Luis Obispo, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 23 | $1,350–$11,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| East Los Angeles College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Monterey Park, CA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 4 | $1,238–$11,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Gavilan College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Gilroy, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,444–$12,544 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Gavilan College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Gilroy, CA | Associate degree | 3 | $1,444–$12,544 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Gavilan College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Gilroy, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $1,444–$12,544 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Gavilan College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Gilroy, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 31 | $1,444–$12,544 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Gavilan College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Gilroy, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,444–$12,544 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Gavilan College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Gilroy, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $1,444–$12,544 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Long Beach City College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Long Beach, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,560–$13,336 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Long Beach City College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Long Beach, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,560–$13,336 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Long Beach City College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Long Beach, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $1,560–$13,336 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Mt San Antonio College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Walnut, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 20 | $1,364–$11,136 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Mt San Antonio College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Walnut, CA | Associate degree | 23 | $1,364–$11,136 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Mt San Antonio College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Walnut, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $1,364–$11,136 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Orange Coast College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Costa Mesa, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $1,222–$11,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Orange Coast College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Costa Mesa, CA | Associate degree | 10 | $1,222–$11,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Orange Coast College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Costa Mesa, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 15 | $1,222–$11,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Orange Coast College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Costa Mesa, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $1,222–$11,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Orange Coast College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Costa Mesa, CA | Associate degree | 1 | $1,222–$11,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Reedley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Reedley, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,334–$9,426 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Reedley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Reedley, CA | Associate degree | 6 | $1,334–$9,426 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Reedley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Reedley, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 13 | $1,334–$9,426 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Reedley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Reedley, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 37 | $1,334–$9,426 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Reedley College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Reedley, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,334–$9,426 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Reedley College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Reedley, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $1,334–$9,426 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Sacramento City College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Sacramento, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Sacramento City College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Sacramento, CA | Associate degree | 6 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Sacramento City College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Sacramento, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 7 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Sacramento City College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Sacramento, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Sacramento City College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Sacramento, CA | Associate degree | 2 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| San Bernardino Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Bernardino, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,185–$11,121 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Bernardino Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Bernardino, CA | Associate degree | 3 | $1,185–$11,121 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Bernardino Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Bernardino, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $1,185–$11,121 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Bernardino Valley College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Bernardino, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,185–$11,121 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| San Diego Miramar College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Diego Miramar College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Associate degree | 11 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Diego Miramar College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 8 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Diego Miramar College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Diego Miramar College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| San Diego Miramar College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| San Diego Miramar College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fresno, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $26,978 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fresno, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 37 | $26,978 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Solano Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairfield, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,172–$9,812 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Solano Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairfield, CA | Associate degree | 2 | $1,172–$9,812 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Solano Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairfield, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 1 | $1,172–$9,812 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Solano Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fairfield, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $1,172–$9,812 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Solano Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fairfield, CA | Associate degree | 1 | $1,172–$9,812 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Inglewood, CA | Associate degree | 22 | $48,666 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Inglewood, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 156 | $48,666 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Riverside, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 138 | $42,880 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Long Beach, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $45,800 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Victor Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Victorville, CA | Associate degree | 12 | $1,449–$10,125 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Victor Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Victorville, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 99 | $1,449–$10,125 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Victor Valley College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Victorville, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 49 | $1,449–$10,125 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| West Los Angeles College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Culver City, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 82 | $1,238–$11,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| West Los Angeles College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Culver City, CA | Associate degree | 21 | $1,238–$11,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| West Los Angeles College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Culver City, CA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $1,238–$11,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| West Los Angeles College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Culver City, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 75 | $1,238–$11,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| West Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Saratoga, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| West Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Saratoga, CA | Associate degree | 4 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| West Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Saratoga, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
Browse by city
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.