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title: "Aircraft Mechanic Programs in California: Pay & Tuition"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/
description: "Aircraft Mechanic pay in California: BLS average $86,110 (all experience levels), median $86,100, bottom 10% $53,860. 85 listed programs."
updated: 2026-11-03
wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15"
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# Aircraft Mechanic programs in *California*

85 listed aircraft mechanic programs in California, plus BLS pay data for the state and 17 metro areas.

- **$86,110** Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- **$53,860** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$86,100** Median pay (state)
- **$116,690** Top 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

- [San Diego 7](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/san-diego/)
- [Gilroy 6](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/gilroy/)
- [Reedley 6](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/reedley/)
- [Costa Mesa 5](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/costa-mesa/)
- [Fairfield 5](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/fairfield/)
- [Lancaster 5](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/lancaster/)
- [Rancho Cucamonga 5](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/rancho-cucamonga/)
- [Sacramento 5](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/california/sacramento/)

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 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### 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 |
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

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](https://www.avc.edu/) 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](https://www.avc.edu/) 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](https://www.avc.edu/) 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](https://www.avc.edu/) 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](https://www.avc.edu/) 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](https://aviationmaintenance.edu/campuses/fremont-ca) 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](https://www.calaero.edu/) 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](https://www.calaero.edu/) 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](https://www.chaffey.edu/) 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](https://www.chaffey.edu/) 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](https://www.chaffey.edu/) 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](https://www.chaffey.edu/) 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](https://www.chaffey.edu/) 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](https://www.ccsf.edu/) 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](https://www.ccsf.edu/) 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](https://www.ccsf.edu/) 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](https://www.ccsf.edu/) 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](https://alameda.edu/) 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](https://alameda.edu/) 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](https://alameda.edu/) 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](https://alameda.edu/) 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](https://www.cos.edu/) 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](https://www.cuesta.edu/) 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](https://www.cuesta.edu/) 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](https://www.elac.edu/) 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](https://www.gavilan.edu/) 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](https://www.gavilan.edu/) 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](https://www.gavilan.edu/) 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](https://www.gavilan.edu/) 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](https://www.gavilan.edu/) 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](https://www.gavilan.edu/) 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](https://www.lbcc.edu/) 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](https://www.lbcc.edu/) 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](https://www.lbcc.edu/) 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](https://www.mtsac.edu/) 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](https://www.mtsac.edu/) 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](https://www.mtsac.edu/) 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](https://orangecoastcollege.edu/) 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](https://orangecoastcollege.edu/) 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](https://orangecoastcollege.edu/) 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](https://orangecoastcollege.edu/) 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](https://orangecoastcollege.edu/) 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](https://www.reedleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.reedleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.reedleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.reedleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.reedleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.reedleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.scc.losrios.edu/) 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](https://www.scc.losrios.edu/) 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](https://www.scc.losrios.edu/) 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](https://www.scc.losrios.edu/) 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](https://www.scc.losrios.edu/) 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](https://www.valleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.valleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.valleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.valleycollege.edu/) 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](https://www.sdmiramar.edu/) 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](https://www.sdmiramar.edu/) 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](https://www.sdmiramar.edu/) 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](https://www.sdmiramar.edu/) 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](https://www.sdmiramar.edu/) 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](https://www.sdmiramar.edu/) 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](https://www.sdmiramar.edu/) 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](https://www.sjvc.edu/) 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](https://www.sjvc.edu/) 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](https://welcome.solano.edu/) 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](https://welcome.solano.edu/) 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](https://welcome.solano.edu/) 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](https://welcome.solano.edu/) 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](https://welcome.solano.edu/) 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](https://www.spartan.edu/) 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](https://www.spartan.edu/) 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](https://www.spartan.edu/) 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](https://www.uti.edu/) 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](https://www.vvc.edu/) 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](https://www.vvc.edu/) 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](https://www.vvc.edu/) 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](https://www.wlac.edu/) 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](https://www.wlac.edu/) 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](https://www.wlac.edu/) 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](https://www.wlac.edu/) 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](https://www.westvalley.edu/) 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](https://www.westvalley.edu/) Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Saratoga, CA | Associate degree | 4 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| [West Valley College](https://www.westvalley.edu/) Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Saratoga, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program.

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## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3011.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)).
- **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)).

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.

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