Florida
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Florida
34 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Florida, plus BLS pay data for the state and 17 metro areas.
- $79,880Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,500Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,940Median pay (state)
- $130,190Top 10% earn over
14,850 jobs in Florida · 34 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 Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $45,500 | $59,660 | $76,940 | $97,430 | $130,190 | $79,880 | 14,850 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $49,240 | $69,010 | $92,430 | $126,020 | $132,040 | $93,130 | 2,380 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $46,740 | $59,660 | $78,260 | $99,830 | $134,560 | $81,890 | 6,460 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $47,950 | $65,260 | $77,180 | $118,380 | $118,380 | $85,080 | 140 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $44,050 | $50,190 | $76,730 | $90,020 | $104,820 | $73,860 | 140 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $50,250 | $62,790 | $75,380 | $81,600 | $92,850 | $73,530 | 280 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $39,660 | $50,180 | $72,800 | $82,650 | $102,010 | $74,640 | 170 |
| Ocala, FL | $45,850 | $49,990 | $71,770 | $78,850 | $92,780 | $67,760 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $27,110 | $48,780 | $71,510 | $95,800 | $127,520 | $74,000 | 1,050 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $46,400 | $60,400 | $67,200 | $78,960 | $91,710 | $70,220 | 1,440 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $46,030 | $59,300 | $66,750 | $81,750 | $107,270 | $71,960 | 660 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $41,660 | $52,480 | $65,870 | $77,650 | $98,940 | $67,230 | 140 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $31,450 | $62,470 | $65,270 | $77,500 | $95,620 | $68,730 | 30 |
Programs
Listed programs in Florida
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Florida. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Casselberry, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 125 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Casselberry, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Pierce, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 28 | $44,975 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Broward College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,830–$8,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Broward College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,830–$8,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Charlotte Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Port Charlotte, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $3,110–$12,110 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Charlotte Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Port Charlotte, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 30 | $3,110–$12,110 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Eastern Florida State College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Melbourne, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $2,496–$9,739 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Eastern Florida State College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Melbourne, FL | Associate degree | 0 | $2,496–$9,739 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Eastern Florida State College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Melbourne, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 26 | $2,496–$9,739 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Daytona Beach, FL | Associate degree | 74 | $12,553 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Daytona Beach, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 205 | $12,553 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Associate degree | 0 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| George Stone Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Pensacola, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $4,200 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| George Stone Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Pensacola, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 26 | $4,200 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| George T Baker Aviation Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Miami, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 115 | $4,360 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| George T Baker Aviation Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Miami, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 146 | $4,360 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Lively Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Tallahassee, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 24 | $5,916 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lively Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Tallahassee, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 25 | $5,916 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Naples, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $5,179 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Naples, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $5,179 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clearwater, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 236 | $41,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Clearwater, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 123 | $41,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Northwest Florida State College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Niceville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $3,120–$11,940 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Northwest Florida State College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Niceville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,120–$11,940 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Pasco-Hernando State College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | New Port Richey, FL | Associate degree | 0 | $3,155–$12,032 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Polk State College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Winter Haven, FL | Associate degree | 0 | $2,694–$9,817 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tom P. Haney Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Panama City, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $4,752 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tom P. Haney Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Panama City, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $4,752 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Traviss Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lakeland, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $970 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Traviss Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lakeland, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $970 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Miramar, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $49,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
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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; 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.