Virginia
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Virginia
10 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Virginia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $86,570Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,150Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $82,200Median pay (state)
- $125,170Top 10% earn over
2,260 jobs in Virginia · 10 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 Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $58,150 | $74,700 | $82,200 | $96,520 | $125,170 | $86,570 | 2,260 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $61,060 | $76,550 | $93,910 | $103,480 | $131,070 | $92,900 | 1,440 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $58,410 | $77,490 | $80,450 | $89,230 | $106,480 | $82,210 | 650 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $59,550 | $59,550 | $75,300 | $77,100 | $93,510 | $70,580 | 90 |
| Richmond, VA | $55,130 | $62,400 | $75,100 | $82,550 | $96,400 | $75,340 | 140 |
Programs
Listed programs in Virginia
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Virginia. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Manassas, VA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 63 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Manassas, VA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 3 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Norfolk, VA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 92 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Norfolk, VA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Blue Ridge Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Weyers Cave, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $5,793–$12,306 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Blue Ridge Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Weyers Cave, VA | Associate degree | 5 | $5,793–$12,306 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Blue Ridge Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Weyers Cave, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 30 | $5,793–$12,306 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Blue Ridge Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Weyers Cave, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,793–$12,306 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Liberty University Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lynchburg, VA | Associate degree | 2 | $23,171 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Liberty University Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lynchburg, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $23,171 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
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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.