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Aircraft mechanic school in Ohio

14 aircraft mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these aviation maintenance programs, and Ohio has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Aircraft mechanics and avionics technicians inspect, test and repair aircraft and their systems. Most train at an FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school, some in a two-year degree, and most are certified by the FAA; employers often prefer mechanics with both the airframe and powerplant (A&P) ratings.1 For the FAA mechanic certificate you must be at least 18, read, write, speak and understand English, and pass written, oral and practical tests.2

In Ohio, 5 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 14 programs here are aviation maintenance (associate degree, 7 programs), airframe or powerplant only (3 programs), A&P certificate or diploma (2 programs) and avionics technician (2 programs).

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How much does aircraft mechanic school cost in Ohio?

Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$14,104 to $34,510most of them
Other aviation maintenance programs (7 programs)
$8,610 to $23,728most of them

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
77%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not reported
None of the 14 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Ohio may also offer aircraft mechanic school. How these figures are made

Is there free aircraft mechanic school in Ohio?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 14 aircraft mechanic programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Airframe or powerplant onlyIn personEducation and courses

    Aviation Maintenance Airframe Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusAirframe or powerplant only · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,110
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Airframe Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Airframe Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    229
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,110
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Airframe Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Airframe or powerplant onlyIn personEducation and courses

    Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusAirframe or powerplant only · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,800
    School website, Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,000
    Students counted
    228
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,800
    School website, Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • A&P certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aviation Maintenance Technology

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

    Vienna

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, ViennaA&P certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,100
    Price if you pay yourself$32,852
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,278
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $917
    Students counted
    82
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $32,852
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aviation Maintenance Technology

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

    West Mifflin, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, West Mifflin, PAAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$42,100
    Price if you pay yourself$46,098
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,531
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,357
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $46,098
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

  • Airframe or powerplant onlyIn personNo diploma needed

    Airframe Aviation Maintenance - Certificate

    Sinclair Community College

    Dayton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Sinclair Community College, DaytonAirframe or powerplant only · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,217
    School website, Airframe Aviation Maintenance - Certificate at Sinclair Community College
    More details about Airframe Aviation Maintenance - Certificate at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,510
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    42
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,217
    School website, Airframe Aviation Maintenance - Certificate at Sinclair Community College

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technology

    Sinclair Community College

    Dayton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Sinclair Community College, DaytonAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,449
    Program website, Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technology at Sinclair Community College
    More details about Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technology at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,449
    Program website, Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technology at Sinclair Community College

  • Avionics technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Avionics Electronics Technician

    Flamingo Air/Airline Ground Schools

    Cincinnati

    No diploma needed

    Flamingo Air/Airline Ground Schools, CincinnatiAvionics technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,420
    Program website, Avionics Electronics Technician at Flamingo Air/Airline Ground Schools
    More details about Avionics Electronics Technician at Flamingo Air/Airline Ground Schools
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,420
    Program website, Avionics Electronics Technician at Flamingo Air/Airline Ground Schools

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technology

    Sinclair Community College

    Dayton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Sinclair Community College, DaytonAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,013
    Program website, Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technology at Sinclair Community College
    More details about Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technology at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,013
    Program website, Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technology at Sinclair Community College

  • A&P certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aviation Maintenance Technician

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center

    Clayton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, ClaytonA&P certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,605
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Technician at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $475
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,605

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Aviation Maintenance

    Southern State Community College, OH

    Wilmington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southern State Community College, OH, WilmingtonAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,196
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance at Southern State Community College, OH
    More details about Aviation Maintenance at Southern State Community College, OH
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,196
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance at Southern State Community College, OH

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,156
    School website, Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $8,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,156
    School website, Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aviation Maintenance Technology

    Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, HarrisonAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,935
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Technology at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,935
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

  • Avionics technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Avionics Technician

    Federal Aerospace Institute

    Swanton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Federal Aerospace Institute, SwantonAvionics technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$33,550
    More details about Avionics Technician at Federal Aerospace Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $375
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $33,550

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aviation Electronics Technology

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

    West Mifflin, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, West Mifflin, PAAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$44,086
    Program website, Aviation Electronics Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
    More details about Aviation Electronics Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,603
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $44,086
    Program website, Aviation Electronics Technology at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

How to pay for aircraft mechanic school in Ohio

WIOA funding can pay for aircraft mechanic school in Ohio

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for aircraft mechanic school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for aircraft mechanic school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Aircraft mechanic school in Ohio

programs with a price cost under $10,000
3 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
13th of 13
aircraft mechanic programs here, against the typical state's 5
14 vs 5

State comparisons use the same figures as the aircraft mechanic school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Aircraft mechanic school in Dayton, Columbus, Pittsburgh and other Ohio cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area.

Other training in Ohio

How aircraft mechanic school compares with the rest of transportation and logistics: Transportation and logistics training in Ohio

Where the Ohio aviation maintenance program numbers come from

Which Ohio aviation maintenance programs are on this list?

These are the aviation maintenance programs Ohio approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Ohio offers.

How the prices and results of Ohio aviation maintenance programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about aircraft mechanic school in Ohio

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 14 CFR part 65, subpart D, Mechanics
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List