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Aviation Maintenance Schools in Michigan
26 schools in Michigan offer aviation maintenance-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 4 registered apprenticeship programs in Michigan train aviation maintenance apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups aviation maintenance with diesel mechanics and automotive technology — schools below may offer any of these.
Occupation pay is what working aviation maintenance professionals in Michigan earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.
Aviation Maintenance licensing in Michigan: No license required
Michigan does not license aircraft mechanics — the required credential is the federal FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings (A&P) under 14 CFR Part 65, the same standard used by Detroit Metro's airline maintenance operations. You qualify to test by graduating an FAA Part 147 program (typically 18-24 months; Michigan has several college-based programs) or by documenting 30 months of supervised hands-on experience for both ratings (18 months for one), then passing 3 written exams plus oral and practical tests. Uncertificated technicians may only work under supervision of a certificated mechanic or a Part 145 repair station.
Official source: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Standards Service — no Michigan state board licenses aircraft mechanics · Exam: 3 FAA written knowledge tests (General, Airframe, Powerplant) plus oral and practical exams with an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner; 70% passing, all tests within 24 months · Typical requirement: Age 18+, English proficiency; graduate an FAA Part 147 school (typically 18-24 months) OR document 18 months of practical experience per rating (30 months for both A&P)
Official license records related to aviation maintenance in Michigan
From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:
- Mechanic, Master — Michigan Secretary of State
- Inspector, Mechanical — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
- Mechanical Contractor — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
- Motor Vehicle Specialty Mechanic — Michigan Secretary of State
- Asbestos Abatement Worker — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.
Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | public | $660 | 22.4% | $34,795 |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | public | $1,618 | 16.6% | $41,596 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo | public | $2,979 | 21.5% | $38,618 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | public | $3,249 | 31.1% | $39,449 |
| Alpena Community College | Alpena | public | $3,320 | 50.4% | $36,442 |
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon | public | $4,005 | 20.9% | $36,549 |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe | public | $4,586 | 23.6% | $41,646 |
| Delta College | University Center | public | $4,547 | 23.8% | $37,781 |
| Gogebic Community College | Ironwood | public | $5,397 | 34.7% | $40,950 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | public | $5,437 | 19.2% | $39,206 |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | public | $5,777 | 31.6% | $37,395 |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac | public | $5,978 | 30.4% | $37,303 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | public | $6,231 | 32% | $38,167 |
| Mott Community College | Flint | public | $5,687 | 21.3% | $32,538 |
| Montcalm Community College | Sidney | public | $7,280 | 34.7% | $35,499 |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling | public | $7,456 | 23% | $35,831 |
| Jackson College | Jackson | public | $7,761 | 19.5% | $36,898 |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison | public | $8,370 | 22.9% | $37,319 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | public | $8,621 | 23.8% | $38,377 |
| Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville | public | $8,918 | 28.8% | $37,540 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | public | $7,656 | 19.7% | $29,079 |
| Bay de Noc Community College | Escanaba | public | $11,949 | 36.5% | $35,090 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton | Canton | private for-profit | $22,985 | 65.8% | $62,575 |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute | Plainwell | public | not reported | 43.9% | $29,376 |
| School of Missionary Aviation Technology | Ionia | private nonprofit | $17,511 | 95.1% | not reported |
| Marine Trades Institute | Cedarville | private nonprofit | $25,522 | not reported | not reported |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not aviation maintenance graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
Common questions: Aviation Maintenance school in Michigan
- How much do Aviation Maintenance schools cost in Michigan?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 26 aviation maintenance schools in Michigan is $5,978. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
- Do you need a license to work as a aviation maintenance in Michigan?
- Michigan does not license aircraft mechanics — the required credential is the federal FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings (A&P) under 14 CFR Part 65, the same standard used by Detroit Metro's airline maintenance operations. You qualify to test by graduating an FAA Part 147 program (typically 18-24 months; Michigan has several college-based programs) or by documenting 30 months of supervised hands-on experience for both ratings (18 months for one), then passing 3 written exams plus oral and practical tests. Uncertificated technicians may only work under supervision of a certificated mechanic or a Part 145 repair station.
- Can you get paid to train as a aviation maintenance in Michigan?
- Yes — Michigan has 4 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the aviation maintenance apprenticeships page for the current list.
- What does a aviation maintenance earn in Michigan?
- Working aviation maintenance professionals in Michigan earn a median of $74,900 per year, ranging from about $48,180 to $118,100 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.
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