How much do Aviation Maintenance schools cost in Ohio?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 29 aviation maintenance schools in Ohio is $10,974. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a aviation maintenance in Ohio?

Yes — Ohio has 1 registered apprenticeship program 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 Ohio?

Working aviation maintenance professionals in Ohio earn a median of $80,570 per year, ranging from about $51,490 to $132,850 (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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Aviation Maintenance Schools in Ohio

29 schools in Ohio offer aviation maintenance-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 1 registered apprenticeship program in Ohio trains aviation maintenance apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups aviation maintenance with diesel mechanics and automotive technology — schools below may offer any of these.

Schools in Ohio

Median net price / yr (Ohio)

$10,974

national: $8,792

Median earnings (Ohio)

$38,316

national: $39,254

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

Aviation Maintenance pay in Ohio (all workers)

$80,570

range $51,490–$132,850 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working aviation maintenance professionals in Ohio 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 Ohio: No license required

Ohio has no state license for aircraft mechanics — certification is federal via the FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings (A&P) under 14 CFR Part 65, the same rulebook that governs the state's airline and MRO employers around Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. You qualify to test by completing an FAA Part 147 program (typically 18-24 months) or 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 Ohio 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 Ohio

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Airframe, Power Plant, or Repairer License — Federal Aviation Administration~Flight Standards District Office
HVAC Certificate — Ohio Department of Commerce~Division of Industrial Compliance
Professional Engineers and Surveyors — State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Professional Engineer — State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

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)
Cuyahoga Community College District	Cleveland	public	$4,266	19.1%	$35,654
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College	Cincinnati	public	$4,968	27.1%	$40,137
Sinclair Community College	Dayton	public	$5,992	29.4%	$37,558
Edison State Community College	Piqua	public	$7,142	45.6%	$41,360
Stark State College	North Canton	public	$5,986	29%	$34,661
Collins Career Technical Center	Chesapeake	public	$9,468	58.3%	$47,329
Washington State College of Ohio	Marietta	public	$7,714	39%	$37,988
Columbus State Community College	Columbus	public	$8,400	29.7%	$39,435
Great Oaks Career Campuses	Cincinnati	public	$12,037	73.6%	$55,163
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus	Jefferson	public	$9,599	53.9%	$42,163
Polaris Career Center	Middleburg Heights	public	$9,931	80.4%	$38,718
Southern State Community College	Hillsboro	public	$9,674	24.9%	$35,463
Owens Community College	Perrysburg	public	$10,369	40.3%	$37,275
Clark State College	Springfield	public	$12,135	31.3%	$39,584
Lorain County Joint Vocational School District	Oberlin	public	$11,578	82.9%	$35,776
Auburn Career Center	Concord Twp	public	$12,051	71.3%	$37,032
Hocking College	Nelsonville	public	$13,704	40.2%	$37,791
University of Northwestern Ohio	Lima	private nonprofit	$21,807	51.7%	$50,968
Madison Adult Career Center	Mansfield	public	$14,218	84.9%	$30,941
Terra State Community College	Fremont	public	$17,345	22.2%	$36,612
Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education	Canton	public	$21,634	77.8%	$42,134
Portage Lakes Career Center	Uniontown	public	$21,759	68.8%	$38,316
Wayne County Schools Career Center	Smithville	public	$29,232	77%	$42,774
Ohio Technical College	Cleveland	private for-profit	$34,972	76.2%	$48,450
EHOVE Career Center	Milan	public	not reported	88.7%	$40,117
Knox County Career Center	Mount Vernon	public	not reported	not reported	$38,212
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center	Canfield	public	not reported	83.6%	$37,526
Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District	Chillicothe	public	not reported	97.6%	$46,485
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County	Newark	public	not reported	83%	$38,002

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 Ohio

How much do Aviation Maintenance schools cost in Ohio?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 29 aviation maintenance schools in Ohio is $10,974. 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 Ohio?: Ohio has no state license for aircraft mechanics — certification is federal via the FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings (A&P) under 14 CFR Part 65, the same rulebook that governs the state's airline and MRO employers around Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. You qualify to test by completing an FAA Part 147 program (typically 18-24 months) or 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 Ohio?: Yes — Ohio has 1 registered apprenticeship program 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 Ohio?: Working aviation maintenance professionals in Ohio earn a median of $80,570 per year, ranging from about $51,490 to $132,850 (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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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.