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Aircraft mechanic school in Seattle, Washington

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

9 schools offer these aviation maintenance programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved 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 Seattle, 2 of the 22 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 14 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 22 programs here are avionics technician (7 programs), aircraft mechanic apprenticeship (4 programs), aviation maintenance (associate degree, 3 programs), aircraft structures and assembly (3 programs), and 5 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 22 programs

All 29 aircraft mechanic programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does aircraft mechanic school cost in Seattle?

$2,359 to $6,588 is what most aircraft mechanic programs in Seattle cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $1,129 to $21,500

In the typical program

Finished the program
90%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
14 to 60 weeks

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

Is there free aircraft mechanic school in Seattle?

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

All 22 aircraft mechanic programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

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22 programs

  • FAA exam prep or short courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    General Aviation

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    South Seattle College, SeattleFAA exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,129
    Program website, General Aviation at South Seattle College
    More details about General Aviation at South Seattle College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,129
    Program website, General Aviation at South Seattle College

  • Airframe or powerplant onlyIn personPrerequisite courses

    Aviation Airframe Mechanic

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    South Seattle College, SeattleAirframe or powerplant only · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,176
    Program website, Aviation Airframe Mechanic at South Seattle College
    More details about Aviation Airframe Mechanic at South Seattle College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    55 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,176
    Program website, Aviation Airframe Mechanic at South Seattle College

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aviation Maintenance Technology

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Everett Community College, EverettAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,500

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Everett Community College
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Technology at Everett Community College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    52
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Technology at Everett Community College

  • Airframe or powerplant onlyIn personPrerequisite courses

    Aviation Powerplant Mechanic

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    South Seattle College, SeattleAirframe or powerplant only · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,176
    Program website, Aviation Powerplant Mechanic at South Seattle College
    More details about Aviation Powerplant Mechanic at South Seattle College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    55 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,176
    Program website, Aviation Powerplant Mechanic at South Seattle College

  • Aircraft structures and assemblyHybridPrerequisite courses

    Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodAircraft structures and assembly · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$51,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic at Edmonds College
    More details about Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic at Edmonds College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,872
    Length
    8 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    36
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic at Edmonds College

  • Aircraft structures and assemblyHybridPrerequisite courses

    Avionics Electronics I: Wire Assembly Certificate

    North Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    North Seattle College, SeattleAircraft structures and assembly · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,335
    Program website, Avionics Electronics I: Wire Assembly Certificate at North Seattle College
    More details about Avionics Electronics I: Wire Assembly Certificate at North Seattle College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,335
    Program website, Avionics Electronics I: Wire Assembly Certificate at North Seattle College

  • Avionics technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Aviation Electronics II: Electronics Technician

    North Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    North Seattle College, SeattleAvionics technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,952
    Program website, Aviation Electronics II: Electronics Technician at North Seattle College
    More details about Aviation Electronics II: Electronics Technician at North Seattle College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,952
    Program website, Aviation Electronics II: Electronics Technician at North Seattle College

  • Avionics technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    Aircraft Avionics Systems

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Everett Community College, EverettAvionics technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,419
    Program website, Aircraft Avionics Systems at Everett Community College
    More details about Aircraft Avionics Systems at Everett Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,419
    Program website, Aircraft Avionics Systems at Everett Community College

  • Avionics technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    Aircraft Wiring

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Everett Community College, EverettAvionics technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,419
    Program website, Aircraft Wiring at Everett Community College
    More details about Aircraft Wiring at Everett Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,419
    Program website, Aircraft Wiring at Everett Community College

  • Avionics technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    Aircraft Electronics

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Everett Community College, EverettAvionics technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,359
    Program website, Aircraft Electronics at Everett Community College
    More details about Aircraft Electronics at Everett Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,359
    Program website, Aircraft Electronics at Everett Community College

  • Avionics technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    Aircraft Electronics Technician

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Everett Community College, EverettAvionics technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,425
    Program website, Aircraft Electronics Technician at Everett Community College
    More details about Aircraft Electronics Technician at Everett Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,425
    Program website, Aircraft Electronics Technician at Everett Community College

  • Avionics technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    Avionics Technician

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Everett Community College, EverettAvionics technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,842
    Program website, Avionics Technician at Everett Community College
    More details about Avionics Technician at Everett Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,842
    Program website, Avionics Technician at Everett Community College

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

    Aircraft Electronic Technician

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Everett Community College, EverettAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,800
    Program website, Aircraft Electronic Technician at Everett Community College
    More details about Aircraft Electronic Technician at Everett Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,800
    Program website, Aircraft Electronic Technician at Everett Community College

  • Aviation maintenance (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Airframe/Avionics

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Everett Community College, EverettAviation maintenance (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,800
    Program website, Airframe/Avionics at Everett Community College
    More details about Airframe/Avionics at Everett Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,800
    Program website, Airframe/Avionics at Everett Community College

  • Avionics technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Avionics Technician

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Clover Park Technical College, LakewoodAvionics technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$45,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,396
    Program website, Avionics Technician at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Avionics Technician at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,353
    Length
    22 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,396
    Program website, Avionics Technician at Clover Park Technical College

  • A&P certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses

    Airframe and Powerplant Seminar

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    South Seattle College, SeattleA&P certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,435
    Program website, Airframe and Powerplant Seminar at South Seattle College
    More details about Airframe and Powerplant Seminar at South Seattle College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,435
    Program website, Airframe and Powerplant Seminar at South Seattle College

  • A&P certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    South Seattle College, SeattleA&P certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,588
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant at South Seattle College
    More details about Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant at South Seattle College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,588
    Program website, Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant at South Seattle College

  • Aircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aircraft Airframe Mechanic

    Aviation Technical Services

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Aviation Technical Services, EverettAircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Aircraft Airframe Mechanic at Aviation Technical Services
    More details about Aircraft Airframe Mechanic at Aviation Technical Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Aircraft Airframe Mechanic at Aviation Technical Services

  • Aircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Aircraft Mechanic Airframe

    AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee

    Kent

    High school diploma or equivalent

    AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee, KentAircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Aircraft Mechanic Airframe at AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Aircraft Mechanic Airframe at AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    90 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Aircraft Mechanic Airframe at AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee

  • Aircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant

    AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee

    Kent

    No diploma needed

    AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee, KentAircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant at AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant at AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant at AJAC - Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee

  • Aircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Blue Streak Mechanic

    IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Committee

    Auburn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Committee, AuburnAircraft mechanic apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Blue Streak Mechanic at IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Blue Streak Mechanic at IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Blue Streak Mechanic at IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Committee

  • Aircraft structures and assemblyIn personNo diploma needed

    Electronics Tech: Aerospace Assembly Specialist

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandAircraft structures and assembly · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Electronics Tech: Aerospace Assembly Specialist at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Electronics Tech: Aerospace Assembly Specialist at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Electronics Tech: Aerospace Assembly Specialist at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

How to pay for aircraft mechanic school in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for aircraft mechanic school in Seattle

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.

Other training in Seattle

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

Where the Seattle aviation maintenance program numbers come from

Which Seattle aviation maintenance programs are on this list?

These are the aviation maintenance programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Seattle 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 Seattle

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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