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Aircraft Maintenance Technology Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 1,302 students earned their Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Aircraft Maintenance Technology is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Aircraft Maintenance Technology Majors in California

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 561
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 561
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 468
Associate Degree 260
Bachelor’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 54.8%
  • White: 19.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Aircraft Maintenance Technology Grads in California

There are 16,290 people in the state and 174,840 people in the nation working in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician jobs.

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Wages for Aircraft Maintenance Technology Jobs in California

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician grads earn an average of $49,600 in the state and $55,530 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,109 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $3,524.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
319 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,530 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,736.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
199 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,283.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
265 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. An average student at Aviation Institute of Maintenance will pay a net price of $25,772.

#5

Victor Valley College

Victorville
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,967 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 17%. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,481 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. A typical student attending West LA College will pay a net price of $8,110. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,565 a year. 69% of students get financical aid.

#8

Gavilan College

Gilroy
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,538 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,161. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,101 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,730.

#10

College of Alameda

Alameda
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,983 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $7,530. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

Aircraft Maintenance Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 12% $70,980
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers -15% $48,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Automotive Mechanics Technology 2,906
Diesel Mechanics Technology 380
Collision & Repair Technology 279
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 204
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology 60
Small Engine Mechanics Technology 16
Avionics Maintenance Technology 3

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