Dallas is one of the fastest-growing metros in Texas — and demand for skilled aircraft mechanics is surging with it. Find local apprenticeships, trade schools, and training programs. Start earning while you learn.
DFW International Airport is one of the busiest in the world, and American Airlines' maintenance hub is one of the largest aircraft maintenance operations in the country. The regional general aviation market adds additional demand. DFW aircraft mechanics benefit from one of the largest concentrations of aviation maintenance work in the US.
Salary Data — Dallas
What aircraft mechanics earn in Dallas.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro — Aircraft Mechanic Wages
Entry level (0–2 years)$48,000 – $60,000
A&P Mechanic (3–5 years)$65,000 – $85,000
Avionics / inspection$80,000 – $102,000+
Senior technician / lead$90,000 – $115,000+
Texas statewide median (BLS)$72,290
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics. Data reflects 2024 figures for Texas.
Training Paths
Programs available near Dallas.
FAA-Approved Program
Aviation Maintenance Technology — Dallas area
FAA Part 147 approved aviation maintenance programs in the Dallas area prepare students for the A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanic certification. Programs run 18-24 months.
Community College
Local Community College — Aviation Maintenance
Dallas-area community colleges with aviation programs offer affordable paths to A&P certification with strong local employer connections.
Military Transition
Military MOS to A&P Certification
Veterans with aviation maintenance experience from military service can often credit their training toward FAA A&P certification. Strong demand for veteran aircraft mechanics in Dallas.
Manufacturer Training
OEM Technical Training — Authorized Centers
Manufacturer-authorized training from Boeing, Airbus, and others adds market value for A&P mechanics in the Dallas commercial aviation market.
Texas licenses electricians through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Dallas and Tarrant counties follow state licensing — no additional local license beyond the TDLR credential is required to work in the DFW Metroplex.
FAQ
Common questions about Dallas aircraft mechanic training.
Dallas aircraft mechanics earn $48,000–$115,000+ depending on certification and experience. Avionics specialists and inspection authorization (IA) holders earn at the high end. Texas statewide BLS median is $72,290.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification is the standard credential. Requires completing an FAA Part 147 program (18-24 months) and passing written, oral, and practical exams. Inspection Authorization (IA) is an advanced credential requiring A&P plus additional experience.
FAA-approved A&P programs run 18-24 months at most schools. You can also qualify through military experience or on-the-job experience (18 months per certificate). After training, you pass three FAA exams to receive your A&P certificate.
Dallas has significant aviation activity. FAA projects continued demand for A&P mechanics nationally. Dallas's aviation market — commercial, cargo, corporate, and regional — creates consistent employment opportunities.
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