Orange Coast College
0.3 mi2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 34 aviation maintenance
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $1,222
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $53,930
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
2 verified schools within 25 mi · 34 graduates in 2023-24 · nearest first
4175 E. Conant Street, Long Beach, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 0 aviation maintenance
- Largest program 2025-26
- $45,800
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $47,922 associate degree
2 verified listings within 25 miles of Costa Mesa: 1 college or school reported 34 aviation maintenance graduates for 2023-24; 1 more is state-licensed school, apprenticeship center or private school whose own site confirms the program.
BLS puts the median annual wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in California at $86,100 (middle 80% from $53,860 to $116,690), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Licensing rules for aircraft mechanics are set by California: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-04); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-04. How we build this list.