Aircraft Mechanic Pay by State
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Vermont (2026)
Real A&P pay, Part 147 schools, and how to start — from US Trade Route, built by a working tradesman. Updated July 2026.
Vermont has the most interesting new-aviation story in New England: BETA Technologies is building electric aircraft in Burlington and hiring maintenance-minded people into a sector that barely existed five years ago. The traditional side — Burlington airline stations and GA fleets — stays steady.
Vermont Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range
$48-90k
⚙ Emerging eVTOL & GA push higher
The A&P Pay Ladder
Aircraft mechanic pay climbs with your certificate and your seat. New A&Ps start on the line or in the hangar; experienced mechanics add type experience and shift premiums; the top of the ladder is lead positions and the Inspection Authorization (IA) — and at airlines and cargo carriers, license premiums and union scale stack on top of all of it.
New A&P Mechanic$48k
Experienced A&P$70k
Lead / Inspector (IA)$92k+
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Who Hires Aircraft Mechanics in Vermont
Airlines, MRO shops, cargo carriers, manufacturers, and business-aviation service centers are where A&Ps work — and in Vermont, these are the names mechanics know, based on reviews from mechanics in the field.
BETA Technologies (Burlington)★ 4.3 (9 reviews)
Heritage Aviation (Burlington)★ 4.0 (5 reviews)
A&P Schools & Training in Vermont
The standard route is an FAA Part 147 school — 12-24 months, roughly 1,900 curriculum hours, typically $20-50k (community-college programs run far less). Most Part 147 schools accept the GI Bill. Rosters change — always confirm a school's current programs directly.
In-state Part 147 options are limitedVermont State University and New England schools serve this market; many train at East Coast Aero Tech (MA) — confirm current options at source
How to Become an Aircraft Mechanic in Vermont
The path is federal, applied locally: graduate an FAA Part 147 program (or document 30 months of hands-on experience — the route most military mechanics use), then pass the FAA written, oral, and practical exams for the Airframe and Powerplant ratings. That A&P certificate is a federal license good in all 50 states — no four-year degree at any step.
For the complete step-by-step — costs, the experience route, and what the exams cover — read our full guide to becoming an aircraft mechanic. Thinking about the cockpit instead? See the pilot guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aircraft mechanics make in Vermont?
Aircraft mechanics in Vermont earn roughly $48-90k depending on employer and experience. New A&Ps start around $48k, experienced mechanics reach $70k, and lead mechanics or inspectors (IA) at airlines and cargo carriers clear $92k+ with license premiums and shift differentials. Emerging eVTOL & GA push higher.
How long does it take to become an aircraft mechanic in Vermont?
The standard route is an FAA Part 147 school — 12-24 months and roughly 1,900 curriculum hours — then the FAA written, oral, and practical exams for the Airframe and Powerplant ratings. The alternative is documenting 30 months of hands-on experience, the path most military mechanics use.
Do you need a degree to be an aircraft mechanic in Vermont?
No. The A&P is a federal certificate, not a degree — you qualify through a Part 147 school (typically $20-50k, far less at community colleges) or documented experience, then pass the FAA exams. Most Part 147 schools accept the GI Bill.
Where do Vermont aircraft mechanics train and work?
Vermont State University and New England schools serve this market; many train at East Coast Aero Tech (MA) — confirm current options at source. Hiring nearby: BETA Technologies (Burlington), Heritage Aviation (Burlington).