Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Long Beach, California?
Grease Pilot lists 14 A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeship opportunities from FAA-certified mechanics and maintenance shops in Long Beach, California. The supervised hours you log count toward the experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your A&P certificate — no Part 147 school needed.
Updated July 2, 2026
Long Beach is in Los Angeles County, California.
A&P Apprenticeship Opportunities in Long Beach, California
| Status | Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Dumindu | Long Beach | A&P | A&P Supervisor | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Aeronautical Technology INC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Atlas Instruments LLC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Aviation Repair Solutions INC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Candace a Larned Enterprises INC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | City of Long Beach California INC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Ocr Aviation | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Radiance Engineering LLC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Shimadzu Precision Instruments INC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Socal Jet Services INC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Tims Aircraft Engines INC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | West Coast Aircraft Maintenance LLC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Zephyr Services LLC | Long Beach | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
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FAA FSDO Serving California
What is a FSDO? It's your local FAA office. As an aspiring A&P mechanic, this is where you verify the on-the-job hours you've logged and get cleared to take the FAA mechanic exams — the written, oral, and practical tests — on the way to your A&P certificate.
Los Angeles Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 777 S. Aviation Blvd, Suite 150, El Segundo, CA 90245 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (424) 405-7870
Common Questions
Where can I find an aircraft mechanic (A&P) apprenticeship in Long Beach, California?
Browse the apprenticeship opportunities on this page — they're organized by state and city. Each one is an on-the-job-training role with a certified A&P or Part 145 repair station where you log experience toward your A&P certificate; open any listing to see its pay, location, and how to connect.
How do I become an aircraft mechanic (A&P) in Long Beach, California?
One path is supervised on-the-job training: log the practical experience required under 14 CFR 65.77 under a certificated mechanic, document it (FAA Form 8610-2), then pass the FAA written, oral, and practical tests (14 CFR 65.75).
What do you need to start an A&P apprenticeship?
No degree or A&P school is required to start. To be certificated, the FAA requires you to be at least 18 and able to read, write, speak, and understand English (14 CFR 65.71); you earn the experience itself by logging supervised on-the-job training under a certificated mechanic (14 CFR 65.77).
How long does it take to become an A&P mechanic through on-the-job training?
Under 14 CFR 65.77, you need at least 18 months of documented practical experience for a single rating (Airframe or Powerplant), or 30 months working both at the same time, under a certificated mechanic — then you pass the FAA written, oral, and practical tests.
What opportunities are available in Long Beach, California as an A&P mechanic?
SpaceX builds its Falcon 9 rockets at its production facility in Hawthorne, California. Beyond that, FAA-certified maintenance shops across Long Beach, California offer on-the-job training where you can log experience toward your A&P certificate under 14 CFR 65.77.
Do I need to attend an A&P school in Long Beach, California?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Long Beach, California include California Aeronautical University (Bakersfield), Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut), Sacramento City College, San Joaquin Valley College (Fresno), Long Beach City College. You don't have to attend one — the FAA also recognizes documented on-the-job training under 14 CFR 65.77 as a path to A&P eligibility.
How do I know if a job is an A&P apprenticeship?
An on-the-job training (apprenticeship) role doesn't require you to already hold an A&P certificate — it's supervised work where you log experience toward it. Every opportunity listed here is that kind of OJT role, and each listing shows the shop's pay and terms.
Are these apprenticeships paid?
The opportunities listed above are on-the-job training roles offered by maintenance shops; pay and terms are set by each shop and shown on the individual listing.
Nearest A&P apprenticeship towns to Long Beach: Signal Hill ~3 mi · Wilmington ~4 mi · Lakewood ~7 mi · Carson ~7 mi · Los Alamitos ~7 mi · Paramount ~9 mi
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About A&P apprenticeships
In California, the state employs about 12,590 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $86,100/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $53,860/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $116,690/year. A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanics are certified by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 65. On-the-job training is a recognized route to certification eligibility. Learn more from the FAA experience requirements, the U.S. Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship program, and the BLS profile for Aircraft Mechanics (49-3011).