Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in District of Columbia
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in District of Columbia are on-the-job training positions where you log the supervised work experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your FAA mechanic certificate — you don't need to go to A&P school.
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Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in District of Columbia?
No A&P supervisor in District of Columbia is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 3 places to ask about on-the-job training across 2 cities: FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. The supervised hours you log count toward the experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your A&P certificate — no Part 147 school needed. Most of the places to ask are in Washington and Tanajib.
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Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, these are FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. None has posted an apprenticeship on Grease Pilot, so ask them whether they take apprentices. Where we have an email on file, sign up and Grease Pilot sends them your request.
| Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kevin | Washington | A&P | A&P Mechanic | |
Raymond | Washington | A&P | A&P Mechanic | |
Mukamalah Aviation Company | Tanajib | Part 145 | Repair Station |
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Certified A&P mechanics claim or create their listing free with Grease Pilot's Mechanic Free membership, and maintenance shops with MX Shop Free; both include one A&P apprentice seat and digital OJT sign-offs.
FAA FSDO Serving District of Columbia
What is a FSDO? Your local FAA office: it verifies the on-the-job hours you've logged and clears you to take the FAA mechanic tests.
Washington Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 475, Herndon, VA 20171 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (703) 230-7664
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in District of Columbia as an A&P mechanic?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest commercial airport to downtown Washington, D.C., located about three miles from the city, and serves as a hub for American Airlines. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across District of Columbia can supervise on-the-job training where you log experience toward your A&P certificate under 14 CFR 65.77.
Do I need to attend an A&P school in District of Columbia?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in District of Columbia include University of the District of Columbia Community 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 on-the-job training works anywhere in the U.S. — the hours, the FAA tests, and what you need to start — is in our A&P on-the-job training guide.
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About A&P apprenticeships
Nationally, about 138,090 aircraft mechanics and service technicians are employed, earning a median wage of about $79,870/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). 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).