Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Washington, District of Columbia?
Grease Pilot lists 2 A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeship opportunities from FAA-certified mechanics and maintenance shops in Washington, District of Columbia. 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
Washington is in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.
A&P Apprenticeship Opportunities in Washington, District of Columbia
| Status | Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Kevin | Washington | A&P | A&P Supervisor | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Raymond | Washington | A&P | A&P Supervisor | Sign up to connect |
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FAA FSDO Serving District of Columbia
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.
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
Where can I find an aircraft mechanic (A&P) apprenticeship in Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington, 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-certified maintenance shops across Washington, District of Columbia 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 Washington, District of Columbia?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Washington, 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 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.
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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).