Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Hawaii?
Grease Pilot lists 16 A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeship opportunities from FAA-certified mechanics and maintenance shops in Hawaii across 6 cities. The supervised hours you log count toward the experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your A&P certificate — no Part 147 school needed. In Hawaii, A&P apprenticeship opportunities are most concentrated in Honolulu, Kahului, and Ewa Beach.
Updated June 18, 2026
A&P Apprenticeship Opportunities in Hawaii
| Status | Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Wayne | Ewa Beach | A&P | A&P Supervisor | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Aeko Kula LLC | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Air Repair LLC | Kahului | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Airborne Solutions Hawaii LLC | Lihue | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Barbers Point Aviation Services LLC | Kapolei | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Black Mountain Aviation LLC | Kahului | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Dunning Aviation | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | East West Avionics LLC | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Guardian Flight LLC | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Hawaiian Airlines INC | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Liferaft and Marine Safety Equipment INC | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Mid Pacific Aero Services | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Pegasus Aviation Services, LLC | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Pono Aviation LLC | Kahului | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Schuman Aviation Company LTD | Honolulu | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Visionsafe, LLC | Kaneohe | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
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FAA FSDO Serving Hawaii
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.
Honolulu Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: c/o Honolulu Control Facility, 760 Worchester Avenue, Room 338, Honolulu, HI 96818 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (808) 837-8300
- Email: 7-AWP-HNL-FSDO@faa.gov
Common Questions
How do I become an aircraft mechanic (A&P) in Hawaii?
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).
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 Hawaii as an A&P mechanic?
Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is the largest airport in Hawaii and the main hub of Hawaiian Airlines. Beyond that, FAA-certified maintenance shops across Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Hawaii include Honolulu 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.
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
In Hawaii, the state employs about 1,150 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $90,830/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $62,570/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $130,560/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).