Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in Rhode Island
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
No A&P supervisor in Rhode Island is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 5 places to ask about on-the-job training across 5 cities: FAA-certificated repair stations. 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 Cranston, East Providence, and Lincoln.
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Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, these are FAA-certificated repair stations. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eaton Corporation | East Providence | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Tanury Industries | Lincoln | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Astronova INC | West Warwick | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Thielsch Engineering INC | Cranston | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Induplate INC | North Providence | Part 145 | Repair Station |
1 A&P apprentice in Rhode Island is looking for a supervisor on Grease Pilot. See their profile.
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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 Rhode Island
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.
Boston Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (781) 238-7500
- Email: 7-AEA-BOS-FSDO@faa.gov
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in Rhode Island as an A&P mechanic?
Rhode Island hosts the Air National Guard's 143rd Airlift Wing, which flies a fleet of eight Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from Quonset Point Air National Guard Station in North Kingstown. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
No — and Rhode Island has no FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance school, so documented on-the-job training under 14 CFR 65.77 is the primary route to your A&P certificate.
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
In Rhode Island, the state employs about 120 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $70,720/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $31,200/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $96,530/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).