Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Rhode Island?
Grease Pilot lists 5 A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeship opportunities from FAA-certified mechanics and maintenance shops in Rhode Island across 5 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 Rhode Island, A&P apprenticeship opportunities are most concentrated in West Warwick, East Providence, and North Providence.
Updated June 18, 2026
A&P Apprenticeship Opportunities in Rhode Island
| Status | Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Astronova INC | West Warwick | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Eaton Corporation | East Providence | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Induplate INC | North Providence | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Tanury Industries | Lincoln | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Thielsch Engineering INC | Cranston | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
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FAA FSDO Serving Rhode Island
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.
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
How do I become an aircraft mechanic (A&P) in Rhode Island?
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 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-certified maintenance shops across Rhode Island 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 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.
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.
A&P Opportunities in Nearby States
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).