Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in South Carolina
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
No A&P supervisor in South Carolina is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 51 places to ask about on-the-job training across 33 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 Greenville, Greer, and Myrtle Beach.
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Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in South Carolina
In South Carolina, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acl Airshop LLC | Greenville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Applied Technical Services LLC | Greenville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Lockheed Martin Aircraft Center INC | Greenville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Pf Flyers INC | Greenville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Southern Air Repair Corporation | Greenville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems LLC | Greenville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Touch N Go Aeroworks LLC | Greenville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Action Research Corporation | Greer | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Bosch Security Systems LLC | Greer | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Executive Helicopters INC | Myrtle Beach | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Myrtle Air Services INC | Myrtle Beach | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Tag Aero LLC | Rock Hill | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Airflow Performance, LLC. | Spartanburg | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Swamp Fox Avionics LLC | Walterboro | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Bankair INC | West Columbia | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Eagle Aviation Columbia, LLC | West Columbia | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Carolina Turbine Support INC | Aiken | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Performance Aeromotive INC | Belton | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Gilmar | Charlotte | A&P | A&P Mechanic | |
Pee Dee Avionics INC | Cheraw | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Brothers Aviation Maintenance Service INC | Clover | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aircraft Maintenance Services INC | Columbia | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Ethosenergy Accessories and Components LLC | Duncan | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Yakenya | Elloree | A&P | A&P Mechanic | |
Baxter | Fort Lawn | A&P | A&P Mechanic |
Is your name or company listed above?
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 South Carolina
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.
Columbia Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 125-B Summer Lake Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (803) 765-5931
- Email: CAE.FSDO.CX825@faa.gov
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in South Carolina as an A&P mechanic?
Boeing's North Charleston, South Carolina plant is the sole final-assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner — all 787 production was consolidated there in early 2021 — and in November 2025 Boeing broke ground on a $1 billion-plus expansion to reach 10 Dreamliners a month. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in South Carolina include Trident Technical College (North Charleston), Greenville Technical College (Greenville), Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (Myrtle Beach). 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
In South Carolina, the state employs about 1,660 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $75,160/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $45,230/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $84,600/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).