Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Arcola, Texas?
Grease Pilot lists 2 A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeship opportunities from FAA-certified mechanics and maintenance shops in Arcola, Texas. 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 June 24, 2026
Arcola is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
A&P Apprenticeship Opportunities in Arcola, Texas
| Status | Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Murmer Aircraft Services | Arcola | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Temple Electronics CO INC | Arcola | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
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FAA FSDO Serving Texas
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.
Houston Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 12650 N. Featherwood Drive, Suite 230, Houston, TX 77034 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (281) 929-7000
- Email: 7-ASW-HOU-FSDO@faa.gov
Common Questions
How do I become an aircraft mechanic (A&P) in Arcola, Texas?
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 Arcola, Texas as an A&P mechanic?
Lockheed Martin assembles the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter in Fort Worth, Texas, where it delivered a record 191 jets in 2025, surpassing the program's previous high of 142. Beyond that, FAA-certified maintenance shops across Arcola, Texas 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 Arcola, Texas?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Arcola, Texas include St. Philip's College (San Antonio), Hallmark University (San Antonio), Texarkana College (Texarkana), Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Irving), Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Houston), Tarrant County College — Northwest (Fort Worth), Del Mar College (Corpus Christi), Texas State Technical College (Waco), Texas State Technical College (Abilene), Texas State Technical College (Harlingen), US Aviation Academy (Denton), US Aviation Academy (San Marcos), Dallas College (Dallas). 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.
About A&P apprenticeships
In Texas, the state employs about 16,850 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $84,440/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $48,600/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $122,180/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).