Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in West Virginia?
Grease Pilot lists 10 A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeship opportunities from FAA-certified mechanics and maintenance shops in West Virginia 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 West Virginia, A&P apprenticeship opportunities are most concentrated in Bridgeport, Williamstown, and Clarksburg.
Updated June 18, 2026
A&P Apprenticeship Opportunities in West Virginia
| Status | Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Joshua | Williamstown | A&P, IA | A&P Supervisor | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Engine and Airframe Solutions Worldwide LLC | Bridgeport | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Engine Management Specialist, LLC | Clarksburg | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Kci Enterprises INC | Bridgeport | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Marpat Aviation LLC | Logan | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Mhi Rj Aviation INC | Bridgeport | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Northstar Technologies LLC | Bridgeport | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Pratt and Whitney Engine Services INC | Bridgeport | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Skymark Avionics LLC | Morgantown | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Smr Acquisition LLC | Fenwick | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
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FAA FSDO Serving West Virginia
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.
Charleston Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 301 Eagle Mountain Road, Charleston, WV 25311 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (304) 347-5199
- Email: 7-AEA-CRW-FSDO@faa.gov
Common Questions
How do I become an aircraft mechanic (A&P) in West Virginia?
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 West Virginia as an A&P mechanic?
In Bridgeport, West Virginia, Pratt & Whitney Engine Services runs Pratt & Whitney Canada's MRO Centre of Excellence for turbofan engines — open since 1971, where roughly 400 people overhaul 500–600 aircraft engines a year, including the PT6A turboprops on the U.S. military's JPATS trainer and the PW800 turbofans on the Gulfstream G500 and G600. Beyond that, FAA-certified maintenance shops across West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in West Virginia include Marshall University / Mountwest Community and Technical College (Huntington), Pierpont Community & Technical College (Bridgeport). 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.
A&P Opportunities in Nearby States
About A&P apprenticeships
In West Virginia, the state employs about 590 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $45,470/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $35,220/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $78,710/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).