Where can I find A&P apprentices to hire in Lakeland, Florida?
Grease Pilot lists 1 aircraft mechanic apprentice profile in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). This apprentice is actively seeking on-the-job training with an FAA-certificated mechanic or repair station — under 14 CFR 65.77, the supervised hours they log in your shop count toward their A&P certificate, so you can hire and train them without being a Part 147 school.
Updated September 19, 2026
A&P Apprentice Profiles in Lakeland, Florida
- Goal: Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
- Mech. Experience: Less than 1 year
- Willing to relocate: Yes
- Skills: No Relevant Experience
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Supervising an A&P Apprentice in Florida
Your shop can grow its own mechanics. Under 14 CFR 65.77, the supervised hours an apprentice logs under your certificated A&Ps count toward their mechanic certificate — no Part 147 school required. You document the training as it happens; when your apprentice is ready, FAA Form 8610-2 goes to the FSDO below — the local FAA office that verifies their supervised experience and authorizes them to take the mechanic tests.
Orlando Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 8427 Southpark Circle, Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32819 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (407) 487-7000
- Email: 9-AVS-AFG-ORL-FSDO-91@faa.gov
Common Questions
Why hire an A&P apprentice in Florida?
Melbourne is home to Embraer's first U.S. aircraft assembly plant, where the company assembles its Phenom executive jets and final-assembles its Praetor business jets. Demand for certificated mechanics is strong — training an apprentice under 14 CFR 65.77 lets your shop grow its own A&Ps instead of competing for them.
What if the apprentice I want isn't in my city?
Check the relocation line on their profile — apprentices state whether they're willing to relocate, and many will move for the right training opportunity. To maximize the quality of apprentice recruits, fill out your supervisor listing inside your account — once published, it shows to apprentices across the Grease Pilot network.
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