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Find an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Near You — All 50 States

Find FAA-certified A&P mechanics anywhere in the United States. AviatorDB lists 248,005+ active A&P mechanics, with the largest concentrations in Texas, Florida, and California. Browse by state below, or search directly by name or certificate number. All records are refreshed monthly from the FAA's official airman registry — the same primary source used by employers, training schools, and aviation safety auditors nationwide.

StateA&P Mechanics
Texas
27,531
Florida
25,533
California
22,560
Georgia
13,596
Oklahoma
9,740
Washington
9,340
Arizona
8,018
New York
7,859
North Carolina
7,321
Alabama
6,374
Ohio
6,236
Pennsylvania
6,168
Illinois
6,110
Tennessee
5,887
Michigan
5,760
Colorado
5,588
Indiana
4,963
Missouri
4,463
Minnesota
4,415
Virginia
4,381
Kansas
3,854
South Carolina
3,669
New Jersey
3,475
Wisconsin
3,076
Alaska
3,014
Kentucky
2,840
Louisiana
2,750
Oregon
2,689
Nevada
2,629
Massachusetts
2,475
Maryland
2,352
Arkansas
2,323
Connecticut
2,087
Mississippi
1,976
Utah
1,954
Idaho
1,828
Hawaii
1,568
New Mexico
1,298
Iowa
1,208
Montana
1,202
West Virginia
1,157
Nebraska
1,136
New Hampshire
915
Delaware
790
Puerto Rico
719
Maine
685
South Dakota
599
North Dakota
538
Wyoming
502
Vermont
276
Guam
217
Rhode Island
212
Virgin Islands
64
District of Columbia
63
Northern Mariana Islands
13
American Samoa
9

How to find an A&P Mechanic anywhere in the US

  1. Pick your state from the list above to see all A&P mechanics registered there.
  2. Or jump straight to airman search to look up by name, certificate, or city.
  3. Each result links to a certificate detail page showing ratings, medical class, and issuance date.
  4. Cross-reference at airmen.faa.gov for primary-source verification.

Top 10 states for A&P Mechanics by count

  1. Texas — 27,531 A&P mechanics
  2. Florida — 25,533 A&P mechanics
  3. California — 22,560 A&P mechanics
  4. Georgia — 13,596 A&P mechanics
  5. Oklahoma — 9,740 A&P mechanics
  6. Washington — 9,340 A&P mechanics
  7. Arizona — 8,018 A&P mechanics
  8. New York — 7,859 A&P mechanics
  9. North Carolina — 7,321 A&P mechanics
  10. Alabama — 6,374 A&P mechanics

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an A&P and an IA?
An A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanic is FAA-certificated to maintain and repair aircraft. An IA (Inspection Authorization) is an added privilege held by some A&P mechanics that allows them to perform annual inspections, conduct major repair sign-offs, and approve aircraft for return to service. All IAs are A&Ps, but only a subset of A&Ps hold the IA designation.
Can I verify an A&P certificate online?
Yes. AviatorDB lets you look up any active A&P by name, state, or city, refreshed monthly from the FAA airmen registry. For official credential verification (employment, insurance audits), the FAA's airmen.faa.gov is the authoritative primary source.