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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 248,163+ 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
27,551
Florida
25,556
California
22,564
Georgia
13,606
Oklahoma
9,747
Washington
9,348
Arizona
8,038
New York
7,865
North Carolina
7,330
Alabama
6,380
Ohio
6,235
Pennsylvania
6,178
Illinois
6,108
Tennessee
5,892
Michigan
5,766
Colorado
5,587
Indiana
4,965
Missouri
4,464
Minnesota
4,415
Virginia
4,385
Kansas
3,859
South Carolina
3,668
New Jersey
3,473
Wisconsin
3,081
Alaska
3,018
Kentucky
2,842
Louisiana
2,753
Oregon
2,689
Nevada
2,634
Massachusetts
2,473
Maryland
2,351
Arkansas
2,324
Connecticut
2,084
Mississippi
1,977
Utah
1,956
Idaho
1,829
Hawaii
1,566
New Mexico
1,298
Iowa
1,206
Montana
1,203
West Virginia
1,158
Nebraska
1,137
New Hampshire
916
Delaware
790
Puerto Rico
719
Maine
686
South Dakota
599
North Dakota
541
Wyoming
502
Vermont
275
Guam
216
Rhode Island
212
Virgin Islands
64
District of Columbia
62
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 — 27,551 A&P mechanics
  2. Florida — 25,556 A&P mechanics
  3. California — 22,564 A&P mechanics
  4. Georgia — 13,606 A&P mechanics
  5. Oklahoma — 9,747 A&P mechanics
  6. Washington — 9,348 A&P mechanics
  7. Arizona — 8,038 A&P mechanics
  8. New York — 7,865 A&P mechanics
  9. North Carolina — 7,330 A&P mechanics
  10. Alabama — 6,380 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.