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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 247,884+ 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
27,493
Florida
25,528
California
22,567
Georgia
13,587
Oklahoma
9,721
Washington
9,339
Arizona
8,015
New York
7,879
North Carolina
7,316
Alabama
6,373
Ohio
6,233
Pennsylvania
6,165
Illinois
6,106
Tennessee
5,865
Michigan
5,758
Colorado
5,588
Indiana
4,965
Missouri
4,454
Minnesota
4,420
Virginia
4,385
Kansas
3,850
South Carolina
3,662
New Jersey
3,475
Wisconsin
3,074
Alaska
3,009
Kentucky
2,841
Louisiana
2,748
Oregon
2,698
Nevada
2,622
Massachusetts
2,478
Maryland
2,354
Arkansas
2,318
Connecticut
2,086
Mississippi
1,984
Utah
1,954
Idaho
1,817
Hawaii
1,575
New Mexico
1,297
Iowa
1,208
Montana
1,200
West Virginia
1,155
Nebraska
1,136
New Hampshire
909
Delaware
792
Puerto Rico
724
Maine
681
South Dakota
595
North Dakota
540
Wyoming
500
Vermont
273
Guam
214
Rhode Island
211
Virgin Islands
64
District of Columbia
61
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 — 27,493 A&P mechanics
  2. Florida — 25,528 A&P mechanics
  3. California — 22,567 A&P mechanics
  4. Georgia — 13,587 A&P mechanics
  5. Oklahoma — 9,721 A&P mechanics
  6. Washington — 9,339 A&P mechanics
  7. Arizona — 8,015 A&P mechanics
  8. New York — 7,879 A&P mechanics
  9. North Carolina — 7,316 A&P mechanics
  10. Alabama — 6,373 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.