Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Barksdale Afb
Barksdale Afb, LA
VA-approved
School program Private
- Certificate: Aviation Maintenance Tech Part 65
GI Bill students (all programs): 13Accredited (regional)
VA-approved aircraft mechanic programs in Louisiana
- Page last updated October 24, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 24, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Aircraft mechanic training in Louisiana is spread across 5 cities, with Shreveport the largest at 2 locations.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 6 aircraft mechanic training locations in Louisiana with 7 approved programs: 4 with school programs and 2 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training.
Before you enroll, open the VA profile to confirm the exact program, and ask the School Certifying Official to confirm your start date. [VA: Choosing a GI Bill approved school]
6 locations, by city
VA profile for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Barksdale Afb (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Baton Rouge Community College Main
Baton Rouge, LA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Aviation Maintenance Tech Airframe-Cts
- Aviation Maintenance Tech Powerplant-Cts
GI Bill students (all programs): 367Accredited (regional)
Pierce Aviation
Hammond, LA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Aircraft Mechanic
South Louisiana Community College Main Campus
Lafayette, LA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cert Aviation Maintenance Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 218Accredited (regional)
Metro Aviation INC
Shreveport, LA
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Aircraft Mechanic
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Airframe and Powerplant Maint-Td
GI Bill students (all programs): 111Accredited (regional)
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 24, 2026. School details come from VA's data file dated October 8, 2026. The list is sorted by city, then name. It isn't a ranking.
Common questions
How many GI Bill-approved aircraft mechanic programs are in Louisiana?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 7 approved programs at 6 locations in Louisiana as of October 24, 2026. That's about 2% of the 279 aircraft mechanic locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 3 public colleges and technical schools, 2 employers and apprenticeship sponsors, 1 private nonprofit school.
Which cities in Louisiana have aircraft mechanic programs?
By number of locations: Shreveport (2), Barksdale Afb (1), Baton Rouge (1), Hammond (1), Lafayette (1).
Are there paid aircraft mechanic apprenticeships in Louisiana that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 2 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Louisiana (2 programs). With the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you're paid wages plus a monthly housing payment that steps down every six months.
[VA: GI Bill Comparison Tool] [VA: On-the-job training and apprenticeships]
Other trades in Louisiana
- Welding
- HVAC/R
- Electrician
- Plumbing / Pipefitting
- Diesel Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Barber & Cosmetology
- Truck Driving / CDL
- Apprenticeships
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool data (ComparisonToolData.xlsx)”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Choosing a GI Bill approved school”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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