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A&P Mechanic Schools in Arkansas

↳ 5 FAA-approved Part 147 schools

§ Brief

Aircraft maintenance in Arkansas

Arkansas has a surprisingly strong aviation manufacturing and maintenance sector for its size. The state is a national leader in aircraft completions and modifications — the Little Rock area hosts major business-jet completion and MRO operations, including Dassault Falcon Jet's largest completion facility, which outfits and paints new business jets.

Central Arkansas around Little Rock is the center of gravity, with additional aerospace and defense work statewide. Wages run near the national median, and Arkansas' very low cost of living makes the effective paycheck competitive with much higher-nominal-wage states.

Arkansas' Part 147 schools run through its two-year college system, including the well-known program at the University of Arkansas–Pulaski Technical College and campuses in the northeast and south of the state. Most are VA-approved and among the most affordable in the country.

BLS Median Wage

$62,500 / year

↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024

Top Employers
  • Dassault Falcon Jet (Little Rock completions)
  • Central Flying Service (Little Rock MRO)
  • Lockheed Martin (Camden)
  • Regional aerospace suppliers
Maintenance Hubs
  • Little Rock
  • Northeast Arkansas
  • South Arkansas
Schools
5
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
5
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
80%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
5
↳ Live
§ Locator · AR5 markers

Schools across Arkansas.

↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.

Becoming an A&P mechanic in Arkansas

Arkansas has 5 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools. Part 147 programs prepare students to earn their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate through required curriculum and hands-on training hours, after which students must pass the FAA written, oral, and practical exams to become certificated. 5 of the 5 programs in Arkansas are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.

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