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Ivy Tech Community College Northeast
FORT WAYNE, IN
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$5k
Pass
90%
Reviews
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A&P Mechanic Schools in Indiana
↳ 4 FAA-approved Part 147 schools · 1 registered apprenticeship
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Indiana
Indiana's aviation maintenance sector centers on Indianapolis, home to a large FedEx Express regional hub — the airline's second-largest U.S. operation — plus the Indianapolis Maintenance Center, a major base-maintenance MRO facility. That combination gives central Indiana steady, high-volume demand for A&P mechanics.
The state also hosts significant aerospace manufacturing, including Rolls-Royce's large engine operations in Indianapolis, plus military aviation at Grissom Air Reserve Base and a network of suppliers. Wages run near the national median, and Indiana's low cost of living keeps effective take-home strong.
Indiana's Part 147 schools include Purdue University's well-regarded School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, Ivy Tech Community College, and Vincennes University. Most are VA-approved, and Purdue's program is one of the most prestigious university-level A&P paths in the country.
BLS Median Wage
$66,500 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- FedEx Express (Indianapolis hub)
- AAR Corp (Indianapolis Maintenance Center)
- Rolls-Royce (Indianapolis)
- Purdue University (West Lafayette)
- Grissom Air Reserve Base (civilian roles)
Maintenance Hubs
- Indianapolis
- West Lafayette
- Northeast Indiana
Schools
5
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
4
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
91%
↳ FAA records
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LIFT Academy AMT Apprenticeship (Republic Airways)
Indianapolis, IN
Program
~3 years mo
Wage
—
Pass
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Purdue University School of Aviation and Transport
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
Program
24 mo
Tuition
—
Pass
95%
Reviews
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USBT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Program
21 mo
Tuition
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Pass
87%
Reviews
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Vincennes University
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$7k
Pass
93%
Reviews
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Schools across Indiana.
↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.
Becoming an A&P mechanic in Indiana
Indiana has 4 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools and 1 DOL-registered aviation maintenance apprenticeship. 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. Registered apprenticeships offer a paid, employer-sponsored path — you earn wages while working toward the same A&P certificate. 4 of the 5 programs in Indiana are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.