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A&P Mechanic Schools in Iowa

↳ 4 FAA-approved Part 147 schools · 1 registered apprenticeship

§ Brief

Aircraft maintenance in Iowa

Iowa's aviation maintenance sector blends general aviation, corporate flight departments, and a strong manufacturing base. The Cedar Rapids area is a notable aerospace hub thanks to Collins Aerospace (formerly Rockwell Collins), a major avionics manufacturer that employs a large engineering and technical workforce.

Des Moines and the Quad Cities add corporate and cargo aviation, and Iowa's central location supports regional maintenance operations. Wages run near the national median, and the state's low cost of living stretches paychecks well.

Iowa's Part 147 schools run through its community college system — Indian Hills, Iowa Western, Kirkwood, and the Des Moines public schools' aviation program — keeping tuition affordable. Most are VA-approved.

BLS Median Wage

$64,000 / year

↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024

Top Employers
  • Collins Aerospace (Cedar Rapids)
  • Corporate flight departments (Des Moines)
  • Regional MRO and GA operators
Maintenance Hubs
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Des Moines
  • Quad Cities
Schools
5
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
4
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
96%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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↳ Live
§ Locator · IA5 markers

Schools across Iowa.

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

Becoming an A&P mechanic in Iowa

Iowa 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 Iowa are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.

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