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Kansas State University - Salina
SALINA, KS
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$11k
Pass
95%
Reviews
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A&P Mechanic Schools in Kansas
↳ 2 FAA-approved Part 147 schools · 1 registered apprenticeship
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Kansas
Kansas is the 'Air Capital of the World.' Wichita is one of the most important aircraft manufacturing centers on earth, home to Textron Aviation (Cessna and Beechcraft), Bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, and Airbus engineering. A huge share of the world's general-aviation and business aircraft are built or structured there.
That concentration gives Wichita extraordinary demand for A&P mechanics, structures technicians, and completion specialists, with a deep supplier ecosystem and premium specialty work. Wages run near the national median, and Kansas' very low cost of living makes the effective paycheck highly competitive.
Kansas' Part 147 training centers on Wichita, including WSU Tech (the Wichita State affiliate) and Kansas State University's Salina campus. Nearly all are VA-approved, and the local employer base means graduates often have opportunities within the same metro.
BLS Median Wage
$65,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Textron Aviation (Cessna / Beechcraft, Wichita)
- Spirit AeroSystems (Wichita)
- Bombardier Learjet (Wichita)
- Airbus (Wichita engineering)
Maintenance Hubs
- Wichita
- Salina
- Kansas City metro
Schools
3
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
2
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
91%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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Schools across Kansas.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in Kansas
Kansas has 2 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. 2 of the 3 programs in Kansas are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.