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Jefferson Community Technical College
LOUISVILLE, KY
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$5k
Pass
74%
Reviews
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§ State · KY
A&P Mechanic Schools in Kentucky
↳ 4 FAA-approved Part 147 schools
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Kentucky
Kentucky is a major air-cargo state, anchored by two of the largest freight operations in the world. UPS runs its Worldport global air hub at Louisville — one of the biggest automated package facilities anywhere — driving enormous demand for A&P mechanics on a large widebody freighter fleet. Separately, DHL operates a major hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) just across the river.
Between UPS Louisville and DHL at CVG, Kentucky offers some of the most concentrated cargo-maintenance demand per capita in the country, with premium pay scales typical of freight operators. The state's low cost of living further boosts effective take-home.
Kentucky's Part 147 schools run through its community and technical college system (KCTCS), with programs around Louisville and the eastern part of the state. Most are VA-approved and affordable.
BLS Median Wage
$65,500 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- UPS Worldport (Louisville)
- DHL (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky hub)
- Regional MRO operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Louisville
- Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati
- Eastern Kentucky
Schools
4
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
4
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
90%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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Madisonville Community College
MADISONVILLE, KY
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$5k
Pass
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Maysville Community and Technical College
MAYSVILLE, KY
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$5k
Pass
100%
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Somerset Technical College
SOMERSET, KY
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$5k
Pass
95%
Reviews
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§ Locator · KY4 markers
Schools across Kentucky.
↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.
Becoming an A&P mechanic in Kentucky
Kentucky has 4 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. 4 of the 4 programs in Kentucky are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.