A&P Mechanic Schools in Minnesota
↳ 5 FAA-approved Part 147 schools
Aircraft maintenance in Minnesota
Minnesota's aviation maintenance sector is anchored by Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP), a major Delta Air Lines hub that drives steady line- and base-maintenance demand across the Twin Cities. Delta's large operation there, combined with a strong corporate and business-aviation sector, makes MSP the center of gravity for A&P work in the Upper Midwest.
The state also supports general aviation, cargo, and a network of aerospace suppliers, plus Air National Guard maintenance operations. Aircraft-mechanic wages run near or slightly above the national median, and the Twin Cities' diverse economy provides stable demand year-round.
Minnesota's Part 147 schools are concentrated in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro and northern Minnesota (Lake Superior College, Northland). Most are VA-approved and run through the state's community and technical college system, keeping tuition low.
$72,400 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
- Delta Air Lines (MSP hub)
- Sun Country Airlines (Minneapolis HQ)
- Cirrus Aircraft (Duluth)
- Air National Guard (civilian roles)
- Minneapolis–St. Paul
- Duluth
- St. Cloud
Schools across Minnesota.
↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.
Becoming an A&P mechanic in Minnesota
Minnesota 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. 4 of the 5 programs in Minnesota are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.




