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A&P Mechanic Schools in Minnesota

5 FAA-approved Part 147 schools

§ Brief

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.

BLS Median Wage

$72,400 / year

↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024

Top Employers
  • Delta Air Lines (MSP hub)
  • Sun Country Airlines (Minneapolis HQ)
  • Cirrus Aircraft (Duluth)
  • Air National Guard (civilian roles)
Maintenance Hubs
  • Minneapolis–St. Paul
  • Duluth
  • St. Cloud
Schools
5
Listed
GI Bill Approved
4
VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
90%
FAA records
Matching Filters
5
Live
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Schools across Minnesota.

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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.

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