MO · OJT
Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program (BTAP)
St. Louis, MO
Program
~3 years mo
Wage
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Pass
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§ State · MO
A&P Mechanic Schools in Missouri
↳ 3 FAA-approved Part 147 schools · 1 registered apprenticeship
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Missouri
Missouri's aviation sector is anchored by Boeing's massive defense operations in St. Louis, where the company builds fighter aircraft including the F-15, F/A-18, and the T-7 trainer. That complex employs a large maintenance and manufacturing workforce and drives a deep supplier network across the region.
Kansas City adds airline, cargo, and business-aviation activity, plus Whiteman Air Force Base — home of the B-2 bomber — contributes significant military maintenance demand. Wages run near the national median, and Missouri's low cost of living stretches paychecks well.
Missouri's Part 147 schools include the State Technical College of Missouri and Ozarks Technical Community College, offering affordable, VA-approved paths into the trade.
BLS Median Wage
$71,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Boeing Defense (St. Louis)
- Whiteman AFB (civilian roles)
- Kansas City airline / cargo operations
- Regional aerospace suppliers
Maintenance Hubs
- St. Louis
- Kansas City
- Central Missouri
Schools
4
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
3
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
85%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
4
↳ Live
MO · part OTET686KGI Bill
Ozark Technical Community College
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$6k
Pass
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MO · part CY9T077RGI BillFSDO CE03
State Technical College of Missouri
LINN, MO
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$8k
Pass
90%
Reviews
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MO · part U5ET092KGI BillFSDO CE05
Technical Education Services, Inc.
KANSAS CITY, MO
Program
21 mo
Tuition
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Pass
80%
Reviews
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§ Locator · MO4 markers
Schools across Missouri.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in Missouri
Missouri has 3 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. 3 of the 4 programs in Missouri are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.