NE · OJT
Duncan Aviation Maintenance Apprenticeship
Lincoln, NE
Program
24 months mo
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§ State · NE
A&P Mechanic Schools in Nebraska
↳ 1 FAA-approved Part 147 school · 1 registered apprenticeship
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Nebraska
Nebraska's aviation sector is anchored by Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha — headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command and home to specialized reconnaissance aircraft, driving significant maintenance demand including civilian roles. Omaha and Lincoln add corporate and general-aviation activity.
The state's central location supports regional maintenance work, and Nebraska's low cost of living stretches paychecks well. Wages run near the national median.
Nebraska's Part 147 training includes Western Nebraska Community College and regional programs. Most are VA-approved.
BLS Median Wage
$64,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Offutt Air Force Base (Omaha, civilian roles)
- Duncan Aviation (Lincoln — major business-jet MRO)
- Regional GA and corporate operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Omaha
- Lincoln
- Western Nebraska
Schools
2
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
1
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
93%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
2
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Schools across Nebraska.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in Nebraska
Nebraska has 1 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School 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. 1 of the 2 programs in Nebraska is approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.