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Aviation Institute of Maintenance
LAS VEGAS, NV
Program
21 mo
Tuition
$17k
Pass
80%
Reviews
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§ State · NV
A&P Mechanic Schools in Nevada
↳ 1 FAA-approved Part 147 school
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Nevada
Nevada's aviation maintenance sector centers on Las Vegas — Harry Reid International is one of the busiest airports in the country, driving strong airline line-maintenance demand, and the metro's huge tourism economy supports a large charter and business-aviation sector. Reno adds cargo and general aviation in the north.
The state also hosts significant military and flight-test aviation, including Nellis AFB and the broader Nevada Test and Training Range. Wages run near or above the national median, and Nevada has no state income tax, which lifts effective take-home.
Nevada's Part 147 training is offered in the Las Vegas area. Programs are VA-approved, and the metro's airline and charter activity provides steady local demand.
BLS Median Wage
$70,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Southwest / major carriers (Las Vegas)
- Nellis AFB (civilian roles)
- Charter and business-aviation operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Las Vegas
- Reno
Schools
1
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
1
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
80%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
1
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§ Locator · NV1 markers
Schools across Nevada.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in Nevada
Nevada has 1 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School. 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. 1 of the 1 program in Nevada is approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.