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Salt Lake Community College
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Program
24 mo
Tuition
$4k
Pass
89%
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A&P Mechanic Schools in Utah
↳ 3 FAA-approved Part 147 schools
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Utah
Utah's aviation maintenance sector is anchored by Hill Air Force Base near Ogden — one of the largest Air Force logistics and maintenance depots in the country, home to major overhaul work on fighter aircraft and a large civilian maintenance workforce. Hill alone makes northern Utah a significant A&P employment center.
Salt Lake City International adds a major Delta Air Lines hub, driving airline line- and base-maintenance demand, and the state's growing aerospace and defense sector (including Northrop Grumman solid-rocket operations) rounds out the market. Wages run near the national median, and Utah's strong economy keeps demand steady.
Utah's Part 147 schools include Salt Lake Community College, Utah State, and Southern Utah University. Most are VA-approved, and the proximity to Hill AFB and Delta's hub gives graduates direct lines into major employers.
BLS Median Wage
$68,500 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Hill Air Force Base (Ogden, civilian roles)
- Delta Air Lines (Salt Lake City hub)
- Northrop Grumman (Promontory / northern Utah)
- Business-aviation operators
Maintenance Hubs
- Salt Lake City
- Ogden / Hill AFB
- Provo
Schools
3
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
1
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
94%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
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Schools across Utah.
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Becoming an A&P mechanic in Utah
Utah has 3 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. 1 of the 3 programs in Utah is approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.