Program Overview
This program fits students in Montana who want the state's only FAA Part 147 airframe and powerplant training, built as a public five-semester path to an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license.
Helena College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program leads to an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license, covering both airframe and powerplant ratings over five semesters. Classes run from a hangar at the edge of Helena Regional Airport, pairing shop work with classroom instruction. The program points toward fixed base operations, repair stations, commuter airlines, air cargo, aircraft restoration, flight schools, and aerial firefighting.
This is a public program, with in-state tuition at $2,903 and out-of-state tuition at $9,955. IPEDS lists a 33% graduation rate for the school. Weigh that completion figure and the tuition gap against the five-semester timeline before enrolling, since Montana has just one Part 147 school.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Five semesters |
| Fees on Top of the Price | Aviation program fee: $350 (per semester, plus course fees and credit-based tuition)Fees only; the school does not publish a program price here.Where the school lists fees (helenacollege.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | QH2T109L |
| Address | 2300 Airport Road, Aero Division, Helena, MT 59601 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page helenacollege.edu
- Official Helena College website helenacollege.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Hangar sits at the edge of Helena Regional Airport
- Hands-on and classroom instruction combined
- Career paths cited: fixed base operations, repair stations, commuter airlines, air cargo, aircraft restoration, flight schools, and aerial firefighting
As stated on helenacollege.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Helena College University of Montana, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 16 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$2,903
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$9,955
Graduation Rate (Institution)
33%
Total Enrollment
1,554
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 16 |
Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Helena
Helena College University of Montana is at 2300 Airport Road, Aero Division, Helena, MT 59601. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Montana.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Montana aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Helena College University of Montana, by straight-line distance.
Moody Bible Institute
Spokane, WA · 261 mi from Helena
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA · 261 mi from Helena
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · 264 mi from Helena
Utah State University
Logan, UT · 335 mi from Helena
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA · 347 mi from Helena
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Helena College University of Montana
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- College Navigator: Helena College University of Montana
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
All sources retrieved .
How we compile school profiles, and what each source can and cannot tell you, is explained in our data methodology.