Program Overview
This program fits students in Idaho who want the state's only FAA Part 147 school, with associate, certificate, and bachelor's paths covering both airframe and powerplant ratings.
Idaho State University's Aircraft Maintenance Technology program offers an Associate of Applied Science, advanced and intermediate technical certificates, and a Bachelor of Applied Science, covering airframe and powerplant ratings. Classes run Monday through Friday at the Pocatello airport, using a training fleet of piston, jet, and rotary-winged aircraft, with an August start date.
This is a public program, with in-state tuition at $6,104 and out-of-state tuition at $25,214, against a total cost of attendance of $23,422. IPEDS lists a 39% graduation rate for the school. Weigh those figures against Idaho having just one Part 147 school and Idaho LAUNCH scholarship eligibility.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aircraft Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Start Dates | August |
| FAA Certificate Number | ET9T124R |
| Address | 1455 Flightline, Pocatello, ID 83204 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page isu.edu
- Official Idaho State University website isu.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Program located at the Pocatello airport in building #74, 1455 Flightline Road
- Training fleet includes a variety of piston, jet, and rotary-winged aircraft
- 97% five-year placement rate
- Idaho LAUNCH eligible program with scholarships available
As stated on isu.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Idaho State University, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 14 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,104
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$25,214
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$23,422
Graduation Rate (Institution)
39%
Total Enrollment
13,061
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 14 |
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 Pocatello
Idaho State University is at 1455 Flightline, Pocatello, ID 83204. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Idaho.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Idaho aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Idaho State University, by straight-line distance.
Utah State University
Logan, UT · 81 mi from Pocatello
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT · 141 mi from Pocatello
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT · 264 mi from Pocatello
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO · 270 mi from Pocatello
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT · 354 mi from Pocatello
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Idaho State University
- Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Idaho State University
- Program Costs - Idaho State University
- College Navigator: Idaho State University
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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