Program Overview
This program fits students who want a no-experience-required path into combined airframe and powerplant training at one of three Universal Technical Institute campuses, near two Detroit-area airports.
Two Detroit-area airports sit near Universal Technical Institute's Canton campus, home to its Aviation Maintenance Technology program. The certificate track pairs airframe and powerplant training, with an Associate of Applied Science option also available, and no prior aviation experience is required to enroll. UTI describes the hands-on training as mirroring real-world aircraft maintenance work, backed by employer relationships that support job placement.
This is one of three UTI campuses offering aviation maintenance training nationwide, and IPEDS lists 28 Associate's awards in Airframe Mechanics at Canton, with a 64% graduation rate and enrollment of 1,417 students. In-state and out-of-state tuition are the same at $17,835. Detroit's metro area shows a median wage of $75,940 for aviation mechanics, below the $79,870 national median, and the nearest alternative Part 147 school sits 50.7 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (with Airframe and Powerplant Technician certificate track) |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Program Length | 24 months or less |
| FAA Certificate Number | BN9T040R |
| Address | 2955 S. Haggerty Rd., Canton, MI 48188 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page uti.edu
- Official UTI Canton website uti.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Canton, MI campus located near two Detroit-area airports
- Hands-on training described as mirroring real-world aircraft maintenance work
- Employer relationships supporting job placement
- No prior aviation experience required to enroll
As stated on uti.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Universal Technical Institute-Canton, a private for-profit institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 28 per year.
Annual Tuition
$17,835
Graduation Rate (Institution)
64%
Total Enrollment
1,417
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 28 |
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 Canton
Universal Technical Institute Canton is at 2955 S. Haggerty Rd., Canton, MI 48188. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Michigan. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Detroit.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Michigan aircraft mechanic salary data.
Same School, Other Locations
Other Universal Technical Institute Campuses
- Universal Technical Institute Miramar Miramar, Florida
- Universal Technical Institute Houston Houston, Texas
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Universal Technical Institute Canton, by straight-line distance.
Federal Aerospace Institute
Swanton, OH · 51 mi from Canton
Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo
Swanton, OH · 51 mi from Canton
Lansing Community College
Mason, MI · 53 mi from Canton
Western Michigan University
Battle Creek, MI · 89 mi from Canton
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Ionia, MI · 93 mi from Canton
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Universal Technical Institute Canton
- Aviation Mechanic School in Canton, MI - UTI
- College Navigator: Universal Technical Institute-Canton
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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