Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools in Idaho
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Idaho
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FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Ranked in This State
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Methodology 2.1
Top Score in the State
56.0
Idaho State University
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$61,250
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
600
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Idaho posts one of the lowest state median wages for aircraft mechanics in the country, ranking 48th of 50 states, even as the occupation is projected to grow 28.6% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%.
Idaho State University in Pocatello is the state's only Part 147 school, teaching toward an Associate of Applied Science, an Advanced Technical Certificate, an Intermediate Technical Certificate, or a Bachelor of Applied Science, all in day classes.
Idaho's aircraft mechanic workforce totals 600 people statewide, earning a median of $61,250 a year against the $79,870 national figure. Growth is still projected at 28.6% through 2034, adding 160 positions, with about 60 openings expected each year.
Idaho Ranking
Top-Ranked Aircraft Mechanic Schools in Idaho
The ranked school in Idaho, with the facts behind its score. Each card shows the school's verified facts and the points it earned on each factor. Scores are national, out of 100, so a school scores the same here as on the national ranking.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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#1
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho #39 nationally
56.0 of 100
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.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science: Airframe and Powerplant; Advanced Technical Certificate: Airframe and Powerplant; plus 2 more
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Starts
- August
By Metro Area
Aviation Maintenance School Rankings by Idaho Metro Area
Each metro ranking scores every school within commuting range and adds the local airports, employers, and BLS pay for aircraft mechanics.
| Metro Ranking | Schools Within 100 mi | Top-Ranked School | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Boise | 0 | Idaho State University | $62,190 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Idaho
BLS reports a median annual wage of $61,250 ($29.45 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Idaho, where 600 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 48th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 570 in 2024 to 730 in 2034 (+28.6%), with about 60 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Idaho
See the full Idaho aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Idaho's Only School Covers Every Credential Level
Idaho State University in Pocatello is Idaho's only FAA Part 147 school, and it doesn't specialize in just one credential. Students can leave with an Intermediate Technical Certificate, an Advanced Technical Certificate, an Associate of Applied Science, or a Bachelor of Applied Science, all from the same Pocatello campus.
That range matters in a state with just 600 aircraft mechanics total. Boise, the state's largest metro, reports a median aircraft mechanic wage of $62,190, close to the $61,250 statewide figure.
From Certificate to Bachelor's Degree Without Leaving Pocatello
Idaho State University stacks its aviation credentials so a student can start with an Intermediate Technical Certificate in Airframe, add an Advanced Technical Certificate, and continue into the Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Applied Science, all without transferring to a different school.
Methodology
How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools in Idaho
Every open FAA-approved college-level school gets one national score out of 100: Outcomes 30 (IPEDS graduation rate), Cost 25 (comparable whole-program price), Program Depth 20, Access 15, and Scale 10 (IPEDS awards a year). This page orders the schools in Idaho by that score, so the ranks here match the national list of 204 ranked schools.
The full rules, including how a missing figure is scored at the peer median, are on our ranking methodology page.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Idaho
The FAA issues the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, under federal rules in 14 CFR Part 65, so the path is the same in every state. You qualify by graduating from an FAA-approved school or by documenting at least 30 months of hands-on work for both ratings, then passing three FAA knowledge tests and an oral and practical exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many FAA Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Schools Are in Idaho?
Can You Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Maintenance in Idaho?
How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Idaho Compare to the National Median?
What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Idaho?
What Aircraft Mechanic Credentials Does Idaho State University Offer?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- IPEDS via Hapi, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 (all levels) + 49.0104 (bachelor's/master's)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- eCFR 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D (Mechanics)
- FAA - Become an Aviation Mechanic
- FAA - Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
All sources retrieved .
How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.