Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools in Utah
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Utah
3
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Ranked in This State
3
Methodology 2.1
Top Score in the State
70.1
Southern Utah University
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$70,160
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
2,080
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Public colleges run every one of Utah's FAA Part 147 schools, and Salt Lake City's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 1.42, above the national concentration for the occupation.
Southern Utah University in Cedar City accepts GI Bill benefits for its Associate's Degree with Airframe and Powerplant certifications, completed over five consecutive semesters. Utah State University in Logan runs a two-year Associate of Applied Science, and Salt Lake Community College offers day and evening classes for the same credential.
Aircraft mechanics in Utah earn a median of $70,160 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 40th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 10.4% through 2034, adding 200 positions, with about 170 openings expected each year.
Top Picks
Top Picks in Utah
Among the aviation maintenance schools in Utah, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties and one-school lists produce none.
Top Pick in Utah
Most Affordable in Utah
Best Outcomes in Utah
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 70.1 out of 100.
Lowest comparable program cost of the 2 ranked schools with one: $9,279, from IPEDS in-state tuition and the published length.
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 3 ranked schools that report one: 61%.
Utah Ranking
Top-Ranked Aircraft Mechanic Schools in Utah
The 3 ranked aviation maintenance schools in Utah, best score first. 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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- Top Pick in Utah
- Most Affordable in Utah
- Best Outcomes in Utah
#1
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah #6 nationally
70.1 of 100
This program fits students who want an associate degree with both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, an avionics option, and GI Bill eligibility in Cedar City, Utah.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Associate's Degree with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications
- Length
- about 18 months / five consecutive semesters
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Avionics
- Avionics certificate alongside the AMT program
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#2
Utah State University
Logan, Utah #59 nationally
51.5 of 100
This fits students who want a public university AAS with in-state tuition and access to two Utah campuses for hands-on airframe and powerplant training.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Length
- two-year technical program; 2030 total program hours
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#3
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah #86 nationally
47.2 of 100
This program suits students who want fixed and rotor-wing, reciprocating and turbine engine training at one of only two Aviation Maintenance schools in Utah, based at Salt Lake International Airport.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- AAS (Associate of Applied Science)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day and evening
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Utah University | 70.1 | 25.8 | 14.9 | 20 | 5 | 4.4 |
| 2 | Utah State University | 51.5 | 25.5 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Salt Lake Community College | 47.2 | 4.1 | † | 14 | 10 | 6.6 |
By Metro Area
Aviation Maintenance School Rankings by Utah 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 Salt Lake City | 2 | Idaho State University | $73,210 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Provo | 1 | Utah State University | $66,510 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Ogden | 2 | Idaho State University | $67,910 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Utah
BLS reports a median annual wage of $70,160 ($33.73 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Utah, where 2,080 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 40th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,920 in 2024 to 2,120 in 2034 (+10.4%), with about 170 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Utah
See the full Utah aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Three Utah Metros, Three Different Pay Levels
Salt Lake City's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $73,210 a year, ahead of Provo's $66,510, in a metro of 1,300,762 people versus Provo's 760,531.
Ogden, with 667,681 people, reports its own median of $67,910. Salt Lake Community College trains directly inside the highest-paying of the three metros.
A Five-Semester Path With GI Bill Support
Southern Utah University in Cedar City combines an Associate's Degree with Airframe and Powerplant certifications into one five-semester track, and accepts GI Bill benefits along the way.
Methodology
How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools in Utah
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 Utah 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 Utah
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
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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.