Provo at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Provo
1
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
51.5
Utah State University
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Provo Metro
220
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$66,510
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.83
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39340).
Duncan Aviation runs a full-service business jet maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Provo Airport, with hangar space large enough to handle multiple aircraft at once. Aircraft mechanic employment in the Provo metro runs at 0.83 times the national concentration. Mechanics here earn a median $66,510, below the $79,870 national median.
Salt Lake Community College's Aerospace/Aviation Technology program, on Salt Lake International Airport property, is the nearest option at 42.4 miles. It's one of only two aviation maintenance schools in the state of Utah, teaching both fixed and rotor-wing aircraft.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Provo
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Provo, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Provo
Best Outcomes Near Provo
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 51.5 out of 100.
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 3 ranked schools that report one: 59%.
Most Affordable Near Provo
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Lowest comparable program cost of the 2 ranked schools with one: $10,145, from IPEDS in-state tuition and the published length.
Provo Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Provo
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Provo, ordered by score, plus the nearest ranked schools out to 151 miles so the list has at least 3. Scores are national, out of 100, and the table after the cards shows the points behind them.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Provo.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Provo
- Best Outcomes Near Provo
#1
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 105 miles from Provo #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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#2
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah 42 miles from Provo #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
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- Most Affordable Near Provo
#3
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, Colorado 151 miles from Provo #164 nationally
37.7 of 100
Colorado Northwestern Community College suits students who want on-campus housing and a five-semester path to an AAS or Certificate, since the next certificated school is 173.9 miles away.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Certificate; AAS
- Length
- five-semester program
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah State University | 51.5 | 25.5 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Salt Lake Community College | 47.2 | 4.1 | † | 14 | 10 | 6.6 |
| 3 | Colorado Northwestern Community College | 37.7 | 10.5 | 11.6 | 14 | 0 | 1.6 |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Utah ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Provo
Aircraft mechanics in the Provo metro area earn a median of $66,510 a year ($31.98 an hour), $3,650 below the Utah median of $70,160.
Provo Pay vs. Utah and U.S. Medians
The Provo median is $13,360 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Utah aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Provo
BLS counts 220 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Provo metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.83.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Duncan Aviation
Full-service MRO facility at Provo Airport, Provo, UT
Duncan Aviation operates a full-service business jet maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Provo Airport with 275,000 square feet of hangar space.
Source: Provo, UT | Duncan Aviation (duncanaviation.aero)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Provo Municipal (PVU) recorded 455,219 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo Municipal | PVU | Nonhub | 455,219 |
Local Context
Duncan Aviation's MRO Work at Provo Airport
Duncan Aviation operates a full-service business jet maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Provo Airport. The facility works on business aircraft rather than airline fleets, giving mechanics here experience with the corporate and charter side of aviation maintenance.
One of Two Aviation Schools in Utah
Salt Lake Community College's program is one of only two aviation maintenance schools in the state of Utah. It sits on Salt Lake International Airport property and gives students access to a Beech Raytheon Starship for composite materials training.
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Sources for School and Pay Data
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Duncan Aviation: Provo, UT | Duncan Aviation
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