Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Wyoming
In-State FAA-Approved Schools
0
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Ranked Schools Near Wyoming
3
Within 100 mi of Cheyenne
Top Score Nearby
61.8
Spartan Denver
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$56,680
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
340
BLS OEWS, May 2025
There are no aviation maintenance schools near Wyoming within the state's own borders, and the nearest option, Aims Community College in Loveland, Colorado, sits 47.9 miles away.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Denver Campus, in Broomfield, Colorado, is another option at 85.3 miles, and Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney rounds out the choices at 94.8 miles. All three sit across a state line.
Aircraft mechanics in Wyoming earn a median of $56,680 a year, far below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 49th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is still projected at 31% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, adding 80 positions, with about 30 openings expected each year.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Wyoming
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Wyoming, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties and one-school lists produce none.
Top Pick Near Wyoming
Best Outcomes Near Wyoming
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Denver Campus
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 61.8 out of 100.
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 2 ranked schools that report one: 63%.
Most Affordable Near Wyoming
Lowest comparable program cost of the 2 ranked schools with one: $10,050, published by the school.
Wyoming Ranking
Top-Ranked Aircraft Mechanic Schools Near Wyoming
The ranked aviation maintenance schools near Wyoming, within 100 miles of Cheyenne, ordered by score. Miles are straight-line distances. 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 Near Wyoming
- Best Outcomes Near Wyoming
#1
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Denver Campus
Broomfield, Colorado 85 miles from Cheyenne #23 nationally
61.8 of 100
This program fits students who want both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings from an Associate of Applied Science in about two years, at a Spartan College campus in the Denver area.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science
- Length
- 23 months
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Starts
- 1/5/26, 3/16/26, 6/29/26, 9/7/26, 11/16/26
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- Most Affordable Near Wyoming
#2
Aims Community College
Loveland, Colorado 48 miles from Cheyenne #69 nationally
50.4 of 100
This program fits students who want a two-year Aircraft Maintenance Technician degree or certificate near Denver, with a direct hiring pathway into Frontier Airlines.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- AAS; Certificate
- Length
- six semesters, over two years
- Cost
- $10,050, total program tuition, in-district (70 credits)
- Starts
- Spring 2027 cohort applications open, deadline November 20
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#3
Western Nebraska Community College
Sidney, Nebraska 95 miles from Cheyenne #160 nationally
39.3 of 100
This program fits Nebraska residents who want an in-state Associate of Applied Science or Certificate covering three maintenance phases, especially since it is the state's only FAA-certificated Part 147 school.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science; Certificate
- Length
- minimum 1,900 clock hours
- GI Bill
- Approved
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartan Denver | 61.8 | 26.7 | 1.5 | 14 | 10 | 9.6 |
| 2 | Aims Community College | 50.4 | † | 12.2 | 14 | 5 | † |
| 3 | Western Nebraska Community College | 39.3 | 13.3 | † | 6 | 5 | 2.5 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Wyoming
BLS reports a median annual wage of $56,680 ($27.25 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Wyoming, where 340 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 49th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 260 in 2024 to 340 in 2034 (+31%), with about 30 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Wyoming
See the full Wyoming aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Fast Growth Projected Without Any In-State School
Wyoming's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 31% through 2034, one of the higher rates in this data, even though the state has no in-state FAA Part 147 school at all.
Aims, in Loveland, Colorado, 47.9 miles away, and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Denver Campus, 85.3 miles away, are the two closest options for a Wyoming student chasing that growth.
Three Border States, Three Different Schools
Colorado accounts for two of Wyoming's three nearest options, Aims Community College and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Denver Campus, while Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney rounds out the choices from the east.
Methodology
How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Wyoming
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 near Wyoming 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 Wyoming
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.