Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Idaho
1
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
City With a School
1
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$61,250
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
600
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+28.6%
Projections Central
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.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Idaho: Idaho State University
Idaho State University in Pocatello is the only one of the FAA's aviation maintenance schools in Idaho, shown with the program facts it publishes. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
- Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's
- $6,104 a year in-state tuition
- 39% graduation rate
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
By Metro Area
Metro Area Guides: Schools, Airports, and Pay
Each metro guide lists every school within commuting range, the local airports, and BLS pay for aircraft mechanics in that metro.
| Metro Area Guide | Schools Within 100 mi | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Boise | 0 | $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.
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.