Boise at a Glance
Nearest FAA-Approved School
195 mi
FAA, 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Boise Metro
350
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$62,190
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.99
BLS OEWS, May 2025
BOI Passenger Boardings
2,475,370
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Boise City, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14260).
Boise sits at the intersection of two very different maintenance operations. SkyWest Airlines built a large regional-jet maintenance hangar at Boise Airport, and the Idaho Air National Guard's fighter wing maintains A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft at Gowen Field next door. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $62,190 a year.
Training is far from Boise. Idaho State University's program, the nearest option, sits 194.6 miles away in Pocatello, and Utah State University is 257.9 miles out in Logan. Both offer associate degrees leading to airframe and powerplant certification.
Within Commuting Range
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Boise by Distance
No FAA-approved school sits within 100 miles of Boise. These are the 3 closest, sorted by distance.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Boise.
Idaho State University
Pocatello · 195 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $6,104 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 39% IPEDS
University. FAA certificate ET9T124R.
Utah State University
Logan, UT · 258 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $7,627 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 59% IPEDS
University. FAA certificate GO3T534L.
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, OR · 280 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $4,500 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 29% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate CGCT657K.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Idaho page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Boise
Aircraft mechanics in the Boise metro area earn a median of $62,190 a year ($29.90 an hour), $940 above the Idaho median of $61,250.
Boise Pay vs. Idaho and U.S. Medians
The Boise median is $17,680 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Avionics Technician Pay in Boise
BLS counts avionics technicians in the Boise metro area, with a median of $79,680 a year.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Idaho aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Boise
BLS counts 350 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Boise metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.99.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Airline Maintenance
SkyWest Airlines
135,000 sq ft aircraft maintenance hangar at Boise Airport
SkyWest Airlines built a large regional-jet maintenance hangar at Boise Airport where it performs routine maintenance on its fleet, including larger 66-to-76-seat regional jets.
135,000 sq ft maintenance facility on a 14-acre site
Source: SkyWest Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Hangar - Boise - McAlvain (mcalvain.com)
Business Aviation
Western Aircraft
FBO and FAA-certified repair station at Boise Airport
Western Aircraft operates an FAA-certified repair facility at Boise Airport, providing maintenance and repair work as a factory-authorized service center for several business aircraft manufacturers.
Source: Western Aircraft - FBO Airport | Aircraft Services (westair.com)
Military Depot
124th Fighter Wing / 124th Maintenance Group
A-10 Thunderbolt II maintenance unit at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Boise
The Idaho Air National Guard's 124th Fighter Wing operates a 124th Maintenance Group at Gowen Field that maintains the wing's A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft.
Source: 124th Fighter Wing - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) recorded 2,475,370 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 | All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field | BOI | Medium hub | 2,475,370 | 449,939,982 |
Local Context
The Air National Guard's Fighter Wing at Gowen Field
The Guard unit operates a maintenance group at Gowen Field, the base it shares with Boise Airport. It maintains the wing's A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, work that runs alongside the airport's civilian traffic and SkyWest's regional-jet hangar on the same field.
SkyWest's Regional-Jet Maintenance Hangar at Boise Airport
SkyWest Airlines operates the hangar on a 14-acre site, where it performs routine maintenance on its regional-jet fleet, including larger jets that carry dozens of passengers. Western Aircraft, an FBO and FAA-certified repair station on the same field, adds a second maintenance option for business aircraft.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Boise: Common Questions
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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)
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Avionics Technicians (49-2091)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- SkyWest Airlines: SkyWest Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Hangar - Boise - McAlvain
- Western Aircraft: Western Aircraft - FBO Airport | Aircraft Services
- 124th Fighter Wing / 124th Maintenance Group: 124th Fighter Wing - Wikipedia
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