Aviation Maintenance Schools in Missouri

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Missouri: 3 FAA-Approved Programs

The FAA approves 3 aviation maintenance schools in Missouri under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. They are spread across Kansas City, Linn, and Springfield, where mechanics earn a median $71,470 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the Missouri map

  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas City (Kansas City)
  • State Technical College of Missouri (Linn)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield, Illinois)
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Murphysboro, Illinois)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (Granite City, Illinois)
  • Arkansas Northeastern College (Blytheville, Arkansas)
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (Newbern, Tennessee)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Missouri

3

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Cities With a School

3

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$71,470

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

1,700

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+3.9%

Projections Central

There are three aviation maintenance schools in Missouri, and job growth for the occupation is projected at 3.9% through 2034, just below the national rate of 4%.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas City accepts GI Bill benefits for its certificate program, taught in day, evening, and weekend classes. State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, a public school, and Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield both run four-semester Associate of Applied Science tracks, rounding out the state's options.

Aircraft mechanics in Missouri earn a median of $71,470 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 38th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 3.9% through 2034, adding 60 positions, with about 120 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Missouri by City

All 3 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from St. Louis. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.

Compare Programs

Missouri Aviation Maintenance Programs Side by Side

Side-by-side program facts from each school's own pages, with IPEDS graduation rates where the school reports them.

Compare aviation maintenance schools in Missouri
SchoolCityTypeProgram LengthFAA RatingsCredentialPublished CostIPEDS Graduation Rate
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas CityKansas CityPrivate Aviation SchoolCertificate
State Technical College of MissouriLinnCommunity Collegefour semestersBothCertificate, Associate$32,301, total program (average tuition expense, 2024-2025)84%
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfieldCommunity College4 semestersBothAssociate$20,134, total program, low estimate
FAA AV-Info (September 22, 2026), school program pages, IPEDS

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Missouri Border

3 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of St. Louis, nearest first.

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 areas: nearby schools and median aircraft mechanic pay
Metro Area Guide Schools Within 100 mi Median Pay, May 2025
Aviation maintenance schools near St. Louis4$77,600
Aviation maintenance schools near Kansas City1$71,080
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Missouri

BLS reports a median annual wage of $71,470 ($34.36 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Missouri, where 1,700 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 38th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,520 in 2024 to 1,580 in 2034 (+3.9%), with about 120 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $71,470median/yr ($34.36/hr)
$45,620 $97,160
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

Avionics Technician Pay in Missouri

Avionics Technicians, Missouri $71,520median/yr ($34.39/hr)
$50,190 $100,660
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Missouri aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

St. Louis and Kansas City Split Missouri's Aviation Training

St. Louis's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $77,600 a year, above Kansas City's $71,080, even though the two metros are close in size: 2,811,927 people versus 2,253,579.

The Kansas City campus trains inside the lower-paying of the two markets. State Technical College of Missouri in Linn and Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield sit outside both metros, in the center of the state.

Illinois Options Just Across Missouri's Border

Southwestern Illinois College in Granite City sits just 11 miles from the Missouri border, with Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois, farther out at 81.4 and 88.8 miles. Students near St. Louis have more than Missouri's own 3 schools to consider.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Missouri

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

What Are the Aviation Maintenance Schools in Missouri?
The aviation maintenance schools in Missouri are Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas City, State Technical College of Missouri, and Ozarks Technical Community College, three FAA Part 147 programs total.

Which Missouri School Accepts GI Bill Benefits?
The Kansas City campus of Aviation Institute of Maintenance accepts GI Bill benefits for its certificate program.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Missouri Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Missouri earn a median of $71,470 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 38th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Missouri?
Missouri projects 3.9% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, just below the national rate of 4%, with about 120 openings a year.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Missouri?
State Technical College of Missouri in Linn and Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield both run 4-semester Associate of Applied Science tracks. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Kansas City teaches its certificate in day, evening, and weekend classes.

How Much Does Aviation Maintenance School Cost in Missouri?
State Technical College of Missouri in Linn averages $32,301 in total program tuition for 2024-2025, while Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield estimates $20,134 at the low end. Both are 4-semester Associate of Applied Science programs.

Sources

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How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.