Aviation Maintenance Schools in Montana

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Montana: 1 FAA-Approved Program

Montana has one FAA-approved (Part 147) aircraft mechanic school, in Helena, where mechanics earn a median $64,170 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Montana

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

City With a School

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$64,170

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

310

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+5.1%

Projections Central

Montana's only FAA Part 147 school, Helena College University of Montana, is also its only path to an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license, and the field is projected to grow 5.1% through 2034, above the national rate of 4%.

Helena College University of Montana, a public school, teaches its Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license over five semesters, charging a per-semester program fee on top of standard tuition.

Aircraft mechanics in Montana earn a median of $64,170 a year, well below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 45th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is still projected at 5.1% through 2034, adding 20 positions, with about 30 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Montana: Helena College University of Montana

Helena College University of Montana in Helena is the only one of the FAA's aviation maintenance schools in Montana, 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.

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

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Montana

BLS reports a median annual wage of $64,170 ($30.85 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Montana, where 310 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 45th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 410 in 2024 to 430 in 2034 (+5.1%), with about 30 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $64,170median/yr ($30.85/hr)
$47,100 $97,200
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 Montana

Avionics Technicians, Montana $57,420median/yr ($27.61/hr)
$39,550 $72,850
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Montana aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

One School Covers All of Montana's Aviation Maintenance Training

Helena College University of Montana is the only FAA Part 147 school in a state that stretches over vast distances, meaning students anywhere in Montana looking for in-state training have exactly one option, in Helena.

That single program leads to a full Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license over five semesters, at a public school charging a per-semester program fee rather than a large lump-sum tuition bill.

Public Tuition Instead of a Large Upfront Cost

Helena College University of Montana charges its aviation maintenance students a per-semester program fee on top of standard public tuition, rather than one large program-wide cost. That structure spreads the expense out over the full five semesters instead of billing it all at once.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Montana

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 Montana?
Montana has 1 FAA Part 147 school, Helena College University of Montana, in Helena.

What Credential Does Montana's Aviation Maintenance Program Lead To?
Helena College University of Montana leads to a full Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license, completed over five semesters.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Montana Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Montana earn a median of $64,170 a year, well below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 45th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Montana?
Montana projects 5.1% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, above the national rate of 4%, with about 30 openings a year.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Montana?
Helena College University of Montana completes its Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license over five semesters, the only Part 147 program in the state.

Sources

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