Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Utah
3
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
3
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$70,160
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
2,080
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+10.4%
Projections Central
Public colleges run every one of Utah's FAA Part 147 schools, and Salt Lake City's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 1.42, above the national concentration for the occupation.
Southern Utah University in Cedar City accepts GI Bill benefits for its Associate's Degree with Airframe and Powerplant certifications, completed over five consecutive semesters. Utah State University in Logan runs a two-year Associate of Applied Science, and Salt Lake Community College offers day and evening classes for the same credential.
Aircraft mechanics in Utah earn a median of $70,160 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 40th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 10.4% through 2034, adding 200 positions, with about 170 openings expected each year.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Utah by City
All 3 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Salt Lake City. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
- Associate
- about 18 months / five consecutive semesters
- GI Bill accepted
- $6,186 a year in-state tuition
- 61% graduation rate
- Associate
- two-year technical program; 2030 total program hours
- $7,627 a year in-state tuition
- 59% graduation rate
- Associate
- $3,928 a year in-state tuition
- 29% graduation rate
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
Utah 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.
| School | City | Type | Program Length | FAA Ratings | Credential | IPEDS Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City | University | 18 months | Both | Associate | 61% |
| Utah State University | Logan | University | Both | Associate | 59% | |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City | Community College | Both | Associate | 29% |
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 Salt Lake City | 2 | $73,210 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Provo | 1 | $66,510 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Ogden | 2 | $67,910 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Utah
BLS reports a median annual wage of $70,160 ($33.73 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Utah, where 2,080 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 40th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,920 in 2024 to 2,120 in 2034 (+10.4%), with about 170 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Utah
See the full Utah aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Three Utah Metros, Three Different Pay Levels
Salt Lake City's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $73,210 a year, ahead of Provo's $66,510, in a metro of 1,300,762 people versus Provo's 760,531.
Ogden, with 667,681 people, reports its own median of $67,910. Salt Lake Community College trains directly inside the highest-paying of the three metros.
A Five-Semester Path With GI Bill Support
Southern Utah University in Cedar City combines an Associate's Degree with Airframe and Powerplant certifications into one five-semester track, and accepts GI Bill benefits along the way.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Utah
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.