Provo at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Provo
1
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Provo Metro
220
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$66,510
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.83
BLS OEWS, May 2025
PVU Passenger Boardings
455,219
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39340).
Duncan Aviation runs a full-service business jet maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Provo Airport, with hangar space large enough to handle multiple aircraft at once. Aircraft mechanic employment in the Provo metro runs at 0.83 times the national concentration. Mechanics here earn a median $66,510, below the $79,870 national median.
Salt Lake Community College's Aerospace/Aviation Technology program, on Salt Lake International Airport property, is the nearest option at 42.4 miles. It's one of only two aviation maintenance schools in the state of Utah, teaching both fixed and rotor-wing aircraft.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Provo
1 FAA-approved school is within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 42 miles away, in Salt Lake City.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Provo.
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City · 42 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $3,928 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 29% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate EW9T127R.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Utah page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Provo
Aircraft mechanics in the Provo metro area earn a median of $66,510 a year ($31.98 an hour), $3,650 below the Utah median of $70,160.
Provo Pay vs. Utah and U.S. Medians
The Provo median is $13,360 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Utah aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Provo
BLS counts 220 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Provo metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.83.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Duncan Aviation
Full-service MRO facility at Provo Airport, Provo, UT
Duncan Aviation operates a full-service business jet maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Provo Airport with 275,000 square feet of hangar space.
Source: Provo, UT | Duncan Aviation (duncanaviation.aero)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Provo Municipal (PVU) recorded 455,219 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo Municipal | PVU | Nonhub | 455,219 |
Local Context
Duncan Aviation's MRO Work at Provo Airport
Duncan Aviation operates a full-service business jet maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Provo Airport. The facility works on business aircraft rather than airline fleets, giving mechanics here experience with the corporate and charter side of aviation maintenance.
One of Two Aviation Schools in Utah
Salt Lake Community College's program is one of only two aviation maintenance schools in the state of Utah. It sits on Salt Lake International Airport property and gives students access to a Beech Raytheon Starship for composite materials training.
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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)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Duncan Aviation: Provo, UT | Duncan Aviation
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