Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Wyoming

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Wyoming

Wyoming has no FAA-approved (Part 147) mechanic school, so the aviation maintenance schools near Wyoming are across the state line. The nearest, Aims Community College in Loveland, CO, is 48 miles from Cheyenne.

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Schools near Wyoming on the map

  • Aims Community College, Loveland, CO: 48 miles
  • Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Denver Campus, Broomfield, CO: 85 miles
  • Western Nebraska Community College, Sidney, NE: 95 miles

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

In-State FAA-Approved Schools

0

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Wyoming

3

Within 100 mi of Cheyenne

Nearest FAA-Approved School

48 mi

Loveland, CO

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$56,680

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

340

BLS OEWS, May 2025

There are no aviation maintenance schools near Wyoming within the state's own borders, and the nearest option, Aims Community College in Loveland, Colorado, sits 47.9 miles away.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Denver Campus, in Broomfield, Colorado, is another option at 85.3 miles, and Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney rounds out the choices at 94.8 miles. All three sit across a state line.

Aircraft mechanics in Wyoming earn a median of $56,680 a year, far below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 49th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is still projected at 31% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, adding 80 positions, with about 30 openings expected each year.

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Wyoming by Distance

3 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Cheyenne, nearest first. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

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

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Wyoming

BLS reports a median annual wage of $56,680 ($27.25 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Wyoming, where 340 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 49th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 260 in 2024 to 340 in 2034 (+31%), with about 30 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $56,680median/yr ($27.25/hr)
$35,460 $99,540
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 Wyoming

Avionics Technicians, Wyoming $84,360median/yr ($40.56/hr)
$77,060 $97,810
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Wyoming aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Fast Growth Projected Without Any In-State School

Wyoming's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 31% through 2034, one of the higher rates in this data, even though the state has no in-state FAA Part 147 school at all.

Aims, in Loveland, Colorado, 47.9 miles away, and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Denver Campus, 85.3 miles away, are the two closest options for a Wyoming student chasing that growth.

Three Border States, Three Different Schools

Colorado accounts for two of Wyoming's three nearest options, Aims Community College and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Denver Campus, while Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney rounds out the choices from the east.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Wyoming

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 Wyoming?
Wyoming has no in-state FAA Part 147 school.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Wyoming Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Wyoming earn a median of $56,680 a year, far below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 49th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Wyoming?
Wyoming projects 31% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, adding about 80 positions.

Is the Aircraft Mechanic Certificate a State or Federal License?
It's federal. The FAA issues the A&P, the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, under federal rules, so a certificate earned at any nearby school works in Wyoming too, even without an in-state program.

Where Are the Closest Aviation Maintenance Schools to Wyoming?
The closest FAA-certified programs are Aims Community College in Loveland, Colorado, 47.9 miles from Wyoming; Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Denver campus in Broomfield, Colorado, 85.3 miles away; and Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney, Nebraska, 94.8 miles away.

Can You Become an Aircraft Mechanic in Wyoming Without a School?
Yes. Under 14 CFR Part 65, a candidate can test for a single rating after at least 18 months of documented aircraft work experience, with no school tuition. Programs near Wyoming, including Aims Community College, Spartan College's Denver campus, and Western Nebraska Community College, are the classroom route to the same FAA exams.

Sources

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