Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Program Description

The Aircraft Maintenance Technology program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for obtaining the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certification and an entry level position in industry.

A&P Mechanics hold skills that are also sought by industries other than aviation. The program has a variety of piston, jet and rotary winged aircraft that allow students to perform hands-on tasks as part of their training.

The aviation maintenance field is projected to need 716,000 new aircraft mechanics over the next 20 years.

Career Opportunities

Average Salary $65,500 Idaho $78,680 National

97% Five Year Placement Rate

National and regional airlines
Airports, flying fields, and aircraft services
Aerospace product and parts manufacturers
Charter airlines

Program Overview

Program accepts students in August
Typical classroom hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Program admits 25 students each year
Program located at the Pocatello airport in building #74, 1455 Flightline Road

Degree Options

Airframe and Powerplant Associate of Applied Science (2 years)

Course Sequence Associate of Applied Science Degree: Airframe and Powerplant
Program Costs

Powerplant Advanced Technical Certificate (2 years)

Course Sequence Advanced Technical Certificate: Powerplant
Program Costs

Airframe Intermediate Technical Certificate (1 year)
- Course Sequence Intermediate Technical Certificate: Airframe
- Program Costs
Bachelor of Applied Science (4+ years)

Career Opportunities

National and regional airlines
Airports, flying fields, and aircraft services
Aerospace product and parts manufacturers
Charter airlines

Minimum Test Scores

ACT	Math: 16
rSAT	Math: 403
ALEKS	Math: 14

Paying for College

You may apply for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans to help finance your college education. When you pay registration fees, you are a student of Idaho State University with the privileges and responsibilities of a college student. Additional opportunities include state-sponsored scholarships; examples include the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship for first time students.