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AVIATION MECHANIC SCHOOL IN AVONDALE, AZ

Our Airframe & Powerplant Technician program can help you train for a career you’re excited about.

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AVIATION MECHANIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Get hands-on training as you learn the basics of air science through our Airframe & Powerplant Technician training program at the Universal Technical Institute campus in Avondale, Arizona. Not too far a drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, our state-of-the-industry campus can be a great place to train for the aviation industry!1

At UTI Avondale, you’ll experience hands-on labs combined with instructor-led online learning with a curriculum that’s built to fit industry needs.

AVIATION MECHANIC TRAINING

With our program, students can get trained in 18 months and get prepared to apply and test for Airframe and Powerplant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.79

Aviation technician can be a great career path for those who are mechanically inclined and have an eye for detail.

What Makes Aviation Mechanic Training Different With Us?

  • Connections with employers1
  • Complete the program in just 18 months
  • No prior experience needed
  • Hands-on learning that mirrors real-world experience18

AVIATION MECHANIC COURSES IN AVONDALE, AZ

UTI Avondale’s Airframe & Powerplant Technician program is designed to build your knowledge from the ground up — no prior experience is needed! Here are some highlights of courses in the program (course titles and descriptions are subject to change):

Turbine Engine Design

This course is designed to develop an understanding of the designs of turbine engines used on aircraft to include turbojet engines, turbofan engines and turboprop engines. The multiple operating principles are described, as well as the specific benefit of each for a given application.

Aircraft Instruments and Advanced Troubleshooting

This course contains the theory of all instruments and instrument systems used for aircraft flight and navigation. In addition, students are exposed to real-world aviation databases, like those they can encounter in the workplace, and will develop an understanding of one or more specific avionics systems used in today’s aircraft.

Navigation and Communication Systems

This course is a study of aircraft navigation, communication, approach control systems and autopilot. The course includes inspection, installation, service and FAA regulations.

Some of the other topics our aviation students can learn include:

  • Non-destructive testing
  • Basic sheet metal and welding familiarization
  • Paints and finishes
  • Organizational behavior
  • Environmental science
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Landing gear systems
  • Airframe inspection
  • Propellers
  • Power plant lubrication systems
  • Reciprocating engine instruments

AVIATION MECHANIC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AVONDALE, AZ

There are many potential career paths in the aviation industry. Most of our grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles could include:77

Entry-level

  • Aviation Technician
  • Turbine Technician
  • Field Technician

Advanced

  • Aircraft Restorer
  • Helicopter Mechanic
  • Avionics Technician
  • Aircraft Mechanical Installer
  • Aircraft Electrical Installer
  • Aircraft Structural/Sheetmetal Mechanic

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What skills are needed to be an aviation mechanic?

Nov 22, 2022, 16:47 PM
Typically, skilled airframe and powerplant technicians have a great eye for detail, an inclination for mechanics, are good with basic math and prefer hands-on work. Employers often require some form of education, and that’s where attending a training program like ours can help you stand out and help equip you with the basic knowledge needed for an entry-level position.1
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AVIATION MECHANIC TRAINING NEAR ME

Avondale offers beautiful wildlife, festivals and shopping, and is located near Phoenix, the fifth largest city in the country, making it a great place to train and pursue a career. Plus, at UTI’s Avondale campus you can complete aviation maintenance training in just 18 months, so you can feel confident pursuing a career in an industry you’re passionate about.

CAMPUS LOCATION

10695 West Pierce Street, Suite 100
    Avondale, AZ 85323

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866-224-8162 |  Financial Aid
800-859-1202 |  Student Services
623-245-4663 |  Career Services

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FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UTI

Whether you have a passion for aviation or are looking for a role in an exciting, hands-on field, UTI Avondale can provide the training needed to start pursuing a career. Click on the button below to get started today.

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.71) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians will be 148,700 by 2033. See Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023–33, and worker characteristics, 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI aviation maintenance programs prepare graduates to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification. Graduates who don’t obtain certification may have fewer career opportunities. Some graduates get jobs in aviation or related industries other than as aviation maintenance technicians. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment, salary or FAA certification.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.79) UTI aviation maintenance programs prepare graduates to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification. Graduates who don’t obtain certification may have fewer career opportunities. Some graduates get jobs in aviation or related industries other than as aviation maintenance technicians. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment, salary or FAA certification.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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