AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR PEORIA, AZ

UTI is a trusted training provider for some of the automotive industry’s leading brands, and we have a campus just 12 miles from Peoria, AZ, in Avondale!

Students at our Avondale, AZ, auto mechanic school learn the fundamentals of maintenance, diagnosis and repair in just 51 weeks.⁷ Experienced instructors lead a blended-learning model of online instruction and hands-on lab application meant to mirror the type of training technicians in the field receive.¹⁸

Our labs are also outfitted with tools, technologies and equipment used in the field so that students graduate prepared to pursue entry-level roles.

UTI Avondale automotive school graduates earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees. They also graduate with knowledge that will help them test for ASE certification.

Our auto mechanic school is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, meaning our curriculum upholds the organization’s standards and prepares aspiring technicians to do the same.¹⁶ Plus, our graduates can substitute their training for one of the two years of work experience required to take ASE certification exams.

UTI collaborated with industry leaders to build automotive courses that help students gain skills employers value in entry-level candidates.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States was $47,770 in May 2023.²⁵ This means half earned more and half earned less. Remember that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Your education at UTI Avondale will provide you with foundational skills valuable for automotive roles across the nation. That’s great news, considering the BLS projects more than 67,000 average annual automotive job openings in the U.S.!⁴¹

The auto mechanic training at UTI Avondale prepares students for entry-level positions, such as:

• Automotive technician
• Service writer
• Smog inspector
• Parts associate

While a majority of our grads start in entry-level roles, as with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their career with hard work and experience.⁷⁷ Advanced roles could include:

• Service manager
• Diagnostic technician
• Fleet technician
• Shop owner

Our auto mechanic career guide has more information, including job descriptions, top 10 median annual salaries by state and industry outlook. Please note that automotive job openings vary by region, and the roles mentioned may not be available in Avondale, AZ. However, UTI’s Career Services department can help graduates search for opportunities.¹

Our doors are open to you! Schedule a tour for a chance to meet our automotive training instructors, check out fully stocked industry-standard labs and ask more questions. Getting to UTI Avondale from Peoria, AZ, is simple:

1. Get on AZ-101 Loop S from West Peoria Avenue. (1.7 miles)
1. Head southwest on 83rd Avenue toward West Washington Street. (85 feet)
2. Turn right onto West Washington Street. (0.3 miles)
3. Turn right onto North 85th Avenue. (197 feet)
4. Turn left at the first cross street cross street onto West Peoria Avenue. (1 miles)
5. Use the left two lanes to turn left to merge onto AZ-101 Loop S. (0.3 miles)
2. Follow AZ-101 Loop S to West McDowell Road in Phoenix. Take Exit 2 from AZ-101 Loop S. (8.1 miles)
1. Merge onto AZ-101 Loop S. (7.8 miles)
2. Take Exit 2 for McDowell Road. (0.3 miles)
3. Follow West McDowell Road and North 107th Avenue to UTI Avondale. (2.1 miles)
1. Use the right two lanes to turn right onto West McDowell Road. (1.2 miles)
2. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto North 107th Avenue. (0.8 miles)
3. Turn left onto West Pierce Street. (0.1 miles)
4. Turn right. (72 feet)
5. Turn right, and UTI Avondale will be on the left. (3 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

The Diesel Technology program at UTI Avondale takes just 45 weeks to complete and touches on important topics like brake systems and chassis, hydraulic systems, electronic systems and technology and more.⁷ Like our auto school program, diesel school graduates earn one of the two years of work experience required to test for ASE certification!

Our 36-week hands-on Welding Technology program teaches students the four main types of arc welding to help prepare them to pursue roles in industries like construction, transportation, automotive fabrication and more. Industry-leader, Lincoln Electric, assisted UTI in developing a curriculum aligned with current demands so graduates are prepared for entry-level positions.

UTI Avondale’s 18-month Airframe & Powerplant Technician training program helps prepare students to apply and test for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.⁷⁹ Courses like Turbine Engine Design, Navigation and Communication Systems and Landing Gear Systems help build students’ knowledge from the ground up, so no prior experience is required to attend!

The 39-week HVACR Technician training program in Avondale helps students develop the foundational skills needed to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for commercial and residential properties. Courses such as Indoor Air Fundamentals, Air Conditioning and Alternative Systems and Commercial Refrigeration help prepare students for entry-level roles in the field.