AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR SURPRISE, AZ

Even if you’ve never picked up a wrench, our instructors can help you prepare for a career in the automotive industry. The following auto school courses build upon one another, developing students’ knowledge from the ground up.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for automotive technicians in the U.S. 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.

Nationally, the BLS projects more than 67,000 average automotive job openings per year.⁴¹ UTI’s Career Services team maintains contact with employers across the U.S. and invites graduates to lean on them during their search.^1,2

UTI Bloomfield graduates have the skills needed to pursue entry-level roles within the automotive industry. Some of these roles may include:

Entry-level

• Automotive technician
• Service writers
• Smog inspectors
• Parts associates

As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance their careers in automotive technology with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced automotive careers:

Advanced

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

The availability of automotive careers can vary significantly based on your area and the current market situation. If you're near Newark and are seeking advice about local opportunities, don't hesitate to Career Services team.^1,2

Feel like ending your “automotive schools near me” searches once and for all? Visit our campus! Getting here is simple:

1. Get on Arizona State Route 303 from West Greenway Road. (3.7 miles)
1. Head southwest on North Civic Center Plaza toward West Tierra Buena Lane. (0.1 miles)
2. Continue onto North Civic Center Drive (0.3 miles)
3. Turn right onto West Greenway Road. (2.9 miles)
4. Use the left two lanes to turn left to merge onto Arizona State Route 303. (0.4 miles)
2. Continue onto Arizona State Route 303. Take I-10 E to North 107th Avenue in Avondale. Take Exit 132 from I-10 E. (18.9 miles)
1. Merge onto Arizona State Route 303. (10.1 miles)
2. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 104A to merge onto I-10 E toward Phoenix. (8.5 miles)
3. Take Exit 132 for 107th Avenue. (0.3 miles)
3. Continue onto North 107th Avenue to UTI Avondale. (0.6 miles)
1. Turn right onto North 107th Avenue. (0.5 miles)
2. Turn left onto West Pierce Street. (0.1 miles)
3. Turn right. (72 feet)
4. Turn right, and the campus will be on your left. (3 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

Spend 45 weeks learning the ins and outs of diesel engine service and repair while preparing for a career in industries like transportation, construction or agriculture!⁷ Diesel Technology graduates earn diplomas and one of the two years of work experience needed to test for ASE certification.

Learn how to arc weld in various positions in just 36 weeks. The Welding Technology program at UTI Avondale helps prepare students for entry-level roles in several industries, including construction, automotive repair and manufacturing. Graduates earn diplomas.

Train to apply and test for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in just 18 months.⁷⁹ Students in the Airframe & Powerplant Technician program study airframe and powerplant components in hands-on labs under the guidance of experienced instructors. Enrollment doesn’t require any previous experience!

Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems in just 39 weeks in the HVACR Technician program. We’ll cover topics that will prepare you to pursue for entry-level roles in the field, such as mechanical and electronic controls troubleshooting, piping and fitting and even customer relations!