Lake Superior College Aviation Mechanic Programs
Duluth | $17,000 to $20,000 | 18 Months to 24 Months
Lake Superior College offers a 103-credit AAS degree (24 months) and an 88-credit diploma (18 months) in Aviation Maintenance Technology, both FAA-approved. The program includes hands-on training in aircraft systems, engines, and structures, preparing students for FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification. Based at the Center for Advanced Aviation near Duluth International Airport, it features strong industry ties with Delta, AAR, and Cirrus Aircraft for career opportunities...read more.
Minneapolis College Aviation Mechanic Programs
Minneapolis | $30,000 to $32,000 | 24 Months
Minneapolis College offers two FAA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Technician programs: a 104-credit A.A.S. degree and a 98-credit diploma. Both programs emphasize hands-on training in aircraft structures, engines, and systems, preparing students for A&P certification. Courses are taught on-site at Delta Air Lines’ Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport facility, offering real-world exposure to commercial aviation. With strong job placement outcomes and comprehensive curriculum, Minneapolis College prepares graduates for immediate entry into the aviation maintenance workforce...read more.
Northland College Aviation Mechanic Programs
Thief River Falls | $9,000 to $24,000 | 5 Months to 24 Months
Northland Community & Technical College offers FAA-approved aviation maintenance training at its Aerospace Center in Thief River Falls, recognized nationally for vocational excellence. Students can pursue a 94-credit A.A.S. degree, an 82-credit diploma, or an 18-credit certificate, all providing hands-on instruction with over 20 aircraft including jets, helicopters, and GA models. Graduates are prepared for A&P certification and supported by strong industry partnerships with companies like Delta and Boeing. The college provides affordable tuition, financial aid options, and career placement services for aviation technician roles...read more.
US Aviation Academy Aviation Mechanic Program
Minneapolis | $36,000 | 16 Months
US Aviation Academy’s Minneapolis campus offers an FAA-approved Part 147 A&P Mechanic program with full-time 8-month and part-time 16-month options. Students receive hands-on training covering airframe, powerplant, and general aviation systems, using tools provided by the academy. The program prepares students for FAA written, oral, and practical exams needed for certification. Located at Anoka County–Blaine Airport, the school connects graduates with major airlines for job placement.