Aviation Mechanic School for Military Veterans
Your Service Is Your Greatest Asset
Whether you were a 91B Wheeled Vehicle mechanic, a machinist or worked in a non-technical military occupational specialty (MOS), the mission-first mindset you cultivated in the service translates directly to aviation maintenance.
However, military experience alone isn't enough to legally work on a civilian aircraft. You also need the “golden ticket,” the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification. This license is the federal authorization required to work on everything from commercial jets to cargo haulers. Our aircraft mechanic school for veterans bridges the gap between your military discipline and the specific FAA regulations required to get you certified and working.
A Streamlined Path to Certification
Unlike many four-year university degrees, our program delivers speed and efficiency. We've broken down our curriculum into three focused segments:
General: Master the foundational math, physics and regulations.
Airframe: Work with composite structures, landing gear and hydraulic systems.
Powerplant: Get hands-on training with turbines, reciprocating engines and fuel systems.
Invest in Your Future
An A&P license provides an excellent return on investment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for aircraft mechanics in 2024 was $79,140, with the top 10% earning more than $114,000.
Compare this to the cost of traditional college tuition and the years of lost wages while studying. With APMI’s competitive tuition rate of $36,000, many of our graduates can potentially pay off their education costs within their first few years of employment.
Start Training While Serving
We are proud to partner with BreakTurn, a DoD-approved SkillBridge provider, to offer career placement assistance that can start before you separate. Through this partnership, eligible active-duty service members can access:
Training while serving: Spend up to your last 180 days of active-duty training in a civilian career.
Full pay and benefits: Continue receiving your full military paycheck and benefits throughout the training period.
Free career counseling: BreakTurn acts as your intermediary, helping you navigate the complex approval paperwork at no cost.
A seamless transition: By starting your training early, you can bridge the gap to a civilian paycheck immediately upon discharge.