Helena, MT
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Helena
3 listed programs in Helena, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $82,210Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $63,250Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $80,870Median pay (metro)
- $97,970Top 10% earn over
3 listed programs in Helena · 3 in Montana. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Helena, MT, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Helena
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena College University of Montana Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $4,547–$11,719 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Helena College University of Montana Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate degree | 16 | $4,547–$11,719 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Helena College University of Montana Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $4,547–$11,719 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Helena
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $63,250 | $77,750 | $80,870 | $92,520 | $97,970 | $82,210 | 50 |
| Montana | $47,100 | $59,150 | $64,170 | $82,240 | $97,200 | $71,970 | 310 |
| United States | $48,780 | $62,630 | $79,870 | $99,130 | $128,890 | $84,740 | 138,090 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.