Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Caldwell, Idaho?
Grease Pilot lists 2 A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeship opportunities from FAA-certified mechanics and maintenance shops in Caldwell, Idaho. The supervised hours you log count toward the experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your A&P certificate — no Part 147 school needed.
Updated July 2, 2026
Caldwell is in Canyon County, Idaho.
A&P Apprenticeship Opportunities in Caldwell, Idaho
| Status | Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Cascade Aircraft Management | Caldwell | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
| Listed | Qmulus Aviation LLC | Caldwell | Part 145 | MX Shop | Sign up to connect |
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FAA FSDO Serving Idaho
What is a FSDO? It's your local FAA office. As an aspiring A&P mechanic, this is where you verify the on-the-job hours you've logged and get cleared to take the FAA mechanic exams — the written, oral, and practical tests — on the way to your A&P certificate.
Boise Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 3295 Elder Street, Boise, ID 83705 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (208) 387-4000
Common Questions
Where can I find an aircraft mechanic (A&P) apprenticeship in Caldwell, Idaho?
Browse the apprenticeship opportunities on this page — they're organized by state and city. Each one is an on-the-job-training role with a certified A&P or Part 145 repair station where you log experience toward your A&P certificate; open any listing to see its pay, location, and how to connect.
How do I become an aircraft mechanic (A&P) in Caldwell, Idaho?
One path is supervised on-the-job training: log the practical experience required under 14 CFR 65.77 under a certificated mechanic, document it (FAA Form 8610-2), then pass the FAA written, oral, and practical tests (14 CFR 65.75).
What do you need to start an A&P apprenticeship?
No degree or A&P school is required to start. To be certificated, the FAA requires you to be at least 18 and able to read, write, speak, and understand English (14 CFR 65.71); you earn the experience itself by logging supervised on-the-job training under a certificated mechanic (14 CFR 65.77).
How long does it take to become an A&P mechanic through on-the-job training?
Under 14 CFR 65.77, you need at least 18 months of documented practical experience for a single rating (Airframe or Powerplant), or 30 months working both at the same time, under a certificated mechanic — then you pass the FAA written, oral, and practical tests.
What opportunities are available in Caldwell, Idaho as an A&P mechanic?
Empire Airlines, headquartered in Hayden, Idaho and based at Coeur d'Alene Airport, is a FedEx Feeder cargo carrier that flies and maintains a fleet of ATR and Cessna turboprop aircraft and holds an FAA Repair Station certificate. Beyond that, FAA-certified maintenance shops across Caldwell, Idaho offer on-the-job training where you can log experience toward your A&P certificate under 14 CFR 65.77.
Do I need to attend an A&P school in Caldwell, Idaho?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Caldwell, Idaho include Idaho State University (Pocatello). You don't have to attend one — the FAA also recognizes documented on-the-job training under 14 CFR 65.77 as a path to A&P eligibility.
How do I know if a job is an A&P apprenticeship?
An on-the-job training (apprenticeship) role doesn't require you to already hold an A&P certificate — it's supervised work where you log experience toward it. Every opportunity listed here is that kind of OJT role, and each listing shows the shop's pay and terms.
Are these apprenticeships paid?
The opportunities listed above are on-the-job training roles offered by maintenance shops; pay and terms are set by each shop and shown on the individual listing.
About A&P apprenticeships
In Idaho, the state employs about 600 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $61,250/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $44,840/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $98,260/year. A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanics are certified by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 65. On-the-job training is a recognized route to certification eligibility. Learn more from the FAA experience requirements, the U.S. Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship program, and the BLS profile for Aircraft Mechanics (49-3011).