Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in Iowa
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in Iowa are on-the-job training positions where you log the supervised work experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your FAA mechanic certificate — you don't need to go to A&P school.
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Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Iowa?
No A&P supervisor in Iowa is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 35 places to ask about on-the-job training across 26 cities: FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. The supervised hours you log count toward the experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your A&P certificate — no Part 147 school needed. Most of the places to ask are in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Ankeny.
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Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in Iowa
In Iowa, these are FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. None has posted an apprenticeship on Grease Pilot, so ask them whether they take apprentices. Where we have an email on file, sign up and Grease Pilot sends them your request.
| Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rockwell Collins INC | Part 145 | Repair Station | ||
Rockwell Collins INC Air Transport Systems | Part 145 | Repair Station | ||
Rockwell Collins INC Government Systems | Part 145 | Repair Station | ||
Aerospace Control Products INC | Davenport | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Mission Systems Davenport INC. | Davenport | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Exec1 Aviation INC | Ankeny | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Kevin | Ankeny | A&P, IA | A&P Mechanic | |
Elliott Aviation of Des Moines, LLC | Des Moines | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
1 Vision Aviation Pllc | Sioux City | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
1 Vision General Aviation LLC | Sioux City | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Collins Engine Nozzles INC | West Des Moines | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Haps Air Service INC | Part 145 | Repair Station | ||
Arn-air | Bayard | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Charles City Aeronautics INC | Charles City | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Carver Aero LLC | Council Bluffs | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Blue Skies Over Dubuque INC | Dubuque | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Jet Air INC | Iowa City | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Marshalltown Aviation INC | Marshalltown | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Frc Component Products INC | Mason City | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Monticello Aviation INC | Monticello | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Spencer Avionics INC | Spencer | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Fly Lta Repair LLC | Swisher | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Midwest Balloon Services | Truro | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Livingston Aviation INC | Waterloo | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Swieter Avionics L.c. | Waverly | Part 145 | Repair Station |
1 A&P apprentice in Iowa is looking for a supervisor on Grease Pilot. See their profile.
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FAA FSDO Serving Iowa
What is a FSDO? Your local FAA office: it verifies the on-the-job hours you've logged and clears you to take the FAA mechanic tests.
Des Moines Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 3753 SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (515) 289-3840
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in Iowa as an A&P mechanic?
Collins Aerospace (formerly Rockwell Collins) is an avionics manufacturer headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where it is the region's largest employer. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across Iowa can supervise on-the-job training where you log experience toward your A&P certificate under 14 CFR 65.77.
Do I need to attend an A&P school in Iowa?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Iowa include Iowa Western Community College (Council Bluffs), Indian Hills Community College (Ottumwa), Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids), Des Moines Public Schools (Des Moines), Western Iowa Tech Community College (Sioux City). 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 on-the-job training works anywhere in the U.S. — the hours, the FAA tests, and what you need to start — is in our A&P on-the-job training guide.
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About A&P apprenticeships
In Iowa, the state employs about 330 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $69,890/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $33,740/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $93,130/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).