Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in Kansas
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in Kansas 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 Kansas?
No A&P supervisor in Kansas is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 90 places to ask about on-the-job training across 25 cities: FAA-certificated repair stations. 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 Wichita, Augusta, and New Century.
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Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in Kansas
In Kansas, these are FAA-certificated repair stations. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accessories INC of Wichita | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Advanced Welding Technologies LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aero Mach Labs INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aero Space Controls Corp | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aerospace Systems and Components INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Air Capital Interiors INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Air Capital Ndi LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Air Capitol Dial INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Air Capitol Jet LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aircraft Covers Unlimited INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aircraft Quality Instruments INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Bevan Aviation INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Century Instrument Corporation | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Clemens Aviation LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Cox Airparts LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Electromech Technologies LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Facc Solutions INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Geti Aviation Interiors Lc | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Global Aviation Tech, LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Goodrich Corporation Wheel and Brake Services | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Harlow Aerostructures LLC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Instrument and Flight Research INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Ipeco INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Kelley Instruments INC | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Kelly Manufacturing Company | Wichita | Part 145 | Repair Station |
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Certified A&P mechanics claim or create their listing free with Grease Pilot's Mechanic Free membership, and maintenance shops with MX Shop Free; both include one A&P apprentice seat and digital OJT sign-offs.
FAA FSDO Serving Kansas
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.
Wichita Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 1801 Airport Road, Suite 300, Wichita, KS 67209 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (316) 941-1200
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in Kansas as an A&P mechanic?
Wichita, Kansas — the "Air Capital of the World" — is home to Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest tier-one aerostructures manufacturer, whose factory there builds about 70% of the structure of every Boeing 737, including the fuselage. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across Kansas 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 Kansas?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Kansas include Kansas State University Salina (Salina), WSU Tech — National Center for Aviation Training (Wichita). 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 Kansas, the state employs about 1,440 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $80,270/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $50,630/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $98,070/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).