Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in Montana
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in Montana 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 Montana?
No A&P supervisor in Montana is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 24 places to ask about on-the-job training across 12 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 Belgrade, Billings, and Missoula.
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A&P Supervisors Accepting Apprentices in Montana
No A&P supervisor in Montana is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet.
Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in Montana
In Montana, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlins Aircraft Service INC | Belgrade | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Bridger Aviation Repair LLC | Belgrade | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Signature Flight Support Corporation | Belgrade | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Summit Aviation INC. | Belgrade | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Tt Heli LLC. | Belgrade | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Aerotronics INC | Billings | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Billings Flying Service, INC. | Billings | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Lynch Flying Service INC | Billings | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Skysource Aviation LLC | Billings | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Minuteman Aviation INC | Missoula | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Neptune Aviation Services INC | Missoula | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Avmax Montana INC | Great Falls | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Holman Aviation CO | Great Falls | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| A-tec Aircraft Maintenance Center | Hamilton | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Whispering Turbines INC | Hamilton | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Matthew Avionics Testing and Technical Support LLC | Stevensville | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Tamarack Helicopters INC | Stevensville | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Butte Aviation INC. | Butte | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Leading Edge Montana LLC | Helena | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Stene Aviation INC | Polson | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Ray | Trout Creek | A&P, IA, COM, CFI | A&P Mechanic | Sign up to connect |
| Ruby Valley Aviation LLC | Twin Bridges | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Aerotronics INC | Missoula | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
| Rocky Mountain Avionics | Kalispell | 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 Montana
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.
Helena Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 2725 Skyway Drive, Suite 1, Helena, MT 59602 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (406) 441-5240
- Email: 7-ANM-HLN-FSDO@faa.gov
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in Montana as an A&P mechanic?
Neptune Aviation, based at Missoula International Airport in Montana, is one of the country's largest aerial firefighting companies — it maintains and operates a fleet of nine BAe 146 jet air tankers and runs its own FAA-certified repair station. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across Montana 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 Montana?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Montana include Helena College, University of Montana (Helena). 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 Montana, the state employs about 310 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $64,170/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $47,100/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $97,200/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).