Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in Vermont
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in Vermont 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 Vermont?
No A&P supervisor in Vermont is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 11 places to ask about on-the-job training across 8 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 South Burlington, Milton, and Andover.
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Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in Vermont
In Vermont, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aviatron INC | South Burlington | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Mansfield Heliflight INC | Milton | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Unified Turbines INC | Milton | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Stumpf Balloons | Andover | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Downey Corporation | East Middlebury | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Liquid Measurement Systems INC | Georgia | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Green Mountain Avionics | Middlebury | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Simmonds Precision Products INC | Vergennes | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aerodyme Corporation | South Burlington | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Pratt and Whitney Engine Services INC | South Burlington | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Heritage Aviation INC | So Burlington | Part 145 | Repair Station |
Is your name or company listed above?
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 Vermont
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.
Portland Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 82 Running Hill Road, South Portland, ME 04106 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (207) 541-7700
- Email: 7-AEA-PWM-FSDO@faa.gov
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in Vermont as an A&P mechanic?
Electric-aircraft maker BETA Technologies opened a 188,500-square-foot, near-net-zero production facility at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, Vermont in 2023, designed to build up to 300 of its all-electric aircraft per year. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across Vermont 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 Vermont?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Vermont include Burlington Technical Center (Burlington). 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 Vermont, the state employs about 160 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $76,370/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $55,610/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $98,810/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).