AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR BUCKEYE, AZ

Running endless “automotive schools near me,” searches and struggling to find a good fit? UTI’s Avondale, AZ, auto mechanic school is just northeast of Buckeye and offers a 51-week industry-aligned program.⁷

Students follow a blended-learning model where they follow an instructor-led online curriculum and then apply their learning in hands-on labs. Our labs are outfitted with tools, technology and equipment found in the field and present a supportive environment for students to develop technical and soft skills crucial to a career in the automotive industry.

UTI’s mechanic school courses teach students the fundamentals of automotive maintenance, diagnosis and repair. Topics include:

UTI’s automotive training program prepares students for entry-level roles, such as:

Entry-level

• Automotive technician
• Service writer
• Smog inspector
• Parts associate

While most of our auto school grads start in entry-level positions, as with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Advanced roles within the automotive field could include:

Advanced

• Shop owner
• Service manager
• Fleet technician
• Diagnostic technician

Learn more about opportunities in the automotive industry by checking out our career guide. Remember that regional demand affects availability, so the roles mentioned may not be open in the Buckeye, AZ, area. Graduates often lean on UTI’s Career Services team for assistance in identifying potential opportunities near them.

Our auto mechanic school in Avondale, AZ, is a simple commute from Buckeye. Follow these directions:

1. Get on I-10 E. (5.2 miles)
1. Head west on Monroe Avenue toward South 5th Street. (0.4 miles)
2. Turn right onto North 1st Street/South Miller Road. Continue to follow South Miller Road. (4.2 miles)
3. Take the Phoenix ramp. (0.6 miles)
2. Follow I-10 E to North 107th Avenue in Avondale, Take Exit 132 from I-10 E. (17.3 miles)
1. Merge onto I-10 E. (17 miles)
2. Take Exit 132 for 107th Avenue. (0.3 miles)
3. Continue onto North 107th Avenue to UTI Avondale. (0.6 miles)
1. Turn right onto North 107th Avenue (0.5 miles)
2. Turn left onto West Pierce Street. (0.1 miles)
3. Turn right. (72 feet)
4. Turn right, and our campus will be on the left.

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI Avondale offers a 45-week Diesel Technology program that prepares students for entry-level roles within various industries, including agriculture, power generation and transportation.⁷ Like the auto mechanic training program, diesel students follow a blended-learning structure and can graduate with the knowledge needed to test for ASE certification.

UTI created a 36-week Welding Technology program with help from industry leader, Lincoln Electric. Students train in a hands-on environment and practice using the brand’s equipment, including VRTX^® virtual welders. The program teaches students the four arc welding processes and helps prepare them to pursue entry-level roles after graduation.

The 18-month Airframe & Powerplant Technician training program at UTI Avondale doesn’t require any previous experience to attend. We build students’ knowledge from the ground up through hands-on lab work. Our expert instructors and industry-aligned courses also help aspiring A&P mechanics prepare to apply and test for Airframe and Powerplant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification after graduation.⁷⁹