AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR PASADENA, TX

Our Houston, TX, mechanic school offers an industry-aligned program that requires just 51 weeks to complete.⁷ We deliver a training experience through a blended learning model that combines the convenience of instructor-led online training with the practicality of hands-on application in labs designed to reflect the field.¹⁸

Our approach mirrors the continuous auto mechanic training that occurs in the field. This equips students with technical know-how while preparing them for the industry.

Guided by a team of passionate professionals with a wealth of knowledge, students receive mentorship, so they graduate with a balanced set of auto tech traits, including technical proficiency, professionalism, adaptability and personability.

Automotive school graduates from UTI Houston earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees and one of the two years of work experience needed to test for certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

An AOS degree and progress toward ASE certification could potentially give graduates an edge when pursuing a career, as it demonstrates a commitment to excellence and a willingness to meet industry standards.

UTI collaborates with industry leaders to create a curriculum that prepares students to meet current demands. The automotive school courses at UTI Houston include:

Texas is an exciting state to pursue an automotive technician career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it had the highest level of employment among automotive service technicians and mechanics in May 2022! But, what about salary?

The median annual salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States was $47,770 in May 2023.²⁵ This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Our automotive training prepares grads to pursue entry-level positions, such as:

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

As with any industry, over time technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Exciting, advanced roles might include:

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

Want to learn more about automotive career paths? Visit the link below! But keep in mind that the types of automotive jobs available in Pasadena, TX, will depend on local demand. Graduates who need help searching for opportunities can contact UTI’s Career Services department. They maintain relationships with employers across the nation!

Learn more about our auto mechanic school with a campus tour! Getting to UTI Houston from Pasadena, TX, is simple. Follow these directions (this route has tolls):

1. Get on TX-225 W/Hwy 225 W. (2 miles)
1. Head north on Main Street toward Hawthorne. (1.4 miles)
2. Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road. (0.4 miles)
3. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto TX-225 W/Hwy 225 W. (0.2 miles)
2. Take I-610 N and Hardy Toll Road to East Richey Road. Take the Richey Road exit from Hardy Toll Road. (27.5 miles)
1. Merge onto TX-225 W/Hwy 225 W. (2.6 miles)
2. Take the exit onto I-610 N. (11.2 miles)
3. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 19B for Hardy Toll Road. (0.4 miles)
4. Continue onto Hardy Toll Road. (12.9 miles)
5. Take the Richey Road exit. (0.3 miles)
3. Follow East Richey Road and Imperial Valley Drive to Lockhaven Drive in Houston. (1.3 miles)
1. Turn left onto East Richey Road. (0.7 miles)
2. Turn left onto Imperial Valley Drive. (0.5 miles)
3. Turn right onto Lockhaven Drive and UTI Houston will be on the right. (371 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.