Get qualified for space-industry jobs near Phoenix & Tucson
Space companies hire welders, electricians, machinists and technicians from every region, and many people relocate once they have the training. These 3 schools have programs that match the hands-on roles on SpaceJobs.
Schools and programs near Phoenix & Tucson
Schools near Phoenix & Tucson with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.
Welding Technology Offers an Associate in Applied Science (61-69 credits) and a Certificate of Completion in Welding, with AWS certification exams built into advanced classes, at the Southern and Dobson Campus.
CNC Machining II Certificate of Completion requiring 43-44 credits, with optional courses for NIMS Level I and II certification preparation.
Construction Trades: Electrical Certificate of Completion requiring 16-18 credits, offered at Mesa and South Mountain. Check the college for length and schedule.
Aviation Technology Offers an Avionics Technician Certificate (1 semester full-time, 28 credits), Nondestructive Testing Certificate (11 months full-time), and an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate following FAA Part 147 standards (16 months full-time) at the Aviation Technology Center.
Welding Offers a Welding (Basic) Certificate (1 semester), Welding (Fabrication) Certificate (1 year) and an AAS in Welding (2 years), all full-time and in person at the Downtown Campus.
Machine Tool Technology Offers CNC Operator and Machining Inspection and Quality Assurance certificates (1 year each) and an AAS (2 years) at the Downtown Campus.