Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Automotive Mechanics
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Pulaski Technical College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider UA Fort Smith and Arkansas Tech.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Pulaski Technical College and Southern Arkansas University Tech.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Ozarka College, Black River, Arkansas Northeastern, and North Arkansas College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Arkansas Northeastern, South Arkansas Community College, Ozarka College, and North Arkansas College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Arkansas Tech, UA Monticello, UA Fort Smith, and Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Arkansas Northeastern, UA Monticello, Arkansas State, and South Arkansas Community College.
Working as an Automotive Mechanic in Arkansas
Automotive mechanics inspect, maintain and repair engines for cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles and other vehicles in all states of disrepair. They are trained in mechanical, electronic, fuel and computer systems. Read a detailed Automotive Mechanic job description and schools overview.
The State of Arkansas does not regulate the work of automotive mechanics.
Major Industries
Most automotive mechanics in Arkansas work in these industries:
- automobile dealerships
- automobile repair and maintenance services
- auto parts accessories and tire stores
- automotive equipment rental and leasing
- motor vehicle/part merchant wholesalers
- gas stations
- general freight trucking
- motor vehicle parts manufacturing
- machine shops and threaded products
Major Employers
A few representative major employers of automotive mechanics in Arkansas include:
- United Auto Group (New Car Dealer)
- Toyota of Fayetteville (New Car Dealer)
- Lewis Automotive Group Used (Used Car Dealer)
- Landers Auto Body (Automotive Body and Interior Repair)
- Pat Salmon and Sons (General Automotive Repair)
- Dent a Med (Automotive Body and Interior Repair)
- Mr. Speedy Oil and Lube (Car Wash and Lube)
- Monroe Auto Equipment (Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts (Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores)
- Avis Rent a Car (Passenger Car Leasing)
- Hogan Motor Leasing (Truck, Trailer and RV Rental and Leasing)