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Wind techs climb and maintain the turbines powering the clean-energy grid — one of the fastest-growing jobs nationwide. Arizona leans more solar than wind, so here it's often a travel-heavy path. Here's the roadmap, with an honest read on the Arizona angle.
Wind in Arizona
Arizona is a solar state more than a wind state, so wind tech roles here are limited and many technicians travel or relocate for work. Arizona does have utility-scale wind farms, though — the Dry Lake Wind Power project near Snowflake and the Perrin Ranch Wind Farm near Williams among them.
How to train in Arizona
Dedicated wind energy programs cluster in windier states, so Arizona techs often build the foundation through electrical and mechanical coursework at a Maricopa or Pima community college, then add the industry-standard GWO Basic Safety Training and any manufacturer training their employer requires.
Where the work is
Beyond Arizona wind farms, the broader Southwest and Plains states drive most wind hiring, and the job comes with significant travel. If you also like Arizona sun, the closely related solar-installer path keeps you closer to home — Arizona is one of the top solar markets in the country.
Ready to start? Browse live Arizona opportunities — internships, apprenticeships, and training programs across the state.
A wind tech program plus safety certifications is the gateway into a top-growing career
Wind energy is booming. Complete a wind tech program, earn safety credentials like GWO, and you're set up for one of the fastest-growing jobs around — climbing turbines, traveling, and earning solid pay with little or no student debt.
Keep going: see whether the trades are worth it, compare becoming a solar installer, and check if it will pay off.