Greater Lawrence Technical School Aviation Maintenance Program

Program Overview

This program fits a Massachusetts high school student who wants hands-on exposure to aircraft systems and industry connections through a career and technical education pathway.

Greater Lawrence Technical School runs its Aviation program as a high school career and technical education pathway, training students inside the GLTS aviation hangar in Andover, Massachusetts. Coursework covers aircraft systems and flight simulators alongside aviation tools, with a focus on FAA regulations and industry safety standards. Students also gain direct experience with local aviation companies through internships, co-ops, and networking opportunities.

This is a high school pathway rather than a stand-alone trade school, one of five FAA-certificated Part 147 programs in Massachusetts. In the Boston area, aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median wage of $93,280 and a mean of $97,550, context for weighing a program built around simulators, hangar training, and industry internships.

• Training takes place in the GLTS aviation hangar at 57 River Road, Andover, MA
• Students train on aircraft systems, flight simulators, and aviation tools, with a focus on FAA regulations and industry safety standards
• Students gain direct experience with local aviation companies through internships, co-ops, and networking opportunities
• Program is offered as a high school career & technical education (CTE) pathway

As stated on glts.net

Greater Lawrence Technical School is at 57 River Road, Andover, MA 01810. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Massachusetts. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Boston.

Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Massachusetts aircraft mechanic salary data.

The closest FAA-approved schools to Greater Lawrence Technical School, by straight-line distance.