Program Overview
This program fits students near Albany, New York who want a 12-month Aviation Maintenance Technician certification, trained on Air Force jet aircraft donated to the school.
Hudson Valley Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technician Program runs 12 months and leads to FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician certification. Training happens at the Aeronautical Technical Institute, also called HVCC West, at Albany International Airport. The Institute received three Air Force trainer jets, and its curriculum covers composite structures, electricity, sheet metal, flight instruments, and engine assembly and rigging.
New cohorts begin in January and June each year, giving applicants two entry points annually. The program sits in the Albany metro, where aircraft mechanics earn a median wage of $72,490 a year, against a $79,870 national median. Weigh that wage gap against the 12-month length before you enroll.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technician Program |
|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Certification |
| Program Length | 12-month program with extensive hands-on instruction and training |
| Start Dates | Monday, Jan. 11 (January 2027 cohort); Monday, June 28 (June 2027 cohort) |
| FAA Certificate Number | HVCT649K |
| Address | Albany International Airport (ALB),, 6 Jetway Drive, Albany, NY 12211 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page hvcc.edu
- Official Hudson Valley Community College website hvcc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Housed at the Aeronautical Technical Institute (ATI) / HVCC West, located at Albany International Airport, 6 Jetway Drive, Albany, NY 12211
- Hudson Valley Community College is an FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School (Certificate number HVCT649K)
- ATI received three Air Force T-1A trainer jets for the aviation maintenance training program
- Curriculum covers composite structures, electricity, sheet metal, flight instruments, and turbine and piston engine assembly and rigging
As stated on hvcc.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Albany
Hudson Valley Community College is at Albany International Airport (ALB),, 6 Jetway Drive, Albany, NY 12211. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in New York. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Albany.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the New York aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Hudson Valley Community College, by straight-line distance.
Franklin County Technical School
Turners Falls, MA · 63 mi from Albany
Westfield Technical Academy
Westfield, MA · 65 mi from Albany
Dutchess Community College
Wappingers Falls, NY · 75 mi from Albany
Connecticut Aero Tech School
Hartford, CT · 88 mi from Albany
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Hudson Valley Community College
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Program | HVCC
- Aeronautical Technical Institute / HVCC West
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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