Program Overview
This program no longer fits new applicants: Mohawk Valley Community College has stopped accepting Airframe and Powerplant enrollments and plans to close the 12-month program by 2027, though it still serves students already enrolled.
Mohawk Valley Community College's Airframe and Powerplant Technology program leads to a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree, covering both ratings over 12 months across three consecutive full-time semesters. Training happens along the flight line of Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York. The college has stopped taking new applications and expects the program to close by 2027, though currently enrolled students can finish.
This is a public community college program priced at $18,797 for New York residents across the full three semesters. Its most recent IPEDS graduation rate is 38%, and students without a seat already secured would otherwise have to travel 90.5 miles to reach the next certificated Part 147 program. Aviation mechanics in the nearby Syracuse metro earn a median $75,360 a year; the national median for the occupation is $79,870.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Airframe and Powerplant Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 12 months, 1,905 hours of FAA-approved training |
| Schedule | Full-time, 40-hour-per-week training program that runs in three consecutive semesters |
| Published Cost | $18,797Total program, New York resident, 3 semesters (2022-2023 rates)Tuition, A&P fee, college fees, tools ($3,172 plus tax), books and supplies ($285), airport badge ($90), FAA testing fee ($1,345) and uniforms ($284 plus tax); excludes living expenses; out-of-state total $26,102Where the school states it (mvcc.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | VXYT570K |
| Address | 645 Bomber Drive, Rome, NY 13441 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page mvcc.edu
- Official Mohawk Valley Community College website mvcc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Training location at 645 Bomber Drive, along the flight line of Griffiss International Airport
- Fleet includes a Boeing 727-100, 2 Gulfstream GII business jets, and a Bombardier Challenger 600
- Program sponsored by Bombardier Aviation
As stated on mvcc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Mohawk Valley Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 5 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$5,266
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,899
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$21,854
Graduation Rate (Institution)
38%
Total Enrollment
5,940
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 5 |
Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Rome
Mohawk Valley Community College is at 645 Bomber Drive, Rome, NY 13441. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in New York. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Syracuse.
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 Mohawk Valley Community College, by straight-line distance.
Hudson Valley Community College
Albany, NY · 91 mi from Rome
Johnson College
Avoca, PA · 132 mi from Rome
Dutchess Community College
Wappingers Falls, NY · 135 mi from Rome
Burlington Technical Center
South Burlington, VT · 140 mi from Rome
Franklin County Technical School
Turners Falls, MA · 152 mi from Rome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mohawk Valley Community College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
How Long Is the Airframe and Powerplant Program?
What Does the Program Cost?
Is the Program Still Accepting New Students?
Where Does Training Take Place?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Mohawk Valley Community College
- Airframe and Powerplant Technology
- Aviation program costs
- MVCC to phase out Airframe and Powerplant program
- College Navigator: Mohawk Valley Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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