Program Overview
This program suits students in New Hampshire and nearby New England who want the region's only FAA Part 147 school, offering a public 21-month associate degree or a five-semester certificate covering both airframe and powerplant ratings.
Nashua Community College's Aviation Technology program offers an Associate of Science degree over a 21-month curriculum with one summer session, or a certificate completed across five semesters including one summer term. Both tracks cover the airframe and powerplant ratings, with day classes for the AS degree and day or evening options, including Saturdays, for the certificate. The school is Northern New England's only FAA-certified program of its kind.
This is a public community college, and the only certificated Part 147 school in New Hampshire. In-state tuition runs $6,450, out-of-state tuition runs $14,700, and the most recent IPEDS graduation rate is 38%. The closest alternative certificated Part 147 program is 17.8 miles away, in the neighboring Worcester metro area.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 21-month curriculum includes one summer session (AS degree); five semesters total, including one summer term (certificate) |
| Schedule | Day (AS degree); day or evening (certificate, Tuesday-Thursday evenings and every other Saturday) |
| Start Dates | Spring 2025 semester January 21 (evening certificate cohort) |
| FAA Certificate Number | NSUT025K |
| Address | 505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page nashuacc.edu
- Official Nashua Community College website nashuacc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Northern New England's only FAA-certified program preparing airframe and powerplant mechanics
- FAA Certification Number NSUT025K
- Strong partnerships with local businesses serving the aviation industry
- Tool requirement of approximately $2,000 upon entrance to the program
- Housing coordination available through Edge Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts
As stated on nashuacc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Nashua Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 6 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,450
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$14,700
Graduation Rate (Institution)
38%
Total Enrollment
1,342
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 6 |
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 Nashua
Nashua Community College is at 505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in New Hampshire. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Worcester.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the New Hampshire aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Nashua Community College, by straight-line distance.
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Andover, MA · 18 mi from Nashua
National Aviation Academy, New England Campus
Concord, MA · 24 mi from Nashua
Franklin County Technical School
Turners Falls, MA · 53 mi from Nashua
Cape Cod Community College
Plymouth, MA · 78 mi from Nashua
Westfield Technical Academy
Westfield, MA · 78 mi from Nashua
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Nashua Community College
- Aviation Technology (AS)
- Aviation Technology Certificate
- College Navigator: Nashua Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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