Program Overview
This program fits high school students in western Massachusetts who want to complete an FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance certificate during grades nine through twelve, at one of only three such public programs in the country.
Westfield Technical Academy is a public vocational-technical high school program, grades nine through twelve, built around General, Airframe, and Powerplant curricula. Airframe study covers wood structures, aircraft covering, sheet metal work, welding, rigging, landing gear, fuel and electrical systems, and airframe inspection. Powerplant study covers engine theory, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and engine systems, with training in labs and on live aircraft.
This is a secondary school program rather than a postsecondary certificate or degree, worth weighing if you are comparing it against programs that start after high school graduation. Hartford-area aircraft mechanics report a median wage of $87,730 a year, compared with the $79,870 national median for the occupation, figures worth weighing alongside the program's equal Airframe and Powerplant curricula.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Certificate of AMT Completion |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | Airframe: 750 hours of classroom and shop time required; Powerplant: 750 hours of classroom and shop time required |
| FAA Certificate Number | 6WHT615K |
| Address | 33 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page schoolsofwestfield.org
- Official Westfield Technical Academy website schoolsofwestfield.org
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Hands-on training in labs and on live aircraft to meet the requirements of FAA Part 147 AMT-certified schools
- Program consists of three curricula: General, Airframe, and Powerplant
- Airframe curriculum covers wood structures, aircraft covering, sheet metal and nonmetallic structures, welding, assembly and rigging, landing gear, fuel/electrical systems, and airframe inspection
- Powerplant curriculum covers reciprocating engine theory, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, engine instrument systems, lubrication, and ignition/starting systems
- Public vocational-technical high school program (grades 9-12); one of only three such programs in the country per local news coverage
As stated on schoolsofwestfield.org
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Westfield
Westfield Technical Academy is at 33 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Massachusetts. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Hartford.
Median Pay, Hartford Metro
$87,730
Median Pay, Massachusetts
$93,040
Median Pay, United States
$79,870
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Massachusetts aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Westfield Technical Academy, by straight-line distance.
Connecticut Aero Tech School
Hartford, CT · 27 mi from Westfield
Franklin County Technical School
Turners Falls, MA · 35 mi from Westfield
Hudson Valley Community College
Albany, NY · 65 mi from Westfield
Dutchess Community College
Wappingers Falls, NY · 67 mi from Westfield
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Stratford, CT · 69 mi from Westfield
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westfield Technical Academy FAA Part 147 Certificated?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Westfield Technical Academy
- Aviation Maintenance Technology | Westfield Technical Academy (archived)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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