New Haven at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near New Haven
9
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
50.5
Vaughn College
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, New Haven Metro
80
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$75,110
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.31
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: New Haven, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35300).
New Haven's aviation maintenance job market runs smaller than the national picture. Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the metro earn a median $75,110 a year, and a location quotient of 0.31 shows the occupation is far less concentrated here than in the country as a whole. Nearby Bradley International Airport landed 1,038,497,680 pounds of cargo in 2024.
Training is still within reach. Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians is 14.3 miles from New Haven, with an Airframe Mechanics program. Connecticut Aero Tech School in Hartford is 32.7 miles out, and Wilson Technological Center in Farmingdale, New York, is 48.2 miles away for those willing to cross the state line.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near New Haven
Among the aviation maintenance schools near New Haven, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near New Haven
Best Outcomes Near New Haven
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Highest overall score of the 5 ranked schools, 50.5 out of 100.
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 2 ranked schools that report one: 39%.
New Haven Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near New Haven
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of New Haven, ordered by score. High school programs within 100 miles follow the ranking. Scores are national, out of 100, and the table after the cards shows the points behind them.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of New Haven.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near New Haven
- Best Outcomes Near New Haven
#1
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, New York 62 miles from New Haven #68 nationally
50.5 of 100
This fits students who want a fast certificate at a private aeronautics college with airline hiring connections in the New York City area.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Certificate
- Length
- can be completed in as little as 16 months
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#2
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Hasbrouck Heights
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 67 miles from New Haven #90 nationally
46.7 of 100
This program fits New Jersey students who need the state's only FAA-approved Part 147 school, minutes from Teterboro Airport, on a 21-month certificate schedule.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Certificate
- Length
- 21 months for full-time students
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day and evening classes available
- Starts
- September class start referenced (application fee waiver promotion for 9/27)
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#3
Connecticut Aero Tech School
Hartford, Connecticut 33 miles from New Haven #106 nationally
44.7 of 100
Connecticut Aero Tech School fits day-schedule students working toward becoming an aircraft mechanic over two years at an extension campus based at Brainard Airport.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- Certificate (Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, upon passing FAA exams)
- Length
- 2 years
- Starts
- December 2026 enrollment class applications open
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#4
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Stratford, Connecticut 14 miles from New Haven #109 nationally
44.7 of 100
This program fits Connecticut students who want a two-year airframe-and-powerplant certificate through a public extension campus based at Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- Certificate (Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, upon passing FAA exams)
- Length
- 2 years
- Starts
- December 2026 enrollment class applications open
-
#5
Dutchess Community College
Wappingers Falls, New York 54 miles from New Haven #180 nationally
35.3 of 100
This program fits students in the Hudson Valley who want a four-semester associate degree covering both airframe and powerplant ratings at a public community college price.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Length
- 64 total credit hours across four semesters
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaughn College | 50.5 | 15 | † | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | AIM Hasbrouck Heights | 46.7 | † | † | 0 | 15 | † |
| 3 | CT Aero Tech | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
| 4 | Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
| 5 | SUNY Dutchess | 35.3 | 5.2 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 3.6 |
High School Pathways
High School Aviation Maintenance Programs Near New Haven
These 4 FAA-approved programs are run by a high school or career center, so they are listed apart from the college ranking, nearest first.
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Connecticut ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Haven
Aircraft mechanics in the New Haven metro area earn a median of $75,110 a year ($36.11 an hour), $21,720 below the Connecticut median of $96,830.
New Haven Pay vs. Connecticut and U.S. Medians
The New Haven median is $4,760 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Connecticut aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in New Haven
BLS counts 80 aircraft mechanic jobs in the New Haven metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.31.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Business Aviation
Robinson Aviation, Inc.
Fixed-Base Operator at Tweed New Haven Airport
Robinson Aviation has served as the Fixed-Base Operator at Tweed New Haven Airport since 1989, providing on-site aircraft maintenance alongside flight training and rental.
Source: Tweed New Haven Airport (Wikipedia)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Bradley International (BDL) recorded 3,285,194 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 | All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley International | BDL | Medium hub | 3,285,194 | 1,038,497,680 |
| Tweed/New Haven | HVN | Small hub | 589,409 |
Local Context
Bradley International's Cargo Weight Stands Out
Bradley International Airport, a medium hub in the same corridor as New Haven, moved 1,038,497,680 pounds of cargo through in 2024. Tweed New Haven Airport itself is a small hub that handled 589,409 enplanements the same year, and Robinson Aviation has served as its Fixed-Base Operator, providing on-site aircraft maintenance alongside flight training and rental.
Training Reaches Beyond the Immediate Metro
Several more programs sit farther out for New Haven residents willing to commute: Dutchess Community College in Wappingers Falls, New York, is 54.2 miles away, and Westfield Technical Academy in Massachusetts is 56.9 miles out. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing, New York, is 62.2 miles from New Haven.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near New Haven: Common Questions
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Sources for School and Pay Data
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Robinson Aviation, Inc.: Tweed New Haven Airport
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