Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools in Massachusetts
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Massachusetts
5
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Ranked in This State
2
Methodology 2.1
Top Score in the State
45.7
NAA New England
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$93,040
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,410
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Massachusetts's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 6.5% through 2034, above the national rate of 4%, in a state that already pays a median of $93,040 a year for the occupation.
National Aviation Academy's New England Campus in Concord teaches a full Airframe and Powerplant certification or a shorter Associate of Applied Science track. Cape Cod Community College in Plymouth, a public school, offers the same two-year Associate in Applied Science, while Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover, Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, and Westfield Technical Academy round out training at the technical-school level.
Aircraft mechanics in Massachusetts earn a median of $93,040 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 7th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 6.5% through 2034, adding 100 positions, with about 130 openings expected each year.
Massachusetts Ranking
Top-Ranked Aircraft Mechanic Schools in Massachusetts
The 2 ranked aviation maintenance schools in Massachusetts, best score first. Each card shows the school's verified facts and the points it earned on each factor. Scores are national, out of 100, so a school scores the same here as on the national ranking.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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#1
National Aviation Academy, New England Campus
Concord, Massachusetts #98 nationally
45.7 of 100
This program suits students in the Boston area who want a 14-month path to FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, with a shorter optional Advanced Aircraft Systems avionics add-on at National Aviation Academy's New England campus.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
- Length
- AMT: 14 months, 3000 clock hours (implied by 45 FAA-mandated subjects)
- Avionics
- Advanced Aircraft Systems program (avionics equipment)
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#2
Cape Cod Community College
Plymouth, Massachusetts #200 nationally
29.7 of 100
This associate degree program fits someone on Cape Cod who wants FAA-focused training with a foundation for transferring into a four-year program afterward.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate in Applied Science; Airframe (AMT) Certificate; plus 1 more
- Length
- 2 years
- Cost
- $18,340, total program tuition and mandatory college fees, Massachusetts resident, 2026-2027 catalog (70 credits x $262 a credit hour)
- GI Bill
- Approved
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAA New England | 45.7 | † | † | 14 | 0 | † |
| 2 | Cape Cod Community College | 29.7 | 1.1 | 6.5 | 14 | 5 | 3.1 |
High School Pathways
High School Aviation Maintenance Programs in Massachusetts
These 3 FAA-approved programs are run by a high school or career center, so they are listed apart from the college rankings.
Across the State Line
Top-Ranked Schools Near Massachusetts
2 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Boston, ranked by score.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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#1
Nashua Community College
Nashua, New Hampshire 41 miles from Boston #60 nationally
51.3 of 100
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.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Science in Aviation Technology; Aviation Technology Certificate
- Length
- 21-month curriculum includes one summer session (AS degree)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day (AS degree); day or evening (certificate, Tuesday-Thursday evenings and every other Saturday)
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#2
Connecticut Aero Tech School
Hartford, Connecticut 94 miles from Boston #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
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashua Community College | 51.3 | 14.1 | 10.4 | 14 | 10 | 2.8 |
| 2 | CT Aero Tech | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
By Metro Area
Aviation Maintenance School Rankings by Massachusetts Metro Area
Each metro ranking scores every school within commuting range and adds the local airports, employers, and BLS pay for aircraft mechanics.
| Metro Ranking | Schools Within 100 mi | Top-Ranked School | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Boston | 7 | Nashua Community College | $93,280 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Worcester | 7 | Nashua Community College |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts
BLS reports a median annual wage of $93,040 ($44.73 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Massachusetts, where 1,410 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 7th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,560 in 2024 to 1,670 in 2034 (+6.5%), with about 130 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Massachusetts
See the full Massachusetts aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Technical High Schools Carry Much of Massachusetts's Training
Three of Massachusetts's 5 schools, Greater Lawrence Technical School, Franklin County Technical School, and Westfield Technical Academy, are technical high schools rather than colleges.
Cape Cod Community College in Plymouth and National Aviation Academy's New England Campus in Concord are the state's two college-level options, both leading to an Associate of Applied Science or a standalone certificate.
A Faster Associate Degree Option in Concord
National Aviation Academy's New England Campus in Concord offers a shorter Associate of Applied Science alongside its full Airframe and Powerplant certification, giving students a choice between the two credentials rather than requiring both.
Methodology
How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools in Massachusetts
Every open FAA-approved college-level school gets one national score out of 100: Outcomes 30 (IPEDS graduation rate), Cost 25 (comparable whole-program price), Program Depth 20, Access 15, and Scale 10 (IPEDS awards a year). This page orders the schools in Massachusetts by that score, so the ranks here match the national list of 204 ranked schools.
The full rules, including how a missing figure is scored at the peer median, are on our ranking methodology page.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Massachusetts
The FAA issues the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, under federal rules in 14 CFR Part 65, so the path is the same in every state. You qualify by graduating from an FAA-approved school or by documenting at least 30 months of hands-on work for both ratings, then passing three FAA knowledge tests and an oral and practical exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Massachusetts Compare to the National Median?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- IPEDS via Hapi, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 (all levels) + 49.0104 (bachelor's/master's)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- eCFR 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D (Mechanics)
- FAA - Become an Aviation Mechanic
- FAA - Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
All sources retrieved .
How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.