Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Mexico
Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Mexico
2
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Ranked in This State
2
Methodology 2.1
Top Score in the State
53.7
ENMU-Roswell
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$84,440
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
860
BLS OEWS, May 2025
New Mexico's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 9.4% through 2034, more than double the national rate of 4%.
Central New Mexico Community College, in Albuquerque, is a public school serving the state's largest metro. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, also public, offers a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Applied Science over roughly two years.
Aircraft mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $84,440 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the state ties for 11th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 9.4% through 2034, adding 90 positions, with about 80 openings expected each year.
New Mexico Ranking
Top-Ranked Aircraft Mechanic Schools in New Mexico
The 2 ranked aviation maintenance schools in New Mexico, 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
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico #49 nationally
53.7 of 100
This program fits students in southeastern New Mexico who want the region's only Part 147 airframe and powerplant school, with on-campus housing and in-state tuition for veterans.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Certificate of Achievement; Associate of Applied Science
- Length
- 21-24 months
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#2
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, New Mexico #182 nationally
34.4 of 100
This program fits Albuquerque-area students who have no other Part 147 school within easy driving distance and want an associate-level path with alumni ties to aerospace employers like Virgin Galactic.
- Type
- Community College
- Starts
- Fall 2026 Registration is Open
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENMU-Roswell | 53.7 | 8 | 21.1 | 14 | 5 | 5.6 |
| 2 | CNM | 34.4 | 6.8 | † | 8 | 5 | 2.1 |
By Metro Area
Aviation Maintenance School Rankings by New Mexico 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 Albuquerque | 1 | ENMU-Roswell | $78,730 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Mexico
BLS reports a median annual wage of $84,440 ($40.60 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in New Mexico, where 860 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 11th (tied) of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 920 in 2024 to 1,010 in 2034 (+9.4%), with about 80 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in New Mexico
See the full New Mexico aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Albuquerque Trains, but Doesn't Set the State's Pay
Albuquerque's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $78,730 a year, below the $84,440 statewide figure, even though Central New Mexico Community College trains directly inside that metro of 926,303 people.
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell serves the rest of the state from farther south, giving New Mexico two very different training locations rather than one central hub.
A Certificate or a Full Associate Degree in Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell lets students choose a shorter Certificate of Achievement or continue on to a full Associate of Applied Science, both covering the same Airframe and Powerplant coursework.
Methodology
How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Mexico
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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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
How Many FAA Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Schools Are in New Mexico?
Which New Mexico School Offers Both a Certificate and an Associate Degree?
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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.