Albuquerque at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Albuquerque
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Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
53.7
ENMU-Roswell
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Albuquerque Metro
390
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$78,730
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
1.09
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10740).
Aircraft mechanics are more concentrated in Albuquerque than nationally, with a location quotient of 1.09. An independent repair station adds to that base: Bode Aviation runs a full-service aircraft and avionics shop inside the Cutter Aviation FBO at Albuquerque International Sunport, working on everything from small piston aircraft to airline equipment. Local mechanics earn a median $78,730 a year, just under the $79,870 U.S. median.
Training here means one option, close to home. Central New Mexico Community College runs its Aviation Technology program 6.2 miles from downtown Albuquerque, with hands-on work in airframe electrical systems and engine inspection, assembly, and rigging.
Albuquerque Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Albuquerque
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Albuquerque, ordered by score, plus the nearest ranked schools out to 174 miles so the list has at least 3. 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 Albuquerque.
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 174 miles from Albuquerque #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 6 miles from Albuquerque #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 |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in New Mexico ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Albuquerque
Aircraft mechanics in the Albuquerque metro area earn a median of $78,730 a year ($37.85 an hour), $5,710 below the New Mexico median of $84,440.
Albuquerque Pay vs. New Mexico and U.S. Medians
The Albuquerque median is $1,140 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Avionics Technician Pay in Albuquerque
BLS counts avionics technicians in the Albuquerque metro area, with a median of $95,320 a year.
Compare metro areas across the state on the New Mexico aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Albuquerque
BLS counts 390 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Albuquerque metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 1.09.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Bode Aviation, Inc.
14 CFR Part 145 repair station inside the Cutter Aviation FBO at Albuquerque International Sunport
Bode Aviation operates a full-service aircraft maintenance and avionics repair station in Albuquerque that services everything from small piston aircraft to jet aircraft and airline equipment.
Source: Bode Aviation | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) (flybode.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) recorded 2,690,218 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Sunport | ABQ | Medium hub | 2,690,218 | 489,957,280 |
Local Context
An Independent Repair Station at the Sunport
Bode Aviation's repair station sits inside the Cutter Aviation FBO at Albuquerque International Sunport, working on aircraft ranging from small piston planes to jet and airline equipment. That range of work, from general aviation to airline-grade repairs, is unusual for a shop that isn't tied to one airline or manufacturer.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Albuquerque: 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)
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Avionics Technicians (49-2091)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Bode Aviation, Inc.: Bode Aviation | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
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