Poughkeepsie-Newburgh at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
11
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
50.7
Johnson College
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro
120
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$87,280
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.50
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28880).
The New York Air National Guard's airlift wing is based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, where its maintenance group keeps the wing's Globemaster III transport aircraft flying. Aircraft mechanic employment in this metro runs at 0.5 times the national concentration. Mechanics here earn a median $87,280, above the $79,870 national median.
Dutchess Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technician program in Wappingers Falls is the closest option at 24.4 miles. Beyond that, Aviation Institute of Maintenance's Hasbrouck Heights campus sits at 33.4 miles, and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing and Aviation High School in Long Island City are both about 42.6 miles away.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
Highest overall score of the 8 ranked schools, 50.7 out of 100.
Best Outcomes Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Highest IPEDS graduation rate of the 2 ranked schools that report one: 39%.
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, 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 Poughkeepsie-Newburgh.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
#1
Johnson College
Avoca, Pennsylvania 81 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #63 nationally
50.7 of 100
This program fits students near Allentown-Bethlehem who want a private, four-term Aviation Technology associate degree that targets FAA licensure exams within 60 days of graduation.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science
- Length
- 72 credits across four terms (approximately 2 years full-time)
- GI Bill
- Approved
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- Best Outcomes Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
#2
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, New York 43 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #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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#3
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Hasbrouck Heights
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 33 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #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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#4
Connecticut Aero Tech School
Hartford, Connecticut 83 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #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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#5
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Stratford, Connecticut 55 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #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
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#6
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 98 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #131 nationally
41.7 of 100
This certificate program suits someone near Philadelphia who wants day or evening hands-on training across two large hangars with employer connections built in.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Certificate
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day and evening
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#7
Hudson Valley Community College
Albany, New York 97 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #173 nationally
36.7 of 100
This program fits students near Albany, New York who want a 12-month Aviation Maintenance Technician certification, trained on Air Force jet aircraft donated to the school.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Certification
- Length
- 12-month program with extensive hands-on instruction and training
- Starts
- Monday, Jan. 11 (January 2027 cohort); Monday, June 28 (June 2027 cohort)
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#8
Dutchess Community College
Wappingers Falls, New York 24 miles from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh #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 | Johnson College | 50.7 | † | † | 14 | 5 | † |
| 2 | Vaughn College | 50.5 | 15 | † | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | AIM Hasbrouck Heights | 46.7 | † | † | 0 | 15 | † |
| 4 | CT Aero Tech | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
| 5 | Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians | 44.7 | † | † | 8 | 5 | † |
| 6 | AIM Philadelphia | 41.7 | † | † | 0 | 10 | † |
| 7 | Hudson Valley Community College | 36.7 | † | † | 0 | 5 | † |
| 8 | SUNY Dutchess | 35.3 | 5.2 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 3.6 |
High School Pathways
High School Aviation Maintenance Programs Near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
These 3 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 New York ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
Aircraft mechanics in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro area earn a median of $87,280 a year ($41.96 an hour), $15,520 below the New York median of $102,800.
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Pay vs. New York and U.S. Medians
The Poughkeepsie-Newburgh median is $7,410 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the New York aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
BLS counts 120 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.50.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Military Depot
105th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard
Stewart Air National Guard Base at Stewart International Airport, Newburgh, NY
The 105th Airlift Wing is based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh and its maintenance group performs upkeep on the wing's C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.
Source: 105th Airlift Wing - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Westchester County (HPN) recorded 1,182,384 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester County | HPN | Small hub | 1,182,384 | |
| New York Stewart International | SWF | Nonhub | 143,310 | 214,665,640 |
Local Context
The Airlift Wing's Fleet at Stewart Air National Guard Base
The New York Air National Guard's airlift wing operates out of Stewart Air National Guard Base at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh. Its maintenance group services the wing's fleet of Globemaster III transport aircraft, work that runs alongside the airport's civilian traffic.
Smaller Airports Round Out the Market
Westchester County Airport, a small hub, handled 1,182,384 enplanements in 2024. New York Stewart International, a nonhub airport, added 143,310 enplanements and landed 214,665,640 pounds of cargo the same year.
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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)
- 105th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard: 105th Airlift Wing - Wikipedia
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