Rochester at a Glance
Nearest FAA-Approved School
111 mi
FAA, 2026
Top Score Nearby
50.7
Johnson College
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Rochester Metro
90
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$79,200
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.21
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40380).
Haven Aviation Services Group opened an aircraft maintenance facility at Greater Rochester International Airport, authorized to work on Falcon, Challenger, Citation, and other business jets. The airport itself is a small hub that handled 1,331,837 enplanements and landed 270,274,950 pounds of cargo in 2024. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $79,200 a year, close to the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.
The closest options are more than a hundred miles out. Mohawk Valley Community College in Rome, 111.3 miles away, offers an Airframe and Powerplant certificate alongside an associate degree in Mechanical Technology: Aircraft Maintenance. Pennsylvania College of Technology in Montoursville, 137.6 miles away, offers a bachelor's degree, and Johnson College in Avoca, 159.3 miles away, offers a two-year associate program.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Rochester
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Rochester, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Rochester
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 50.7 out of 100.
Rochester Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Rochester
The ranked aviation maintenance schools closest to Rochester, ordered by score, plus the nearest ranked schools out to 198 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 Rochester.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Rochester
#1
Johnson College
Avoca, Pennsylvania 159 miles from Rochester #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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#2
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Montoursville, Pennsylvania 138 miles from Rochester #170 nationally
37.5 of 100
This program fits someone who wants a full four-year bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, complete with hands-on time at an FAA Approved Repair Station, rather than a shorter certificate or associate track.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Bachelor of Science
- Length
- 8 semesters, 50 courses, 131.5 credits
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#3
Hudson Valley Community College
Albany, New York 198 miles from Rochester #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)
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson College | 50.7 | † | † | 14 | 5 | † |
| 2 | Penn College | 37.5 | 24.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4.7 |
| 3 | Hudson Valley Community College | 36.7 | † | † | 0 | 5 | † |
Mohawk Valley Community College is left out because the school says the program is closing to new students.
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in New York ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Rochester
Aircraft mechanics in the Rochester metro area earn a median of $79,200 a year ($38.08 an hour), $23,600 below the New York median of $102,800.
Rochester Pay vs. New York and U.S. Medians
The Rochester median is $670 below 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 Rochester
BLS counts 90 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Rochester metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.21.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Haven Aviation Services Group (Haven MRO)
Aircraft maintenance facility at Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport
Haven ASG opened an aircraft maintenance facility at Greater Rochester International Airport authorized for maintenance and repairs on Falcon, Challenger, Citation, and other business jets.
Source: Texas-based Haven ASG Opens MRO in Rochester, New York - Aviation International News (ainonline.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) recorded 1,331,837 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International | ROC | Small hub | 1,331,837 | 270,274,950 |
Local Context
No FAA School Within 100 Miles of Rochester
The nearest FAA Part 147 school to Rochester is Mohawk Valley Community College in Rome, 111.3 miles away, with an Airframe and Powerplant certificate program that also leads to an associate degree in Mechanical Technology: Aircraft Maintenance.
Two more options sit even farther out: Pennsylvania College of Technology in Montoursville, 137.6 miles away, offering a bachelor's degree, and Johnson College in Avoca, 159.3 miles away, offering an associate degree. Rochester's own aircraft mechanic employment sits below the national average, with a location quotient of 0.21 for the occupation, and the nearest classroom is more than an hour and a half by car.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Rochester: 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)
- Haven Aviation Services Group (Haven MRO): Texas-based Haven ASG Opens MRO in Rochester, New York - Aviation International News
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