Vermont School Rankings, 2026

Best Aviation Maintenance Schools in Vermont (2026)

The FAA approves 1 aircraft mechanic school in Vermont under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. It is listed below.

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  • Burlington Technical Center (South Burlington)
  • Greater Lawrence Technical School (Andover, Massachusetts)
  • Hudson Valley Community College (Albany, New York)
  • Nashua Community College (Nashua, New Hampshire)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Schools in Vermont

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Vermont

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$76,370

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

160

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Burlington Technical Center in South Burlington is Vermont's only FAA Part 147 school, and it teaches at the high school level rather than through a college.

The two-year program, split into a Year One and Year Two sequence, builds toward Airframe and Powerplant certification and includes a college-credit pathway for students who want to keep earning credit after high school.

Aircraft mechanics in Vermont earn a median of $76,370 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 29th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 17% through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%, adding about 20 positions.

High School Pathways

High School Aviation Maintenance Programs in Vermont

This FAA-approved program is run by a high school or career center, so it is listed apart from the college rankings.

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Vermont

BLS reports a median annual wage of $76,370 ($36.72 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Vermont, where 160 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 29th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 150 in 2024 to 170 in 2034 (+17%), with about 10 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $76,370median/yr ($36.72/hr)
$55,610 $98,810
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

See the full Vermont aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Vermont's Only Path Starts in High School

Burlington Technical Center in South Burlington is a high school program, not a college, making Vermont's only in-state route into aircraft maintenance start well before most students would normally begin FAA training.

A college-credit pathway lets students keep that momentum going after high school, working toward full Airframe and Powerplant certification across the two-year Year One and Year Two sequence.

One Program Covers the Whole State

With just 1 FAA Part 147 school, Vermont doesn't offer the side-by-side comparison students get in states with several programs. Burlington Technical Center, in South Burlington, is the only option statewide.

Methodology

How We Rank Aviation Maintenance Schools in Vermont

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 Vermont 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 Vermont

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 Vermont?
Vermont has 1 FAA Part 147 school, Burlington Technical Center in South Burlington.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Vermont Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Vermont earn a median of $76,370 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 29th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Vermont?
Vermont projects 17% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, well above the national rate of 4%.

Is the Aircraft Mechanic Certificate a State or Federal License?
It's federal. The FAA issues the A&P, the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, under federal rules, so a certificate earned through Burlington Technical Center works in every other state, not just Vermont.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Vermont?
Burlington Technical Center's Aviation and Aerospace program is a two-year high school track split into a Year One and Year Two sequence. Completers can transfer credits toward Vermont State University's Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate of Applied Science, building further toward Airframe and Powerplant certification.

How Can You Train as an Aircraft Mechanic in Vermont?
Burlington Technical Center's Aviation and Aerospace program leads toward Airframe and Powerplant certification through a two-year high school pathway plus a college-credit option. FAA rules also allow a candidate to test for a single rating after at least 18 months of documented aircraft work experience under 14 CFR Part 65, without attending a certificated school.

Sources

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How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.