Aviation Maintenance Schools in Connecticut

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Connecticut: 2 FAA-Approved Programs

The FAA approves 2 aviation maintenance schools in Connecticut under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. They are spread across Hartford and Stratford, where mechanics earn a median $96,830 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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  • Connecticut Aero Tech School (Hartford)
  • Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (Stratford)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Connecticut

2

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Cities With a School

2

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$96,830

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

1,430

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+10%

Projections Central

Connecticut's aircraft mechanics rank 5th nationally for state median pay, at $96,830 a year, well above the $79,870 national figure, even though the state has no IPEDS-tracked aviation maintenance degree program.

Connecticut Aero Tech School in Hartford and the Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians run as matched extension campuses of Bristol Technical Education Center, both teaching the same two-year Airframe and Powerplant certificate on identical day schedules, one based at Brainard Airport and the other at Sikorsky Memorial Airport.

Aircraft mechanics in Connecticut earn a median of $96,830 a year, among the top 5 state medians nationally and well above the $79,870 national figure. Growth is projected at 10% through 2034, above the national rate of 4%, adding 130 positions, with about 120 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Connecticut by City

All 2 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Hartford. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.

Compare Programs

Connecticut Aviation Maintenance Programs Side by Side

Side-by-side program facts from each school's own pages, with IPEDS graduation rates where the school reports them.

Compare aviation maintenance schools in Connecticut
SchoolCityTypeProgram LengthFAA RatingsCredential
Connecticut Aero Tech SchoolHartfordTechnical College2 yearsBothCertificate
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance TechniciansStratfordTechnical College2 yearsBothCertificate
FAA AV-Info (September 22, 2026), school program pages, IPEDS

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Connecticut Border

6 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Hartford, nearest first.

By Metro Area

Metro Area Guides: Schools, Airports, and Pay

Each metro guide lists every school within commuting range, the local airports, and BLS pay for aircraft mechanics in that metro.

Metro areas: nearby schools and median aircraft mechanic pay
Metro Area Guide Schools Within 100 mi Median Pay, May 2025
Aviation maintenance schools near Hartford13$87,730
Aviation maintenance schools near Bridgeport-Stamford8
Aviation maintenance schools near New Haven9$75,110
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Connecticut

BLS reports a median annual wage of $96,830 ($46.55 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Connecticut, where 1,430 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 5th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,300 in 2024 to 1,420 in 2034 (+10%), with about 120 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $96,830median/yr ($46.55/hr)
$60,390 $127,050
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

See the full Connecticut aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Two Schools, One Shared Playbook

Connecticut Aero Tech School and the Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians both run out of Bristol Technical Education Center, teach the same Airframe and Powerplant certificate, and hold the same weekday morning-to-afternoon day schedule. One sits at Brainard Airport in Hartford, the other at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford.

That shared structure means the choice between them comes down to geography more than curriculum. Hartford's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $87,730 a year, while the wider state figure reaches $96,830.

Accredited Through the Council on Occupational Education

Both Connecticut schools carry the same outside accreditation, from the Council on Occupational Education, rather than through a college's regional accreditor. Applications for the two campuses open on the same December 2026 enrollment cycle.

No Four-Year Degree Path in Connecticut

Connecticut has no IPEDS-tracked aviation maintenance degree program, so both in-state paths end in a certificate rather than an associate or bachelor's degree. Nearby options in Massachusetts and New York offer a degree route for students who want one.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Connecticut

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 Connecticut?
Connecticut has 2 FAA Part 147 schools, Connecticut Aero Tech School in Hartford and the Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, both run by Bristol Technical Education Center.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Connecticut?
Connecticut's two Part 147 schools, Connecticut Aero Tech School in Hartford and the Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, both run 2-year certificate programs preparing students for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant exams.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Connecticut Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Connecticut earn a median of $96,830 a year, ranking in the top 5 states nationally and well above the $79,870 national median.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Connecticut?
Connecticut projects 10% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, above the national rate of 4%, adding about 130 positions.

Is the Aircraft Mechanic License a State or Federal Credential?
It's federal, the A&P, the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, issued by the FAA under federal rules. Connecticut's role is limited to running the schools; the credential itself works in any state.

What Credential Do Connecticut's Aviation Maintenance Schools Lead To?
Both of Connecticut's Part 147 schools, run by Bristol Technical Education Center, lead to the same credential: an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificate earned after passing the FAA exams.

Sources

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