Aviation Maintenance Schools in Massachusetts

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Massachusetts: 5 FAA-Approved Programs

The FAA approves 5 aviation maintenance schools in Massachusetts under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. They are spread across 5 cities, where mechanics earn a median $93,040 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the Massachusetts map

  • Greater Lawrence Technical School (Andover)
  • National Aviation Academy, New England Campus (Concord)
  • Cape Cod Community College (Plymouth)
  • Franklin County Technical School (Turners Falls)
  • Westfield Technical Academy (Westfield)
  • Connecticut Aero Tech School (Hartford, Connecticut)
  • Nashua Community College (Nashua, New Hampshire)
  • Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (Stratford, Connecticut)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Massachusetts

5

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Cities With a School

5

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$93,040

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

1,410

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+6.5%

Projections Central

Massachusetts's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 6.5% through 2034, above the national rate of 4%, in a state that already pays a median of $93,040 a year for the occupation.

National Aviation Academy's New England Campus in Concord teaches a full Airframe and Powerplant certification or a shorter Associate of Applied Science track. Cape Cod Community College in Plymouth, a public school, offers the same two-year Associate in Applied Science, while Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover, Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, and Westfield Technical Academy round out training at the technical-school level.

Aircraft mechanics in Massachusetts earn a median of $93,040 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 7th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 6.5% through 2034, adding 100 positions, with about 130 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Massachusetts by City

All 5 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Boston. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

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

Compare Programs

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
SchoolCityTypeProgram LengthFAA RatingsCredentialPublished CostIPEDS Graduation Rate
Greater Lawrence Technical SchoolAndoverCareer-Tech Center
National Aviation Academy, New England CampusConcordPrivate Aviation SchoolBoth
Cape Cod Community CollegePlymouthCommunity College2 yearsBothCertificate, Associate$18,340, total program tuition and mandatory college fees, Massachusetts resident, 2026-2027 catalog (70 credits x $262 a credit hour)22%
Franklin County Technical SchoolTurners FallsCareer-Tech CenterAirframe only
Westfield Technical AcademyWestfieldCareer-Tech CenterBothCertificate
FAA AV-Info (September 22, 2026), school program pages, IPEDS

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Massachusetts Border

2 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of Boston, 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 Boston7$93,280
Aviation maintenance schools near Worcester7
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts

BLS reports a median annual wage of $93,040 ($44.73 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Massachusetts, where 1,410 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 7th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,560 in 2024 to 1,670 in 2034 (+6.5%), with about 130 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $93,040median/yr ($44.73/hr)
$75,180 $133,400
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

Avionics Technician Pay in Massachusetts

Avionics Technicians, Massachusetts $89,340median/yr ($42.95/hr)
$79,040 $89,680
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Massachusetts aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Technical High Schools Carry Much of Massachusetts's Training

Three of Massachusetts's 5 schools, Greater Lawrence Technical School, Franklin County Technical School, and Westfield Technical Academy, are technical high schools rather than colleges.

Cape Cod Community College in Plymouth and National Aviation Academy's New England Campus in Concord are the state's two college-level options, both leading to an Associate of Applied Science or a standalone certificate.

A Faster Associate Degree Option in Concord

National Aviation Academy's New England Campus in Concord offers a shorter Associate of Applied Science alongside its full Airframe and Powerplant certification, giving students a choice between the two credentials rather than requiring both.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 5 FAA Part 147 schools, from Andover in the northeast to Plymouth on Cape Cod.

Do Massachusetts High Schools Offer Aircraft Maintenance Training?
Yes. Greater Lawrence Technical School, Franklin County Technical School, and Westfield Technical Academy are technical high schools that teach Part 147 coursework.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Massachusetts Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Massachusetts earn a median of $93,040 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 7th among 50 states for that pay.

What Is the Job Growth Outlook for Aircraft Mechanics in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts projects 6.5% growth in aircraft mechanic jobs through 2034, above the national rate of 4%, with about 130 openings a year.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Massachusetts?
National Aviation Academy's New England Campus offers a 14-month Airframe and Powerplant track (3,000 clock hours) or a shorter 7-month Associate of Applied Science track (1,000 clock hours). Cape Cod Community College's Associate in Applied Science takes 2 years. Westfield Technical Academy requires 750 hours each for its Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

How Much Does Aviation Maintenance School Cost in Massachusetts?
Cape Cod Community College publishes Massachusetts-resident pricing for its Associate in Applied Science: $18,340 in total tuition and mandatory fees for the 2026-2027 catalog year, based on 70 credits at $262 a credit hour.

Sources

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