Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Hampshire

Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Hampshire: 1 FAA-Approved Program

New Hampshire has one FAA-approved (Part 147) aircraft mechanic school, in Nashua, where mechanics earn a median $79,610 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the New Hampshire map

  • Nashua Community College (Nashua)
  • Franklin County Technical School (Turners Falls, Massachusetts)
  • Greater Lawrence Technical School (Andover, Massachusetts)
  • Burlington Technical Center (South Burlington, Vermont)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (Brunswick, Maine)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Hampshire

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

City With a School

1

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$79,610

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

190

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+2.8%

Projections Central

New Hampshire's only FAA Part 147 school, Nashua Community College, sits just 17.8 miles from Greater Lawrence Technical School across the Massachusetts border, one of six out-of-state options within reach.

Nashua Community College, a public school, offers an Associate of Science in Aviation Technology completed in just under two years with one summer session, or a shorter Aviation Technology Certificate across five semesters with its own summer term. The AS track runs during the day, while the certificate adds evening and every-other-Saturday classes.

Aircraft mechanics in New Hampshire earn a median of $79,610 a year, just under the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 24th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 2.8% through 2034, below the national rate of 4%, with about 20 openings a year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Hampshire: Nashua Community College

Nashua Community College in Nashua is the only one of the FAA's aviation maintenance schools in New Hampshire, shown with the program facts it publishes. 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.

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the New Hampshire Border

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

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Hampshire

BLS reports a median annual wage of $79,610 ($38.27 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in New Hampshire, where 190 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 24th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 220 in 2024 to 220 in 2034 (+2.8%), with about 20 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $79,610median/yr ($38.27/hr)
$59,560 $99,910
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 New Hampshire

Avionics Technicians, New Hampshire $86,830median/yr ($41.74/hr)
$65,910 $107,450
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full New Hampshire aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Six Border Schools Within Reach of Nashua

Greater Lawrence Technical School, 17.8 miles away, and National Aviation Academy's New England Campus, 24 miles away, are the two closest out-of-state options to Nashua Community College, both just across the Massachusetts line.

Franklin County Technical School, Cape Cod Community College, and Westfield Technical Academy, all in Massachusetts, plus Connecticut Aero Tech School in Hartford, round out six alternatives within reach, at distances from 52.8 to 93 miles.

Day Classes or an Evening and Saturday Schedule

Nashua Community College's Associate of Science runs during the day, while its Aviation Technology Certificate adds Tuesday-through-Thursday evening classes and every-other-Saturday sessions, a schedule built for students who can't attend full time.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has 1 FAA Part 147 school, Nashua Community College.

What Is the Closest School to Nashua Community College Across State Lines?
Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover, Massachusetts, is the closest, just 17.8 miles from Nashua Community College.

Does Nashua Community College Offer Evening Classes?
Yes. Its Aviation Technology Certificate adds Tuesday-through-Thursday evening classes and every-other-Saturday sessions, alongside the day-only Associate of Science.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in New Hampshire Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in New Hampshire earn a median of $79,610 a year, just under the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 24th among 50 states.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in New Hampshire?
Nashua Community College's Associate of Science in Aviation Technology runs a 21-month curriculum with one summer session, while its Aviation Technology Certificate spans five semesters, also with one summer term.

Sources

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