Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Mexico
2
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
2
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$84,440
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
860
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+9.4%
Projections Central
New Mexico's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 9.4% through 2034, more than double the national rate of 4%.
Central New Mexico Community College, in Albuquerque, is a public school serving the state's largest metro. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, also public, offers a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Applied Science over roughly two years.
Aircraft mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $84,440 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the state ties for 11th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 9.4% through 2034, adding 90 positions, with about 80 openings expected each year.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in New Mexico by City
All 2 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Albuquerque. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
- Associate
- $1,632 a year in-state tuition
- 31% graduation rate
- Certificate, Associate
- 21-24 months
- $2,040 a year in-state tuition
- 32% graduation rate
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
New Mexico 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.
| School | City | Type | Program Length | FAA Ratings | Credential | IPEDS Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque | Community College | Both | Associate | 31% | |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell | Roswell | Community College | 21-24 months | Both | Certificate, Associate | 32% |
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 Area Guide | Schools Within 100 mi | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Albuquerque | 1 | $78,730 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Mexico
BLS reports a median annual wage of $84,440 ($40.60 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in New Mexico, where 860 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 11th (tied) of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 920 in 2024 to 1,010 in 2034 (+9.4%), with about 80 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in New Mexico
See the full New Mexico aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
Albuquerque Trains, but Doesn't Set the State's Pay
Albuquerque's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $78,730 a year, below the $84,440 statewide figure, even though Central New Mexico Community College trains directly inside that metro of 926,303 people.
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell serves the rest of the state from farther south, giving New Mexico two very different training locations rather than one central hub.
A Certificate or a Full Associate Degree in Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell lets students choose a shorter Certificate of Achievement or continue on to a full Associate of Applied Science, both covering the same Airframe and Powerplant coursework.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in New Mexico
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
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- IPEDS via Hapi, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 (all levels) + 49.0104 (bachelor's/master's)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- eCFR 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D (Mechanics)
- FAA - Become an Aviation Mechanic
- FAA - Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
All sources retrieved .
How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.