Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in New York
6
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
6
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$102,800
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
4,300
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+4.2%
Projections Central
New York's aircraft mechanics rank 2nd nationally for pay, at $102,800 a year, and the field is projected to grow 4.2% through 2034, just above the national rate of 4%.
Wilson Technological Center in Farmingdale accepts GI Bill benefits for its five-semester program, and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing can be completed in as little as sixteen months. Aviation High School in Long Island City teaches aircraft maintenance at the public high school level, with a dedicated fifth year for advanced licensure, while Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, and Dutchess Community Colleges round out the state's 6 schools.
Aircraft mechanics in New York earn a median of $102,800 a year, well above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 2nd among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 4.2% through 2034, adding 100 positions, with about 200 openings expected each year.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in New York by City
All 6 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from New York City. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
Hudson Valley Community College
Community college in Albany
- 12-month program with extensive hands-on instruction and training
- 1,910-hour AMT program completed over five semesters
- GI Bill accepted
- Certificate
- can be completed in as little as 16 months
- $28,910 a year in-state tuition
- 39% graduation rate
Mohawk Valley Community College
Community college in Rome
Program Closing to New Students
- Airframe
- Powerplant
- Certificate, Associate
- 12 months, 1,905 hours of FAA-approved training
- $18,797 total program, New York resident, 3 semesters (2022-2023 rates)
- $5,266 a year in-state tuition
- 38% graduation rate
- Associate
- 64 total credit hours across four semesters
- $5,000 a year in-state tuition
- 30% graduation rate
Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.
Compare Programs
New York 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 | Published Cost | IPEDS Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Community College | Albany | Community College | 12 months | ||||
| Wilson Technological Center | Farmingdale | Career-Tech Center | Both | ||||
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | Flushing | University | Both | Certificate | 39% | ||
| Aviation High School | Long Island City | Career-Tech Center | Both | ||||
| Mohawk Valley Community College (Program Closing to New Students) | Rome | Community College | 12 months | Both | Certificate, Associate | $18,797, total program, New York resident, 3 semesters (2022-2023 rates) | 38% |
| Dutchess Community College | Wappingers Falls | Community College | Both | Associate | 30% |
Across the State Line
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the New York Border
4 FAA-approved schools in neighboring states within 100 miles of New York City, nearest first.
15 mi
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Hasbrouck Heights
Private aviation school in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Certificate
- 21 months for full-time students
55 mi
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Technical college in Stratford, Connecticut
- Airframe
- Powerplant
- Certificate
- 2 years
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians Profile Program Page
70 mi
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Philadelphia
Private aviation school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Certificate
- Certificate
- 2 years
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.
| Aviation maintenance schools near New York City | 8 | $127,140 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Buffalo | 0 | $80,040 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Rochester | 0 | $79,200 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Albany | 6 | $72,490 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | 11 | $87,280 |
| Aviation maintenance schools near Syracuse | 1 | $75,360 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New York
BLS reports a median annual wage of $102,800 ($49.42 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in New York, where 4,300 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 2nd of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 2,440 in 2024 to 2,540 in 2034 (+4.2%), with about 200 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in New York
See the full New York aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
A Public High School Path to Airframe and Powerplant Licensure
Aviation High School in Long Island City teaches toward the FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, inside a public high school, with a dedicated fifth year built specifically for advanced training and licensure.
New York's other schools, from Hudson Valley Community College in Albany to Vaughn College in Flushing, serve students after high school instead.
New York City's Pay Doesn't Match Its Size
New York City, with 19,940,274 people, is by far the state's largest metro, yet Buffalo's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $80,040 a year and Poughkeepsie-Newburgh's earn $87,280, both competitive figures despite far smaller populations of 1,160,172 and 711,730.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in New York
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.