Buffalo at a Glance
Nearest FAA-Approved School
146 mi
FAA, 2026
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Buffalo Metro
80
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$80,040
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.16
BLS OEWS, May 2025
BUF Passenger Boardings
2,499,295
FAA, CY2024
Area covered: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15380).
Two major aerospace manufacturers call Buffalo home: Moog, headquartered in Elma, designs flight control systems for aerospace applications, and Astronics, headquartered in East Aurora, builds aircraft electrical power and cabin lighting systems. Haven Aviation Services Group runs an FAA-certified repair station at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $80,040 a year.
Training is a longer drive here. Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' Youngstown campus, the nearest FAA-approved program, sits 145.9 miles away in Vienna, Ohio. Pennsylvania College of Technology is 151 miles out, and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is 162.3 miles from Buffalo.
Within Commuting Range
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Buffalo by Distance
No FAA-approved school sits within 100 miles of Buffalo. These are the 3 closest, sorted by distance.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Buffalo.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown Campus
Vienna, OH · 146 mi
- Program Length
- 16 months School website
Private aviation school. FAA certificate P6HT576K.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Montoursville, PA · 151 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $15,450 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 53% IPEDS
University. FAA certificate PNZT013K.
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield, OH · 162 mi
Career and technical center. FAA certificate EO9T119R.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in New York page.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Buffalo
Aircraft mechanics in the Buffalo metro area earn a median of $80,040 a year ($38.48 an hour), $22,760 below the New York median of $102,800.
Buffalo Pay vs. New York and U.S. Medians
The Buffalo median is $170 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the New York aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Buffalo
BLS counts 80 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Buffalo metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.16.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Manufacturer
Moog Inc.
Worldwide headquarters and Aircraft Group plants in Elma, NY
Moog is headquartered in Elma, NY, in the Buffalo metro area, and designs and manufactures electric, electro-hydraulic and hydraulic motion and flight control systems for aerospace applications.
C. 13,500 employees company-wide (2025)
Source: Moog Inc. - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)
Manufacturer
Astronics Corporation
Worldwide headquarters at 130 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY
Astronics is headquartered in East Aurora, NY, in the Buffalo metro area, and manufactures aircraft electrical power systems, cabin lighting, and inflight entertainment hardware for commercial, military, and business aircraft.
Approximately 2,700 employees; $862 million revenue in 2025
Source: Astronics Worldwide Headquarters (astronics.com)
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Haven Aviation Services Group (Haven MRO)
FAA Part 145 repair station at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF)
Haven operates an FAA-certified repair station at Buffalo Niagara International Airport performing airframe inspections, avionics upgrades, and engine program support on business jets and turboprops.
Source: Haven ASG - Buffalo MRO (havenasg.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) recorded 2,499,295 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 | All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International | BUF | Medium hub | 2,499,295 | 284,563,141 |
| Niagara Falls International | IAG | Nonhub | 59,119 | 19,053,482 |
Local Context
Two Aerospace Manufacturers Headquartered in Buffalo
Moog is headquartered in Elma, within the Buffalo metro, designing electric, electro-hydraulic and hydraulic motion and flight control systems for aerospace use. Astronics is headquartered in East Aurora, in the same metro, manufacturing aircraft electrical power systems, cabin lighting, and inflight entertainment hardware for commercial, military, and business aircraft.
An FAA Repair Station at Buffalo Niagara International
Haven performs airframe inspections, avionics upgrades, and engine program support there on business jets and turboprops. It's the metro's clearest maintenance-focused employer alongside the manufacturing base in Elma and East Aurora.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Buffalo: Common Questions
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Sources for School and Pay Data
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Moog Inc.: Moog Inc. - Wikipedia
- Astronics Corporation: Astronics Worldwide Headquarters
- Haven Aviation Services Group (Haven MRO): Haven ASG - Buffalo MRO
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