Program Overview
This program fits students near West Memphis who want a public two-year path to combined airframe and powerplant ratings, completed in four semesters for about $13,091.50 in total cost.
Arkansas State University Mid-South offers an Aviation Maintenance Technology program covering both airframe and powerplant ratings, running four semesters and available as either an Associate of Applied Science degree or a Technical Certificate in Airframe Maintenance Technology. Graduates are prepared for roles such as maintenance technician, maintenance manager, or service manager, with ties cited to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, repair organizations, and airport operations. The program is based in West Memphis.
This is a public university program, with the full course of study totaling roughly $13,091.50 in-district. Memphis's metro area, just across the river from West Memphis, posts a median aviation mechanic wage of $92,180 a year, well above the $79,870 national median for the occupation, worth weighing against that four-semester cost.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
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| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 4 semesters, 70 to 73 credit hours (16 general education credits plus 54 to 57 aviation credits) |
| Published Cost | $13,091.50Total program, in-district (range $12,858-$13,325)Where the school states it (asumidsouth.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | 2MCT601K |
| Address | 2000 West Broadway, North Campus, Bldg. 5, West Memphis, AR 72301 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page asumidsouth.edu
- Official ASU Mid-South website asumidsouth.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Two concentrations: Airframe (structures, sheet metal, hydraulic systems, avionics) or Powerplant (reciprocating and turbine engines, fuel systems, propeller systems)
- Prepares graduates for roles including maintenance technician, maintenance manager, production manager, service manager, or engine manager
- Opportunities cited with airlines, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance and repair organizations, and airport operations
As stated on asumidsouth.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near West Memphis
Arkansas State University Mid-South is at 2000 West Broadway, North Campus, Bldg. 5, West Memphis, AR 72301. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Arkansas. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Memphis.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Arkansas aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Arkansas State University Mid-South, by straight-line distance.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis
Memphis, TN · 16 mi from West Memphis
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Olive Branch, MS · 27 mi from West Memphis
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR · 55 mi from West Memphis
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · 86 mi from West Memphis
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · 117 mi from West Memphis
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Arkansas State University Mid-South
- Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS Degree | Arkansas State University Mid-South
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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