Program Overview
This program suits Northeast Tennessee students who want a public associate degree or certificate in Aviation Technology, training in avionics, aircraft structures, and mechanical systems at Northeast State's Aviation Center in Blountville.
Northeast State Community College's Aviation Technology program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree, with a certificate option also available through the college catalog. Training covers aviation electronics, aircraft structures, and aircraft mechanical systems at the school's Aviation Center in Blountville, Tennessee.
This is a public community college. In-state tuition runs $4,440, out-of-state tuition runs $17,424, and the most recent IPEDS graduation rate is 33%, with enrollment around 5,757 students. The nearest alternative certificated Part 147 program is 57.9 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Technology (Aviation Technology Airframe and Power Plant AAS also confirmed in college catalog) |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AAS (also offers a certificate option per catalog) |
| FAA Certificate Number | NEST650K |
| Address | 917 North Hangar Road, Blountville, TN 37617 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page northeaststate.edu
- Official Northeast State Community College website northeaststate.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Aviation Center located at 917 N. Hangar Road, Blountville, TN
- Training covers aviation electronics, aircraft structures, and aircraft mechanical systems
As stated on northeaststate.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Northeast State Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 12 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$4,440
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$17,424
Graduation Rate (Institution)
33%
Total Enrollment
5,757
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 12 |
Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Blountville
Northeast State Community College is at 917 North Hangar Road, Blountville, TN 37617. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Tennessee.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Tennessee aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Northeast State Community College, by straight-line distance.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown
Morristown, TN · 58 mi from Blountville
Pellissippi State Community College
Maryville, TN · 103 mi from Blountville
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC · 118 mi from Blountville
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC · 123 mi from Blountville
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY · 129 mi from Blountville
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northeast State Community College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Northeast State Community College
- Northeast State Aviation Technology program page
- Aviation Technology Airframe and Power Plant catalog PDF (unreadable content, credential/name only)
- College Navigator: Northeast State Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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