Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis Aviation Maintenance Program

Program Overview

This program fits Memphis-area students who want a diploma covering both airframe and powerplant work, with day or night scheduling options at one of four Tennessee College of Applied Technology aviation campuses.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis awards a Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology covering both airframe and powerplant ratings, with full-time day classes or part-time night classes at the Aviation Extension Campus. The program prepares students for FAA General, Airframe, and Power Plant licensure exams, with hands-on training in jet engines and aircraft systems. It is one of four Tennessee College of Applied Technology campuses nationwide offering the program.

This is a public applied-technology diploma program rather than a degree-granting college track. Memphis-area aviation mechanics earn a median wage of $92,180 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the nearest other certificated program sits about 10.2 miles away.

• Located at the Aviation Extension Campus
• Prepares students for FAA General, Airframe and Power Plant licensure exams
• Hands-on training in jet engine maintenance and aircraft systems

As stated on tcatmemphis.edu

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis is at 3435 Tchulahoma Road, Memphis, TN 38118. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Tennessee. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Memphis.

Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Tennessee aircraft mechanic salary data.

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