Program Overview
For students near Knoxville, this 20-month diploma program covers both the airframe and powerplant ratings on a full-time day schedule.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown awards a Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology covering both airframe and powerplant ratings, completed in 20 months of full-time day classes. Training happens at the TCAT Morristown Airport Extension in Morristown, Tennessee, preparing students for FAA airframe and power plant certification eligibility. It is one of four Tennessee College of Applied Technology campuses nationwide offering the program.
Tuition and fees for the full course of study run $7,705, a figure worth weighing against the 20-month schedule before enrolling. Pay for aviation mechanics around Knoxville sits below the national picture, at a $67,300 local median against a $79,870 median nationwide, with another certificated program roughly 46.5 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Diploma |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 20 months (full-time) |
| Schedule | Day |
| Published Cost | $7,705Total program (tuition/fees)Does not include textbooks/supplies (listed separately at $11,590.00)Where the school states it (tcatmorristown.edu) |
| FAA Certificate Number | O0ET097K |
| Address | 340 Piper St, Morristown, TN 35813 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page tcatmorristown.edu
- Official TCAT Morristown website tcatmorristown.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Program held at the TCAT Morristown Airport Extension, 340 Piper Street, Morristown, TN
- Airframe portion is 1,296 clock hours; Power Plant portion is 1,944 clock hours
- Prepares students to inspect, repair, service, and overhaul airframe and power plant systems for FAA certification eligibility
As stated on tcatmorristown.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Morristown
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown is at 340 Piper St, Morristown, TN 35813. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Tennessee. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Knoxville.
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.
Same School, Other Locations
Other Tennessee College of Applied Technology Campuses
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis Memphis, Tennessee
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville, Tennessee
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Newbern, Tennessee
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown, by straight-line distance.
Pellissippi State Community College
Maryville, TN · 47 mi from Morristown
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN · 58 mi from Morristown
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY · 92 mi from Morristown
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC · 113 mi from Morristown
Marshall University
Huntington, WV · 158 mi from Morristown
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown
- Aviation Maintenance Technology | TCAT Morristown
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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