Program Overview
This program fits West Tennessee students near Newbern who want a new, FAA-approved path toward aircraft mechanic certification at one of four Tennessee College of Applied Technology aviation campuses.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest's Aviation Maintenance Technology program received FAA approval under Part 147, aligned with the Airman Certification Standards for Airframe and Powerplant certification. The program is based at the college's Newbern campus, serving the West Tennessee region near the Memphis and Nashville aviation hubs, with enrollment opening for Fall 2026. It is one of four Tennessee College of Applied Technology campuses nationwide offering aviation maintenance training.
This is a public applied-technology program with FAA approval newly in place, serving the West Tennessee region near two major aviation hubs. Weigh the Newbern location and its Fall 2026 start against the nearest other certificated program, about 39.9 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) |
|---|---|
| Start Dates | Fall 2026 |
| FAA Certificate Number | TNWT694K |
| Address | 340 Washington Street, Newbern, TN 38059 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page tcatnorthwest.edu
- Official TCAT Northwest website tcatnorthwest.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Received official FAA approval under Part 147, aligned with FAA Airman Certification Standards for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
- Located at the Newbern campus
- Serves the West Tennessee region, near the Memphis and Nashville aviation hubs
- Program addresses the national shortage of aviation maintenance technicians
As stated on tcatnorthwest.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Newbern
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is at 340 Washington Street, Newbern, TN 38059. 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.
Same School, Other Locations
Other Tennessee College of Applied Technology Campuses
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis Memphis, Tennessee
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown Morristown, Tennessee
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville, Tennessee
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, by straight-line distance.
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR · 40 mi from Newbern
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Olive Branch, MS · 84 mi from Newbern
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis, AR · 86 mi from Newbern
North Central Institute
Clarksville, TN · 107 mi from Newbern
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Murphysboro, IL · 114 mi from Newbern
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TCAT Northwest FAA Part 147 Certificated?
What Ratings Does the Program Cover?
Where Is the Program Located?
Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Receives FAA Approval for Aviation Maintenance
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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