Fayetteville at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fayetteville
3
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
58.3
Tulsa Tech
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Fayetteville Metro
80
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$44,190
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
0.34
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22220).
Jet engine parts move through Pratt & Whitney's Propulsion Systems Division in Springdale, an aerospace repair facility that holds military repair contracts alongside its commercial work. Aircraft mechanic employment here runs well below the national average, at 0.34 times the typical concentration, and local median pay for the occupation sits at $44,190 a year.
Training clusters just across the state line. Ozarks Technical Community College is 91.9 miles away in Springfield, Missouri, with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa at 95.8 miles and Tulsa Technology Center rounding out the options at 97 miles.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Fayetteville
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Fayetteville, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Fayetteville
Most Affordable Near Fayetteville
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 58.3 out of 100.
Lowest comparable program cost of the 2 ranked schools with one: $2,688, published by the school.
Fayetteville Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fayetteville
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Fayetteville, ordered by score. Scores are national, out of 100, and the table after the cards shows the points behind them.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Fayetteville.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Fayetteville
- Most Affordable Near Fayetteville
#1
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma 97 miles from Fayetteville #33 nationally
58.3 of 100
This program fits high school and adult students looking for an entry point into aviation maintenance, with tuition-free access for high schoolers and follow-on airframe and powerplant programs at the same campus.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET); Aviation Maintenance Technician-General (AMG)
- Length
- 6 months (Adult Day), 9 months (Adult Evening), 2 school years (High School)
- Cost
- $2,688, total program (adult tuition)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day (Mon-Fri 7:20am-2:30pm) or evening (Mon-Thu 5:20pm-10:20pm)
- Starts
- August, September, October, February, March, April (day); August, January (evening)
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#2
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Tulsa Campus
Tulsa, Oklahoma 96 miles from Fayetteville #51 nationally
53.5 of 100
This program fits students who want a choice between a diploma and a longer associate degree, both covering the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, with a hybrid instruction option, at Spartan's Tulsa, Oklahoma campus.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Diploma; Associate of Applied Science
- Length
- 20 months (diploma) or 23 months (Associate of Applied Science)
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#3
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, Missouri 92 miles from Fayetteville #99 nationally
45.7 of 100
This program suits someone in southwest Missouri who wants both airframe and powerplant ratings in one associate degree, especially since the next Part 147 school is well over a hundred miles off.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- A.A.S.
- Length
- 4 semesters
- Cost
- $20,134, total program, low estimate
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa Tech | 58.3 | † | 24.1 | 0 | 15 | † |
| 2 | Spartan Tulsa | 53.5 | 24.5 | 2.4 | 14 | 5 | 7.6 |
| 3 | Ozarks Tech | 45.7 | † | † | 14 | 0 | † |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in Arkansas ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Fayetteville
Aircraft mechanics in the Fayetteville metro area earn a median of $44,190 a year ($21.24 an hour), $21,230 below the Arkansas median of $65,420.
Fayetteville Pay vs. Arkansas and U.S. Medians
The Fayetteville median is $35,680 below the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the Arkansas aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Fayetteville
BLS counts 80 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Fayetteville metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.34.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Pratt & Whitney Propulsion Systems Division (PSD)
Jet engine parts repair facility in Springdale, AR
Pratt & Whitney operates an aerospace engine parts repair facility in Springdale that has been running since the mid-1990s and holds military repair contracts.
Pratt & Whitney PSD has been open since 1994 and has 184 employees
Source: Pratt & Whitney Invests $6M In Springdale Facility (talkbusiness.net)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) recorded 1,123,106 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas Ntl | XNA | Small hub | 1,123,106 |
Local Context
An Engine Repair Facility in Springdale
Pratt & Whitney operates its Propulsion Systems Division in Springdale, an aerospace engine parts repair facility that carries military repair contracts alongside commercial customers. It's a component and parts shop rather than an airline maintenance base, but it's a steady source of aerospace repair work inside the metro.
Three Schools, All Across State Lines
Every training option near Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers means a trip out of Arkansas. Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri is 91.9 miles away, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Tulsa campus is 95.8 miles, and Tulsa Technology Center is 97 miles. None is a same-day round trip, but all three are drivable for a program that runs its full schedule.
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Fayetteville: Common Questions
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Sources for School and Pay Data
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
- Commercial Service Airports, CY2024 Enplanements
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Pratt & Whitney Propulsion Systems Division (PSD): Pratt & Whitney Invests $6M In Springdale Facility
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