Greenville at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Greenville
3
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
Top Score Nearby
50.7
Greenville Technical College
Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Greenville Metro
510
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Metro Median Pay
$81,450
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location Quotient
1.32
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Area covered: Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24860).
Lockheed Martin's Greenville site handles nose-to-tail modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul for military and civil aircraft, and is also home to fighter jet production, at a large hangar complex within the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center. Aircraft mechanic employment runs 1.32 times the national concentration here, and local median pay is $81,450 a year, just above the $79,870 U.S. median.
Greenville Technical College's Aircraft Maintenance Technology program sits at the same technology park, just 4.7 miles away. Augusta Technical College adds a second option 90.9 miles off in Thomson, Georgia, with Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte at 94.7 miles.
Top Picks
Top Picks Near Greenville
Among the aviation maintenance schools near Greenville, a pick appears only when one school clearly leads on its figure; ties produce none.
Top Pick Near Greenville
Highest overall score of the 3 ranked schools, 50.7 out of 100.
Greenville Ranking
Top-Ranked Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Greenville
The ranked aviation maintenance schools within 100 miles of Greenville, 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 Greenville.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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- Top Pick Near Greenville
#1
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina 5 miles from Greenville #62 nationally
50.7 of 100
This program fits a veteran or adult student in upstate South Carolina who wants GI Bill funding, hands-on jet and reciprocating engine training, and a pathway toward a bachelor's degree at Embry-Riddle.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate in Applied Science (also offers Aviation Airframe Structure/Systems, Aviation Fundamentals, and Aviation Powerplant Theory/Systems Certificates)
- GI Bill
- Approved
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#2
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina 95 miles from Greenville #70 nationally
49.7 of 100
This program fits Charlotte-area students who want a single combined airframe and powerplant certificate on a 21-month schedule, with dual-credit ties to two local school districts.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Certificate
- Length
- 21 months
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Starts
- Next start date listed as September 28 (rolling starts)
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#3
Augusta Technical College
Thomson, Georgia 91 miles from Greenville #142 nationally
40.1 of 100
This program fits students near Augusta who want a public technical college path to combined airframe and powerplant ratings across six semesters, taught on a campus built around complete aircraft.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (Technical Certificate of Credit); Aviation Maintenance Technician - Airframe (Technical Certificate of Credit); plus 3 more
- Length
- six semesters
- GI Bill
- Approved
| Rank | School | Score | Outcomes (30) | Cost (25) | Program Depth (20) | Access (15) | Scale (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville Technical College | 50.7 | † | † | 14 | 5 | † |
| 2 | AIM Charlotte | 49.7 | † | † | 8 | 10 | † |
| 3 | Augusta Technical College | 40.1 | 6.8 | 14.3 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
See the full best aviation maintenance schools in South Carolina ranking.
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Greenville
Aircraft mechanics in the Greenville metro area earn a median of $81,450 a year ($39.16 an hour), $6,290 above the South Carolina median of $75,160.
Greenville Pay vs. South Carolina and U.S. Medians
The Greenville median is $1,580 above the U.S. median of $79,870.
Compare metro areas across the state on the South Carolina aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.
Local Employers
Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Greenville
BLS counts 510 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Greenville metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 1.32.
A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Lockheed Martin Greenville Operations
276-acre site with 16 hangars at the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (former Donaldson Center), Greenville, SC
Lockheed Martin's Greenville site provides nose-to-tail modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for military and civil aircraft including the C-130, and is also home to F-16 production.
Site has delivered nearly 3,000 aircraft since 1984 and contributes an annual economic impact of $100 million
Source: Lockheed Martin's Greenville, SC Site (lockheedmartin.com)
Airports
Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area
Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) recorded 1,412,702 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.
| Airport | FAA ID | Hub Class | Passenger Boardings, 2024 | All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Spartanburg International | GSP | Small hub | 1,412,702 | 392,634,778 |
Local Context
A Depot-Scale MRO Site South of Downtown
Lockheed Martin operates its Greenville site at the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center, the former Donaldson Center, providing nose-to-tail modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul for military and civil aircraft. The same site is also home to fighter jet production.
Greenville Technical College's Aircraft Maintenance Technology program trains at that same technology park, putting classroom and lab work 4.7 miles from a working depot-scale MRO operation.
Pay That Runs Above the U.S. Median
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Greenville earn a median $81,450 a year, ahead of the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation. Employment here is also more concentrated than the national norm, running 1.32 times the typical rate, a sign of steady local demand for the trade.
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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
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) and All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- Lockheed Martin Greenville Operations: Lockheed Martin's Greenville, SC Site
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