Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Mississippi
3
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Cities With a School
3
FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026
Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay
$74,880
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,360
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected Job Change, 2024-2034
+8.7%
Projections Central
Mississippi's aircraft mechanic job growth is projected at 8.7% through 2034, more than double the national rate of 4%.
Hinds Community College in Bolton and Northwest Mississippi Community College in Olive Branch both run four-semester tracks leading to a technical certificate or Associate of Applied Science. Pearl River Community College in Kiln offers the same four-semester Associate in Applied Science along the state's southern border.
Aircraft mechanics in Mississippi earn a median of $74,880 a year, below the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 35th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is still projected at 8.7% through 2034, adding about 140 positions over the decade.
School Directory
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Mississippi by City
All 3 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Jackson. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.
- Certificate, Associate
- four-semester instructional program
- $3,700 a year in-state tuition
- 43% graduation rate
- Associate
- four semesters (fall, spring, and summer)
- Certificate, Associate
- Four Semesters
Northwest Mississippi Community College Profile Program Page
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Compare Programs
Mississippi Aviation Maintenance Programs Side by Side
Side-by-side program facts from each school's own pages, with IPEDS graduation rates where the school reports them.
| School | City | Type | Program Length | FAA Ratings | Credential | IPEDS Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College | Bolton | Community College | four-semester instructional program | Both | Certificate, Associate | 43% |
| Pearl River Community College | Kiln | Community College | Both | Associate | ||
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Olive Branch | Community College | Four Semesters | Both | Certificate, Associate |
By Metro Area
Metro Area Guides: Schools, Airports, and Pay
Each metro guide lists every school within commuting range, the local airports, and BLS pay for aircraft mechanics in that metro.
| Metro Area Guide | Schools Within 100 mi | Median Pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation maintenance schools near Jackson | 1 | $67,750 |
BLS Wage Data
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Mississippi
BLS reports a median annual wage of $74,880 ($36.00 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Mississippi, where 1,360 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 35th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.
Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 1,640 in 2024 to 1,780 in 2034 (+8.7%), with about 140 openings a year.
Avionics Technician Pay in Mississippi
See the full Mississippi aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area
Local Context
One Entry Date Sets Olive Branch Apart
Northwest Mississippi Community College in Olive Branch accepts new aviation maintenance students only in the fall, unlike Hinds Community College and Pearl River Community College, which don't note that same restriction.
Olive Branch sits closest to Mississippi's northern border, near the Memphis area, while Hinds Community College in Bolton and Pearl River Community College in Kiln serve the central and southern parts of the state instead.
A Mix of Online and In-Person Coursework
Hinds Community College in Bolton teaches most of its aviation maintenance program face-to-face, with select courses available online, giving students some flexibility without moving the hands-on shop work off campus.
FAA Certification
Getting Your A&P License in Mississippi
The FAA issues the mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, under federal rules in 14 CFR Part 65, so the path is the same in every state. You qualify by graduating from an FAA-approved school or by documenting at least 30 months of hands-on work for both ratings, then passing three FAA knowledge tests and an oral and practical exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- IPEDS via Hapi, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 (all levels) + 49.0104 (bachelor's/master's)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- eCFR 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D (Mechanics)
- FAA - Become an Aviation Mechanic
- FAA - Experience Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
All sources retrieved .
How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.