Mississippi Metro Area Guide

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jackson, MS

Compare the aviation maintenance schools near Jackson (one FAA-approved school within 100 miles), BLS May 2025 pay for local aircraft mechanics, and the airports and aviation employers in the area.

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  • 100-mile radius

Schools near Jackson, by straight-line distance

  • Hinds Community College (Bolton): 12 miles

Jackson at a Glance

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jackson

1

Within 100 mi, FAA 2026

Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Jackson Metro

200

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Metro Median Pay

$67,750

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location Quotient

0.82

BLS OEWS, May 2025

JAN Passenger Boardings

616,695

FAA, CY2024

Area covered: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27140).

Mississippi's Air National Guard flies its Globemaster III aircraft out of Jackson, maintaining it through a dedicated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at its base here in the metro. Local aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn a median $67,750 a year, below the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.

Training is close to home. Hinds Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program, based at its Raymond campus and 11.5 miles from downtown Jackson, runs a four-semester path through classroom and hangar work, with the FAA's Powerplant Rating required before the fourth semester.

Within Commuting Range

FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jackson

1 FAA-approved school is within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 12 miles away, in Bolton.

Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Jackson.

See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in Mississippi page.

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Jackson

Aircraft mechanics in the Jackson metro area earn a median of $67,750 a year ($32.57 an hour), $7,130 below the Mississippi median of $74,880.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary, Jackson Metro $67,750median/yr ($32.57/hr)
$40,510 $89,870
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Jackson Pay vs. Mississippi and U.S. Medians

The Jackson median is $12,120 below the U.S. median of $79,870.

Median Annual Aircraft Mechanic Wage
Jackson metro $67,750
Mississippi statewide $74,880
United States $79,870

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Compare metro areas across the state on the Mississippi aircraft mechanic salary page, or see the national aircraft mechanic salary breakdown.

Local Employers

Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Jackson

BLS counts 200 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Jackson metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 0.82.

A location quotient above 1.00 means these jobs make up a larger share of local employment than they do nationally.

  • Military Depot

    172nd Airlift Wing (Mississippi Air National Guard)

    Allen C. Thompson Field Air National Guard Base, Jackson

    The Mississippi Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing flies the C-17 Globemaster III and maintains it through a dedicated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at its Jackson base.

    Source: 172nd Airlift Wing (Wikipedia)

Airports

Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) recorded 616,695 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.

FAA Commercial Service and All-Cargo Airports, Jackson Area
AirportFAA IDHub ClassPassenger Boardings, 2024All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb)
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers InternationalJANSmall hub616,69585,765,000
FAA CY2024 enplanement and all-cargo landed weight data.

Local Context

Where a Cargo Squadron Calls Jackson Home

The Airlift Wing, part of the Mississippi Air National Guard, flies its Globemaster III aircraft and maintains it through a dedicated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Allen C. Thompson Field. That base sits next to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International, a small-hub airport that handled 616,695 enplanements in 2024.

Jackson's Airport Carries Its Own Freight

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International landed 85,765,000 pounds of cargo in 2024 alongside 616,695 passenger enplanements, keeping a mix of freight and passenger aircraft moving through the same small-hub airport that sits beside the Guard base.

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Jackson: Common Questions

What Schools Near Jackson Train Aircraft Mechanics?
Hinds Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program, 11.5 miles from downtown Jackson at the Raymond campus, is the training option within reach. It leads to a Technical Certificate or Associate of Applied Science.

What Do Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Jackson?
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the Jackson metro earn a median $67,750 a year, with the middle half earning between $61,200 and $76,590. That's below the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.

Who Is the Largest Aviation Maintenance Employer in Jackson?
The Mississippi Air National Guard's Airlift Wing flies and maintains its Globemaster III aircraft through a dedicated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at its base in Jackson.

How Far Is Aviation Maintenance Training From Jackson?
Hinds Community College's program is 11.5 miles from downtown Jackson at the school's Raymond campus, a short commute for most of the metro.

Do Hours at a Local Employer Count Toward FAA Certification?
Yes. Documented practical experience under 14 CFR Part 65 counts toward the FAA's mechanic certification requirements, whether it's earned at a Guard maintenance unit or another aviation employer in the Jackson area.

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