Greenville at a Glance
Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Greenville
3
Within 100 mi, FAA 2026
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
GSP Passenger Boardings
1,412,702
FAA, CY2024
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.
Within Commuting Range
FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Greenville
3 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 5 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Greenville.
Greenville Technical College
Greenville · 5 mi
Community college. FAA certificate EI9T113R.
Augusta Technical College
Thomson, GA · 91 mi
- In-State Tuition
- $3,210 IPEDS
- Graduation Rate
- 31% IPEDS
Community college. FAA certificate AU8T098K.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · 95 mi
- Program Length
- 21 months School website
Private aviation school. FAA certificate 9IMT629K.
See all FAA-approved programs statewide on the aviation maintenance schools in South Carolina page.
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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