Aviation Maintenance Schools in Tennessee

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Tennessee: 8 FAA-Approved Programs

The FAA approves 8 aviation maintenance schools in Tennessee under Part 147, its rule for mechanic training schools. They are spread across 8 cities, where mechanics earn a median $81,040 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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Schools shown on the Tennessee map

  • Northeast State Community College (Blountville)
  • North Central Institute (Clarksville)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (Maryville)
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis (Memphis)
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown (Morristown)
  • Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro)
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (Nashville)
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (Newbern)
  • Madisonville Community College (Madisonville, Kentucky)
  • Arkansas Northeastern College (Blytheville, Arkansas)
  • Arkansas State University Mid-South (West Memphis, Arkansas)
  • Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • Augusta Technical College (Thomson, Georgia)
  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta (Duluth, Georgia)
  • Calhoun Community College (Decatur, Alabama)
  • Chattahoochee Technical College (Dallas, Georgia)
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Rome, Georgia)
  • Greenville Technical College (Greenville, South Carolina)
  • Jefferson Community and Technical College (Louisville, Kentucky)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (Olive Branch, Mississippi)
  • Snead State Community College (Albertville, Alabama)
  • Somerset Community College (Somerset, Kentucky)
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Murphysboro, Illinois)

Key Figures for Aviation Maintenance Training

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Tennessee

8

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Cities With a School

8

FAA AV-Info, Sep 2026

Median Aircraft Mechanic Pay

$81,040

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

4,670

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Projected Job Change, 2024-2034

+10.5%

Projections Central

Tennessee College of Applied Technology operates 4 campuses across the state, and Nashville's aircraft mechanics work at a location quotient of 1.68, above the national concentration for the occupation.

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro offers a Bachelor of Science, while North Central Institute in Clarksville teaches a private certificate program that accepts GI Bill benefits. The 4 Tennessee College of Applied Technology campuses, in Memphis, Morristown, Nashville, and Newbern, each award a diploma, and Northeast State and Pellissippi State Community Colleges round out the state's 8 schools.

Aircraft mechanics in Tennessee earn a median of $81,040 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 20th among 50 states for that pay. Growth is projected at 10.5% through 2034, adding 650 positions, with about 560 openings expected each year.

School Directory

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Tennessee by City

All 8 FAA-approved schools, sorted by city. Distances are measured from Nashville. IPEDS tuition and graduation rates cover the whole institution, not only the aviation program. Listings follow our sourcing methodology.

Or browse the national list of FAA-approved aircraft mechanic schools.

Compare Programs

Tennessee 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.

Compare aviation maintenance schools in Tennessee
SchoolCityTypeProgram LengthFAA RatingsCredentialPublished CostIPEDS Graduation Rate
Northeast State Community CollegeBlountvilleCommunity CollegeCertificate, Associate33%
North Central InstituteClarksvillePrivate Aviation School17 monthsBothCertificate100%
Pellissippi State Community CollegeMaryvilleCommunity CollegeBothAssociate
Tennessee College of Applied Technology MemphisMemphisTechnical CollegeBothDiploma
Tennessee College of Applied Technology MorristownMorristownTechnical College20 monthsBothDiploma$7,705, total program (tuition/fees)
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboroUniversityBothBachelor's
Tennessee College of Applied Technology NashvilleNashvilleTechnical College18 monthsBothDiploma$7,705, total program (tuition/fees)
Tennessee College of Applied Technology NorthwestNewbernTechnical College
FAA AV-Info (September 22, 2026), school program pages, IPEDS

Across the State Line

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near the Tennessee Border

1 FAA-approved school in neighboring states within 100 miles of Nashville, nearest first.

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 areas: nearby schools and median aircraft mechanic pay Select a column heading to sort.
Aviation maintenance schools near Nashville4$68,080
Aviation maintenance schools near Memphis5$92,180
Aviation maintenance schools near Knoxville4$67,300
Aviation maintenance schools near Chattanooga6
FAA AV-Info Part 147 list; BLS OEWS, May 2025, metropolitan area estimates

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Tennessee

BLS reports a median annual wage of $81,040 ($38.96 an hour) for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Tennessee, where 4,670 people held the job in May 2025. That median ranks 20th of the 50 states with published data; the national median is $79,870.

Projections Central expects statewide employment in the occupation to move from 6,190 in 2024 to 6,840 in 2034 (+10.5%), with about 560 openings a year.

Statewide Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $81,040median/yr ($38.96/hr)
$52,900 $167,410
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-3011)

Avionics Technician Pay in Tennessee

Avionics Technicians, Tennessee $60,820median/yr ($29.24/hr)
$45,380 $82,230
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091)

See the full Tennessee aircraft mechanic salary breakdown by metro area

Local Context

Four Campuses, One Applied Technology Network

Tennessee College of Applied Technology runs 4 separate campuses, in Memphis, Morristown, Nashville, and Newbern, each awarding its own diploma rather than routing students through one central location.

Memphis's aircraft mechanics earn a median of $92,180 a year, well above Nashville's $68,080, even though Nashville's metro population, 2,150,553, is larger than Memphis's 1,339,345.

A Bachelor's Degree Option in Murfreesboro

Middle Tennessee State University offers a Bachelor of Science in aviation maintenance, one of the few four-year options among Tennessee's 8 schools, most of which lead to a diploma, certificate, or associate degree instead.

FAA Certification

Getting Your A&P License in Tennessee

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

How Many FAA Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Schools Are in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 8 FAA Part 147 schools, including 4 Tennessee College of Applied Technology campuses.

Which Tennessee School Accepts GI Bill Benefits?
North Central Institute in Clarksville accepts GI Bill benefits for its FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.

Which Tennessee School Offers a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Maintenance?
Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro offers a Bachelor of Science in aviation maintenance.

How Does Aircraft Mechanic Pay in Tennessee Compare to the National Median?
Aircraft mechanics in Tennessee earn a median of $81,040 a year, above the $79,870 national median, and the state ranks 20th among 50 states for that pay.

How Long Is Aviation Maintenance School in Tennessee?
Program lengths among Tennessee's published schools range from 17 months at North Central Institute to 20 months at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville's track runs 18 months, covering 1,944 clock hours toward the Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

How Much Does Aviation Maintenance School Cost in Tennessee?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology's Morristown and Nashville campuses both publish $7,705 in total program tuition and fees. Morristown's textbooks and supplies run about $11,590 separately, while Nashville's run $394, a difference driven mostly by materials rather than tuition.

Sources

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How we source and check each listing is explained on our data methodology page.