Tennessee Metro Area Guide

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Memphis, TN

Compare the 5 aviation maintenance schools near Memphis, all within 100 miles, BLS May 2025 pay for local aircraft mechanics, and the airports and aviation employers in the area.

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  • Memphis center
  • School, miles from center
  • 100-mile radius

Schools near Memphis, by straight-line distance

  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis (Memphis): 4 miles
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (Olive Branch): 13 miles
  • Arkansas State University Mid-South (West Memphis): 14 miles
  • Arkansas Northeastern College (Blytheville): 55 miles
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (Newbern): 81 miles

Memphis at a Glance

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Memphis

5

Within 100 mi, FAA 2026

Aircraft Mechanic Jobs, Memphis Metro

2,140

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Metro Median Pay

$92,180

BLS OEWS, May 2025

Location Quotient

3.94

BLS OEWS, May 2025

MEM Passenger Boardings

2,439,366

FAA, CY2024

Area covered: Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32820).

Memphis runs on FedEx. The company's World Hub sits at Memphis International Airport, where FedEx Express keeps its main SuperHub complex, including aircraft maintenance hangars for its cargo fleet. The airport landed 21,215,155,555 pounds of cargo in 2024. Aircraft mechanics and service technicians here earn a median $92,180 a year, well above the $79,870 U.S. median for the job.

Training is close by. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis is 4 miles from downtown, with a program in Aviation Maintenance Technology. Northwest Mississippi Community College in Olive Branch is 13.1 miles away, and Arkansas State University Mid-South in West Memphis is 14.3 miles out, both across the state line.

Within Commuting Range

FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Memphis

5 FAA-approved schools are within 100 miles, nearest first. The closest is 4 miles away.

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

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

BLS Wage Data

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Memphis

Aircraft mechanics in the Memphis metro area earn a median of $92,180 a year ($44.32 an hour), $11,140 above the Tennessee median of $81,040.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary, Memphis Metro $92,180median/yr ($44.32/hr)
$52,900 $169,740
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Memphis Pay vs. Tennessee and U.S. Medians

The Memphis median is $12,310 above the U.S. median of $79,870.

Median Annual Aircraft Mechanic Wage
Memphis metro $92,180
Tennessee statewide $81,040
United States $79,870

BLS OEWS, May 2025

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

Local Employers

Where Aircraft Mechanics Work in Memphis

BLS counts 2,140 aircraft mechanic jobs in the Memphis metro area as of May 2025, a location quotient of 3.94.

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

  • Air Cargo

    FedEx Express

    World Hub (SuperHub) and aircraft maintenance hangars at Memphis International Airport

    FedEx Express established its main World Hub at Memphis International Airport in 1973, and the SuperHub complex includes maintenance hangars supporting its cargo aircraft fleet.

    Sorting 484,000 shipments per hour and serves 250 daily flights

    Source: Memphis International Airport (Wikipedia)

Airports

Commercial and Cargo Airports in the Area

Memphis International (MEM) recorded 2,439,366 passenger boardings in 2024, the most of the airports listed here.

FAA Commercial Service and All-Cargo Airports, Memphis Area
AirportFAA IDHub ClassPassenger Boardings, 2024All-Cargo Landed Weight, 2024 (lb)
Memphis InternationalMEMSmall hub2,439,36621,215,155,555
FAA CY2024 enplanement and all-cargo landed weight data.

Local Context

FedEx's SuperHub Anchors Memphis Maintenance Work

FedEx Express keeps its main hub, the World Hub SuperHub complex, at Memphis International Airport, and the complex includes aircraft maintenance hangars supporting its cargo fleet. The airport handled 2,439,366 enplanements in 2024, a modest passenger count set against the scale of cargo moving through: 21,215,155,555 pounds in that same year.

A Metro Built Around Cargo Aviation Jobs

Aircraft mechanic employment in Memphis runs at a location quotient of 3.94, meaning the job is far more common here than in the country as a whole. The metro counts 3.503 mechanic jobs per thousand total jobs, a sign of how much of the local economy centers on keeping cargo aircraft flying.

Aviation Maintenance Schools Near Memphis: Common Questions

What Schools Near Memphis Train Aircraft Mechanics?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis is 4 miles from downtown. Northwest Mississippi Community College in Olive Branch is 13.1 miles away, and Arkansas State University Mid-South in West Memphis is 14.3 miles out. All three offer aviation maintenance technology programs.

What Do Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Memphis?
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the Memphis metro earn a median $92,180 a year, with the middle half earning between $80,760 and $166,800. That median sits well above the $79,870 U.S. median for the occupation.

Who Is the Largest Aviation Maintenance Employer in Memphis?
FedEx Express keeps its main World Hub SuperHub complex at Memphis International Airport, including aircraft maintenance hangars that support its cargo fleet. The airport landed 21,215,155,555 pounds of cargo in 2024.

How Far Is Training From Where Mechanics Work?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis sits 4 miles from downtown Memphis. Northwest Mississippi Community College is 13.1 miles away, and Arkansas State University Mid-South is 14.3 miles out, a manageable commute for many in the metro.

Do Hours Working 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 is gained at a cargo carrier's maintenance hangar, a repair station, or another employer in the Memphis area.

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