Aircraft Mechanic programs in Arkansas
14 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Arkansas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $64,030Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $39,900Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $65,420Median pay (state)
- $78,690Top 10% earn over
720 jobs in Arkansas · 14 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Arkansas
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $39,900 | $51,210 | $65,420 | $76,400 | $78,690 | $64,030 | 720 |
| United States | $48,780 | $62,630 | $79,870 | $99,130 | $128,890 | $84,740 | 138,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $52,900 | $80,760 | $92,180 | $166,800 | $169,740 | $107,660 | 2,140 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $49,300 | $62,340 | $72,700 | $78,680 | $78,690 | $69,170 | 320 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $43,750 | $51,720 | $63,170 | $74,550 | $77,230 | $65,750 | 30 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $40,930 | $41,450 | $44,190 | $66,540 | $83,710 | $58,350 | 80 |
Programs
Listed programs in Arkansas
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Arkansas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Northeastern College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Blytheville, AR | Associate degree | 0 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | West Memphis, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $3,264–$4,920 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | West Memphis, AR | Associate degree | 0 | $3,264–$4,920 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | West Memphis, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $3,264–$4,920 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | West Memphis, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $3,264–$4,920 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Camden, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $5,190–$6,630 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Camden, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,190–$6,630 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Camden, AR | Associate degree | 1 | $5,190–$6,630 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Camden, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,190–$6,630 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | North Little Rock, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $5,208–$8,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | North Little Rock, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $5,208–$8,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | North Little Rock, AR | Associate degree | 6 | $5,208–$8,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.