Tennessee
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Tennessee
10 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Tennessee, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $90,060Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $52,900Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,040Median pay (state)
- $167,410Top 10% earn over
4,670 jobs in Tennessee · 10 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 Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $52,900 | $60,420 | $81,040 | $95,140 | $167,410 | $90,060 | 4,670 |
| 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 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $59,550 | $59,550 | $75,300 | $77,100 | $93,510 | $70,580 | 90 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $57,500 | $60,420 | $68,080 | $83,870 | $132,200 | $78,120 | 1,640 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,490 | $56,220 | $67,300 | $73,660 | $87,620 | $66,990 | 300 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $45,860 | $47,170 | $60,710 | $74,790 | $92,810 | $63,720 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Tennessee
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Tennessee. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Institute Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clarksville, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $18,556 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| North Central Institute Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clarksville, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 16 | $18,556 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| North Central Institute Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Clarksville, TN | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 44 | $18,556 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Northeast State Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Blountville, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $4,926–$8,286 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Northeast State Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Blountville, TN | Associate degree | 12 | $4,926–$8,286 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Nashville, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,348 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Nashville, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 38 | $6,348 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 49 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Morristown, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 12 | $4,761 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
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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.