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Hinds Community College District
BOLTON, MS
Program
24 mo
Tuition
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Pass
63%
Reviews
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§ State · MS
A&P Mechanic Schools in Mississippi
↳ 3 FAA-approved Part 147 schools
§ Brief
Aircraft maintenance in Mississippi
Mississippi's aviation sector blends manufacturing, military, and MRO work. The state hosts significant aerospace operations — including a large Airbus Helicopters facility in Columbus and unmanned-systems work — plus military aviation at bases like Columbus AFB and Naval Air Station Meridian.
The Gulf Coast around Gulfport-Biloxi adds shipbuilding-adjacent aerospace and Air National Guard activity. Wages run near the national median, and Mississippi's low cost of living stretches paychecks well.
Mississippi's Part 147 schools run through its community college system, including Hinds, Northwest Mississippi, and Pearl River. Most are VA-approved and affordable.
BLS Median Wage
$62,000 / year
↳ Aircraft Mechanics · BLS OEWS May 2024
Top Employers
- Airbus Helicopters (Columbus)
- Columbus AFB / NAS Meridian (civilian roles)
- Aurora Flight Sciences (Columbus)
- Regional aerospace suppliers
Maintenance Hubs
- Columbus / Golden Triangle
- Gulfport-Biloxi
- Jackson
Schools
3
↳ Listed
GI Bill Approved
3
↳ VA verified
Avg Overall Pass Rate
75%
↳ FAA records
Matching Filters
3
↳ Live
§ Locator · MS3 markers
Schools across Mississippi.
↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.
Becoming an A&P mechanic in Mississippi
Mississippi has 3 FAA-certified Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools. Part 147 programs prepare students to earn their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate through required curriculum and hands-on training hours, after which students must pass the FAA written, oral, and practical exams to become certificated. 3 of the 3 programs in Mississippi are approved for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill or other VA education benefits.