A&P Mechanic Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has become one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the Southeast, led by two powerhouse cargo and logistics operations. FedEx Express is headquartered in Memphis and runs its global SuperHub there — one of the largest and most demanding aircraft maintenance operations in the world, employing large numbers of A&P mechanics on a widebody freighter fleet with premium pay scales.

Nashville has emerged as a major growth market, with airline expansion and a rising business-aviation sector, while the Tri-Cities region and Middle Tennessee add manufacturing and general-aviation work. Tennessee has no state income tax, which meaningfully boosts effective pay — a FedEx Memphis mechanic at top scale earns well into six figures before the tax advantage.

Tennessee's Part 147 schools span the state, from Northeast State and Pellissippi State in the east to programs in Middle and West Tennessee. Most are VA-approved, and the proximity to FedEx's Memphis hub makes it a natural destination for graduates.

Schools across Tennessee.

↳ Click a marker for details. Color-coded by school type.