Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in Tennessee
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in Tennessee are on-the-job training positions where you log the supervised work experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your FAA mechanic certificate — you don't need to go to A&P school.
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Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Tennessee?
No A&P supervisor in Tennessee is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 67 places to ask about on-the-job training across 29 cities: FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. The supervised hours you log count toward the experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your A&P certificate — no Part 147 school needed. Most of the places to ask are in Memphis, Nashville, and Smyrna.
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Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in Tennessee
In Tennessee, these are FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. None has posted an apprenticeship on Grease Pilot, so ask them whether they take apprentices. Where we have an email on file, sign up and Grease Pilot sends them your request.
| Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avionics Specialist INC | Memphis | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Elson | Memphis | A&P | A&P Mechanic | |
Ffc Services INC | Memphis | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Floats and Fuel Cells | Memphis | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Honeywell International INC | Memphis | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Performance Repair Group LLC | Memphis | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Satco INC | Memphis | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aerowing INC | Nashville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Michael | Nashville | A&P | A&P Mechanic | |
Ami Aviation Services LLC | Smyrna | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Hollingshead Aviation Services LLC | Smyrna | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems LLC | Smyrna | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Aircraftsmen LLC | Greeneville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Bob | Greeneville | A&P, IA | A&P Mechanic | |
Jetpro Aerospace and Defense | Greeneville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Providence Industrial Corporation | Greeneville | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Chattanooga Aero Service INC | Chattanooga | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
West Star Aviation, LLC | Chattanooga | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Gabriel | Gallatin | A&P | A&P Mechanic | |
Jet Access Maintenance LLC | Gallatin | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Merlins Avionics Service | Gallatin | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Murfreesboro Aviation | Murfreesboro | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Uk Aero INC | Murfreesboro | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Cirrus Factory Service Center | Alcoa | Part 145 | Repair Station | |
Horizon Avionics | Alcoa | Part 145 | Repair Station |
1 A&P apprentice in Tennessee is looking for a supervisor on Grease Pilot. See their profile.
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FAA FSDOs Serving Tennessee
What is a FSDO? Your local FAA office: it verifies the on-the-job hours you've logged and clears you to take the FAA mechanic tests. The FAA divides Tennessee between 2 FSDOs — yours is the one serving your county:
Nashville Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 2 International Plaza, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37217
- Phone: (615) 324-1300
- Email: 7-AFS-ACE-BNA-FSDO-19@faa.gov
Serves: 74 counties
Anderson, Bedford, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carter, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Loudon, Macon, Marion, Marshall, Maury, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Montgomery, Moore, Morgan, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Robertson, Rutherford, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Smith, Stewart, Sullivan, Sumner, Trousdale, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White, Williamson, Wilson
Memphis Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 2847 Business Park Drive, Bldg. J, Memphis, TN 38118 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (901) 322-8600
- Email: 7-AFS-ACE-MEM-FSDO-21@faa.gov
Serves: 21 counties
Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, Weakley
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in Tennessee as an A&P mechanic?
Memphis International Airport in Tennessee is home to the FedEx Express global SuperHub — the busiest cargo airport in North America — where FedEx operates nearly 400 flights a day and processes more than 180,000 packages an hour. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across Tennessee can supervise on-the-job training where you log experience toward your A&P certificate under 14 CFR 65.77.
Do I need to attend an A&P school in Tennessee?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Tennessee include Tennessee College of Applied Technology — Memphis (Memphis), Tennessee College of Applied Technology — Nashville (Nashville), Tennessee College of Applied Technology — Morristown (Morristown), Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro), Northeast State Community College (Blountville), North Central Institute (Clarksville), Pellissippi State Community College (Maryville), Tennessee College of Applied Technology — Newbern (Newbern). You don't have to attend one — the FAA also recognizes documented on-the-job training under 14 CFR 65.77 as a path to A&P eligibility.
How on-the-job training works anywhere in the U.S. — the hours, the FAA tests, and what you need to start — is in our A&P on-the-job training guide.
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About A&P apprenticeships
In Tennessee, the state employs about 4,670 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $81,040/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $52,900/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $167,410/year. A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanics are certified by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 65. On-the-job training is a recognized route to certification eligibility. Learn more from the FAA experience requirements, the U.S. Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship program, and the BLS profile for Aircraft Mechanics (49-3011).