Aviation jobs in Tennessee

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Tennessee earned a median of $143,580 a year in , 38% below the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Current aviation openings in Tennessee

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  1. Aviation Parts Specialist at PSA Airlines, view job on Careerjet

    PSA Airlines Louisville, TN

    we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six... As an Aviation Parts Specialist, you will impact PSA Airlines’…

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  2. Aviation Parts Specialist at PSA Airlines, view job on Careerjet

    PSA Airlines Louisville, TN

    we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six... As an Aviation Parts Specialist, you will impact PSA Airlines’…

    via Careerjet
  3. Aviation Parts Lead at PSA Airlines, view job on Careerjet

    PSA Airlines Louisville, TN

    we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six... Lead Aviation Parts (Lead) assists the Manager Aviation Parts…

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Aviation pay in Tennessee at a glance

Median annual pay
$143,580
· Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
38% below the U.S. median (U.S. $232,140, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$109,760–$172,390
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
110
· Wage and salary jobs, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
Rank among states
26th of 37
· By median pay, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
  1. Aviation Parts Lead at PSA Airlines, view job on Careerjet

    PSA Airlines Louisville, TN

    we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six... The Lead Aviation Parts (Lead) assists the Manager Aviation Parts…

    via Careerjet
  2. Product Manager - Aviation at SPX Corporation, view job on Careerjet

    SPX Corporation Franklin, TN

    is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As Product Manager - Aviation , you will support and grow..., compliant, and commercially successful aviation lighting products. What…

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  3. Project Civil Engineer - Aviation at CHA Consulting, view job on Careerjet

    CHA Consulting Knoxville, TN

    Pay: $78,000–$85,000 a year

    Join Us:: Elevate Your Civil Engineering Career as a Project Civil Engineer - Aviation — Bring Airport Projects... built for the demands of aviation ? Motivated by projects that challenge you to think…

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  4. Project Civil Engineer - Aviation at CHA Consulting, view job on Careerjet

    CHA Consulting Knoxville, TN

    Pay: $78,000–$85,000 a year

    Join Us: Elevate Your Civil Engineering Career as a Project Civil Engineer - Aviation — Bring Airport Projects... built for the demands of aviation ? Motivated by projects that challenge you to think…

    via Careerjet
  1. Aircraft Fueler at Menzies Aviation, view job on Careerjet

    Menzies Aviation Nashville, TN

    Pay: $20 an hour

    , we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300... or experience in the Oil and Gas Industry (preferred)…

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Aviation pay and employment in Tennessee

Median annual pay
$143,580
· Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
38% below the U.S. median (U.S. $232,140, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$109,760–$172,390
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
110
· Wage and salary jobs, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
Rank among states
26th of 37
· By median pay, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers

Pay by aviation occupation in Tennessee

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in Tennessee,
Occupation Median pay, Tennessee U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers $143,58038% below the U.S. median $232,140 $109,760–$172,390 110
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians $81,0401% above the U.S. median $79,870 $52,900–$167,410 4,670
Commercial pilots $117,4805% below the U.S. median $123,220 $54,740–$204,650 1,030
Air traffic controllers $157,3306% above the U.S. median $148,080 $98,300–$198,790 590

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

Aviation jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers, May 2025

  • Alabama $136,990
  • Arkansas $168,970
  • Georgia $618,090
  • Kentucky $350,950
  • Mississippi $143,580
  • Missouri $97,680
  • North Carolina $151,540
  • Virginia

About aviation jobs

Aviation jobs keep aircraft flying and passengers safe, from the cockpit to the hangar. The field includes pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants and air traffic controllers. Many of these roles require training and certification under Federal Aviation Administration rules.

Questions about aviation jobs in Tennessee

How much do airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Tennessee?

The median annual wage for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Tennessee was $143,580 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 38% below the U.S. median of $232,140 (May 2025).

How does Tennessee rank for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers pay?

Tennessee ranks 26th of 37 states with published figures for median annual pay of airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers (May 2025).

What do most airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Tennessee earn?

Most earn between $109,760 and $172,390 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
  • Jobs In Each State is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are updated when the bureau publishes new data.
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