Aerospace
Reaching New Heights in Aviation and Aerospace
A well-trained and experienced workforce and an excellent geographic location create a competitive business climate for the aviation industry. East Tennessee offers strong metal fabrication and carbon fiber sectors with access to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and The University of Tennessee Center for Advanced Education offers the only Aerospace and Defense MBA program in the nation.
Discover Aerospace Advantages in East Tennessee
- Air national guard base with over 1,350 civilian and military personnel, including highly skilled aircraft technicians adjacent to the airport
- Non-degree programs in lean MRO offered at the University of Tennessee
- Maintenance Technology program at a nearby Tennessee College of Applied Technology awarding certificates in Airframe Mechanic and Power Plant Mechanic and Aviation Maintenance Technician
- MRO facilities located at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
- Parallel 9000-foot CAT-II ILS all-weather runways at the regional airport
- Aviation services for corporate, general aviation, military and commercial aircraft
- Excellent geographic location with access to ports on the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico
- Foreign Trade Zone
Regional Aerospace Assets
East Tennessee brings together nationally recognized research, advanced manufacturing facilities, and key industry infrastructure to support aerospace innovation. With resources ranging from Oak Ridge National Laboratory to the University of Tennessee and McGhee Tyson Airport, the region equips companies with the tools, talent, and connectivity to succeed.
•Aerospace Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry Initiative
•Aerospace & Defense Business Institute
•Manufacturing Demonstration Facility
•McGhee Tyson Airport
•Mechanical, Aerospace, & Biomedical Engineering
