Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/10/2027

Program Description

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program gives you the opportunity to obtain the FAA-approved Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate in one year and an Associate in Applied Science degree with an additional semester of classes. The FAAapproved certificate allows you to take the FAA written, oral and practical tests in the General, Airframe, and Powerplant courses. Upon successful completion of the FAA tests, the FAA will issue a FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License. This program offers a one-year or two-year format. The one-year format allows you to obtain the A&P Certificate (core courses) in 50 weeks (eight hours per day). The two-year format allows you to complete the A&P Certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree taking classes four hours per day.

Established in 1980

CIP: 47-9999 Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Southwestern Illinois College Granite City

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Program Contact Info

4950 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 222-5536

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

FAA

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: FAA written, oral and practical certification exam

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

72 Weeks ( 1280.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,100.00
Books$825.00
Fees$3,134.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$3,610.00
Total Cost$15,669.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/10/2027

Program Description

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program gives you the opportunity to obtain the FAA-approved Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate in one year and an Associate in Applied Science degree with an additional semester of classes. The FAAapproved certificate allows you to take the FAA written, oral and practical tests in the General, Airframe, and Powerplant courses. Upon successful completion of the FAA tests, the FAA will issue a FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License. This program offers a one-year or two-year format. The one-year format allows you to obtain the A&P Certificate (core courses) in 50 weeks (eight hours per day). The two-year format allows you to complete the A&P Certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree taking classes four hours per day.

Established in 1980

CIP: 47-9999 Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Provider Information

Southwestern Illinois College Granite City

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

4950 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 222-5536

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

FAA

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: FAA written, oral and practical certification exam

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

72 Weeks ( 1280.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,100.00
Books$825.00
Fees$3,134.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$3,610.00
Total Cost$15,669.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes