Aviation Maintenance Technology

Federal Aviation Administration Approved  Program

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program offers the opportunity to obtain the FAA airframe and/or power plant certificate in one year and an Associate in Applied Science degree after an additional semester of classes. The FAA approved certificate allows  students to take the FAA written, oral and practical tests in the general, airframe and power plant courses. Upon successful completion of the tests, the FAA will issue an airframe and/or power plant license.

Part-time or Full-time Format

This program offers a one-year or two-year format. The one year format allows one to obtain the A&P Certificate  in 50 weeks at eight hours a day. The two-year format allows one to complete the A&P Certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree in two years at four hours a day.

For more information about the Aviation Maintenance Program, contact program coordinator Robert Beckett at 618-931-0600, ext. 6661 or robert.beckett@swic.edu.

Educational Program

Degree

• Associate in Applied Science Degree (0009)

Certificates

• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (009A)
• Airframe Certificate (009B) 
• Power Plant Certificate (009C)

Career Opportunities

The FAA license is required for careers in Aviation Maintenence.

• Power Plant Mechanic
• Airframe Mechanic
• Combination Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic (A & P Mechanic)