Central Georgia Technical College trains aviation mechanics at its Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center in Macon, developed with Robins Air Force Base. It has held FAA Part 147 certification since 1998.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s program page, fee schedule and financial aid program lists. Compare all Georgia A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: Not published for 2026-27
- Cost: $107/credit + $450/semester fees (in-state)
- Location: Macon, GA (Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Central Georgia Tech suits Macon and Warner Robins residents, including Robins AFB personnel and families, who want a TCSG program close to home with Delta TechOps connections. The drawback is information: the college does not publish credit totals, terms, start dates or class times in a form we could verify, so contact the program before planning around it.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school since 1998 (certificate GV0T010K) |
| Credentials | AAS (AM43), diploma (AM34), Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24), Airframe (AMT1) and Powerplant (AM61) certificates |
| Credits and length | Not published in a readable form; the statewide TCSG A&P certificate is 81 credits |
| Tuition + fees | $107 per credit in-state ($214 out of state) + $450 per semester |
| Partners | Delta TechOps preferred training institution (one of 47 nationwide) |
| FAA pass rate | 83.7% (41 of 49 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center, 1821 Avondale Mill Rd and 199 East Dr, Macon, GA 31216 |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Central Georgia Tech lists five aviation maintenance credentials, all eligible for federal aid; the certificates and diploma are on the HOPE Career Grant list.
| Program | Code | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS | AM43 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma | AM34 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate | AM24 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Airframe certificate | AMT1 | General, Airframe |
| Powerplant certificate | AM61 | General, Powerplant |
The program’s credit totals are in pages 85–86 of the college catalog, which we could not read. At other TCSG colleges the same programs are 96, 89, 81, 54 and 48 credits.
What You Will Actually Pay
Tuition is $107 per credit for Georgia residents and $214 for out-of-state students, plus $450 per semester in fees. If the A&P certificate follows the 81-credit statewide curriculum over six semesters, that is about $8,667 in tuition and $2,700 in fees before aid. Georgia residents in TCSG certificate and diploma programs can have tuition covered by the HOPE Grant, so most pay only fees, tools and books.
Partners
As a Delta TechOps preferred training institution, the program gets serviceable parts, engines and airframes from Delta, plus tours and job shadowing. The college has also cited cooperative agreements with Robins AFB, the Museum of Aviation and regional maintenance employers.
How It Compares in Georgia
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia Technical College (Macon) | AM24 certificate | Not published | $107 per credit + $450 per semester | 83.7% |
| Middle Georgia State University (Eastman) | 64 credits | 5 terms (about 20 months) | $12,793 | 89.6% |
| South Georgia Technical College (Americus) | 81 credits | About 6 terms | $11,163 | 97.1% |
| Augusta Technical College (Thomson) | 81 credits | 6 semesters | $11,883 | 93.1% |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Rome) | 81 credits | 6 terms | $12,003 + tools | 92.3% |
| Savannah Technical College | 81 credits | 6 terms minimum | $11,223 | 80.6% |
Middle Georgia State (Eastman) and South Georgia Tech (Americus) are the nearest alternatives with published schedules. See all Georgia A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Georgia Tech’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It has held FAA Part 147 certification since 1998; graduates passed 41 of 49 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Where is the program?
At the Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center in Macon, not Warner Robins.
Who can enroll?
Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and must be at least 16; the FAA requires mechanics to be 18 to be certificated.
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- U.S. Aviation Academy - Atlanta
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