Savannah Technical College trains aviation mechanics at its Aviation Training Center on the Crossroads Campus, near Gulfstream’s headquarters and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. It offers more A&P credential options than most Georgia colleges.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s 2026-27 catalog, tuition schedule and program pages. Compare all Georgia A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: About 24 months (A&P certificate)
- Cost: $11,223 in-state tuition + fees (A&P certificate)
- Location: Savannah, GA (Crossroads Campus)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Savannah Tech suits coastal Georgia and Lowcountry students who want flexibility: five credentials, from single-rating certificates to an AAS, plus advanced programs for mechanics who already qualify through experience. Beaufort and Jasper County, South Carolina, residents get a tuition waiver. Its FAA pass rate (80.6%) is the lowest among Georgia’s technical colleges, and the college does not publish start terms or class times.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate 40ST600K) |
| Full A&P credential | Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24), 81 credits, 6 terms minimum |
| Other credentials | Diploma (89 credits), AAS (96, competitive admission), Airframe (54) and Powerplant (48) certificates, avionics certificates |
| Tuition + fees | About $11,223 in-state before aid ($107 per credit + $426 per semester) |
| South Carolina | Beaufort and Jasper County residents: tuition waiver plus a $150 reciprocity fee per semester |
| FAA pass rate | 80.6% (54 of 67 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | Aviation Training Center, 190 Crossroads Pkwy, Savannah, GA 31407 |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
All five credentials are taught only at the Crossroads Campus. See the current catalog.
| Program | Credits | Minimum terms | FAA exams covered | Tuition + fees (in-state) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24) | 81 | 6 | General, Airframe, Powerplant | $11,223 |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma (AM34) | 89 | 7 | General, Airframe, Powerplant | $12,505 |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS (AM43) | 96 | 8 | General, Airframe, Powerplant | $13,680 |
| Airframe certificate (AMT1) | 54 | 4 | General, Airframe | $7,482 |
| Powerplant certificate (AM61) | 48 | 5 | General, Powerplant | $7,266 |
Totals use $107 per credit (before the 15-credit-per-term cap) and $426 per semester in fees over the minimum terms. FAA exam fees are not included.
What You Will Actually Pay
Georgia residents pay $107 per credit; most out-of-state students pay $214. Georgia residents in TCSG certificate and diploma programs can have tuition covered by the HOPE Grant, so most pay only fees, tools and books. FAA exam fees are separate, and the college does not publish tool or book costs.
Curriculum
The 81-credit Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24) is the statewide TCSG curriculum: a 21-credit General block (aviation math, regulations, applied sciences, electricity and electronics, physics), a 33-credit Airframe block (sheet metal, non-metallic structures, assembly and rigging, inspection, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, landing gear, environmental, fuel and instrument, electrical and communication and navigation systems) and a 27-credit Powerplant block (reciprocating and gas turbine engines, inspection, fuel metering, instruments and fire protection, ignition and starting, accessory systems and propellers).
Admission
Certificate and diploma applicants need Next Gen ACCUPLACER scores of at least 224 in reading, 236 in writing and 229 in arithmetic; the AAS requires higher scores and is a competitive-admission program. The college holds hour-long information sessions on admission, deadlines and financial aid at the Crossroads Campus.
Facilities
The Aviation Training Center opened in 2013 with a 5,000-square-foot hangar, four labs and classrooms, according to the college.
How It Compares in Georgia
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Technical College | 81 credits | 6 terms minimum | $11,223 | 80.6% |
| Augusta Technical College (Thomson) | 81 credits | 6 semesters | $11,883 | 93.1% |
| South Georgia Technical College (Americus) | 81 credits | About 6 terms | $11,163 | 97.1% |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Rome) | 81 credits | 6 terms | $12,003 + tools | 92.3% |
| Middle Georgia State University (Eastman) | 64 credits | 5 terms (about 20 months) | $12,793 | 89.6% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Duluth) | 78 credits | 21 months | Not published by campus | 77.4% |
Savannah Tech is the only A&P program on the Georgia coast. See all Georgia A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Savannah Tech’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school 40ST600K; graduates passed 54 of 67 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
How long is the A&P certificate?
At least six terms for the 81-credit certificate.
Do South Carolina residents get a discount?
Beaufort and Jasper County residents receive a tuition waiver and pay a $150 reciprocity fee each semester.
Related Programs
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- Augusta Technical College - Thomson
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) - Atlanta
- Central Georgia Technical College - Macon
- Chattahoochee Technical College - Dallas
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College - Rome
- Middle Georgia State University - Eastman
- South Georgia Technical College - Americus
- U.S. Aviation Academy - Atlanta
- Universal Technical Institute - Atlanta (Smyrna)