AIM Aviation Mechanic Programs
Chicago | $55,000 | 21 Months
The AIM Chicago campus offers FAA-certified training in aircraft maintenance through its Aviation Maintenance Technician program, which spans 21 months. Located in one of the country’s largest aviation hubs, the 137,992-square-foot campus features a 32,000-square-foot hangar, advanced labs, and real aircraft for hands-on learning. Students gain practical skills under experienced instructors and benefit from industry partnerships with companies like United Airlines and American Airlines.
City Colleges of Chicago Aviation Mechanic Programs
Chicago | $6,400 to $21,500 | 12 Months to 24 Months
City Colleges of Chicago offers FAA-aligned aviation maintenance programs at Olive-Harvey College, including both a 12-month basic certificate and a 24-month associate degree. The programs blend classroom instruction with hands-on training in airframe, powerplant, and general systems, preparing students for FAA certification. Students benefit from modern facilities, industry partnerships, and opportunities for real-world experience with aviation employers in the Chicago area...read more.
Lewis University Aviation Maintenance Programs
Romeoville | $21,000 to $190,000 | 21 Months to 48 Months
Lewis University offers a range of aviation maintenance programs, including a 48-month Bachelor of Science, a 20-month associate degree, a 15–21-month certificate program, and a minor option. The bachelor’s program combines general education with advanced coursework in aircraft systems, engines, inspections, and avionics, and prepares students for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. The associate and certificate programs focus on technical training and foundational aviation maintenance skills, with flexible evening and hybrid formats for working adults. All programs are FAA Part 147-approved, feature hands-on instruction with real aircraft and simulators, and report a 100% job placement and FAA exam pass rate...read more.
Lincoln Land College Aviation Maintenance Programs
Springfield | $12,000 to $24,000 | 10 Months to 24 Months
Lincoln Land Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Programs in Springfield, Illinois, offer hands-on training at the Levi, Ray & Shoup Aviation Center at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Students can pursue the Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics Associate degree, the Airframe Technician Certificate, or the Powerplant Technician Certificate, each covering essential maintenance and inspection practices for aircraft systems. Accredited by the FAA under FAR Part 147, these programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the aviation maintenance field...read more.
SIU Aviation Mechanic Programs
Murphysboro | $13,171 to $38,550 | 18 Months to 48 Months
Southern Illinois University’s Aviation Technologies program delivers hands-on training for careers in aircraft maintenance, avionics, helicopter systems, and aviation management. Located at the Transportation Education Center at Southern Illinois Airport, students learn in advanced labs and a 60,000-square-foot hangar using over $14 million in equipment. The program offers FAA-approved certificates and bachelor’s degrees with specializations such as advanced aircraft maintenance, avionics, helicopter maintenance, and aviation maintenance management, available in both in-person and online formats...read more.
SWIC Aviation Mechanic Programs
Granite City | $4,400 to $7,400 | 8 Months to 24 Months
Southwestern Illinois College offers FAA-certified aviation maintenance training through multiple program options, including an 8-month certificate and a 24-month associate degree. Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology, an Airframe & Powerplant Certificate, or individual Airframe or Powerplant certificates. Each program includes hands-on training in aircraft systems, structures, propulsion, and electrical components, with instruction aligned to FAA Airman Certification Standards. Training occurs at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus using industry-relevant tools, and graduates have achieved a 100% FAA exam pass rate in recent years...read more.