South Georgia Technical College in Americus has trained aviation mechanics since 1948 on a former Army Air Corps training field. It posted the best FAA pass rate in Georgia and is one of two Georgia technical colleges with on-campus housing.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s current catalog, tuition schedule and news releases. Compare all Georgia A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: About 21–24 months (A&P certificate)
- Cost: $11,163 in-state tuition + fees (A&P certificate)
- Location: Americus, GA
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
SGTC suits students from anywhere in Georgia who want a top-performing program and can relocate: graduates passed 34 of 35 FAA written tests, and on-campus housing (about $3,300 a term with meals) makes the move practical. The A&P certificate accepts new students every semester. The college does not publish class times, and its catalog headers contain a few credit discrepancies.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate CU9T073R) |
| Full A&P credential | Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24), 81 credits |
| Length | About six terms |
| Starts | Every semester |
| Tuition + fees | About $11,163 in-state before aid ($107 per credit + $391 per term + $25 aviation supply fee) |
| Housing | On campus, about $3,300 per term with meals (Fall 2026) |
| FAA pass rate | 97.1% (34 of 35 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | 900 South Georgia Tech Pkwy, Americus, GA 31709 |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
SGTC offers aviation maintenance, avionics and aircraft structures programs. See the current catalog.
| Program | Credits | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate (AM24) | 81 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma | 89–90 | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
| Airframe certificate (AMT1) | 54 (header says 49) | General, Airframe |
| Powerplant certificate | 48 | General, Powerplant |
| Avionics Maintenance diploma; Aircraft Structural diploma; assembly and composites certificates | Varies | Not A&P programs |
The catalog header for the Airframe certificate says 49 credits, but its course list totals 54.
What You Will Actually Pay
Over about six terms the certificate costs about $8,667 in tuition and $2,496 in fees for Georgia residents ($214 per credit out of state). Georgia residents in TCSG certificate and diploma programs can have tuition covered by the HOPE Grant, so most pay only fees, tools and books. SGTC does not participate in federal student loans. Required textbooks cost roughly $400 if each title is bought once (our estimate from the catalog’s book list).
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).
Facilities and Partners
The college calls itself the longest continuously operating aviation maintenance training facility in the United States. It names Delta Air Lines and Robins Air Force Base among its partners and reports 99% job placement college-wide (2023; not specific to aviation).
How It Compares in Georgia
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Middle Georgia State University (Eastman) | 64 credits | 5 terms (about 20 months) | $12,793 | 89.6% |
| Savannah Technical College | 81 credits | 6 terms minimum | $11,223 | 80.6% |
| Central Georgia Technical College (Macon) | AM24 certificate | Not published | $107 per credit + $450 per semester | 83.7% |
SGTC has the best pass rate in Georgia and the most flexible start dates. See all Georgia A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Georgia Tech’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school CU9T073R; graduates passed 34 of 35 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Does SGTC have student housing?
Yes. On-campus housing costs about $3,300 per term with meals (Fall 2026).
When can I start?
The A&P certificate admits new students every semester.
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- Savannah Technical College - Savannah
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