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Steps to enroll:
- Email David Pietrzak or call 217-544-4965 to schedule a tour and learn more.
- Apply to мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê, selecting the Workforce Institute area of interest > Aviation.
- Fill out the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê's Workforce Institute is home to the only aviation mechanics program in central Illinois.
You can prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in aviation mechanics in approximately 18 months! Airframe and powerplant (A&P) technicians maintain and troubleshoot the complex systems that an aircraft contains — turbine and piston engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, sheet metal, communication, navigation, cooling exhaust and more. They help keep the world moving and travelers safe.
Complete an aviation degree or certificate! View upcoming start times.
Degrees & Certs
мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê offers the following associate degree and certificate programs to successfully equip you for a career in aviation.
Job Outlook
Cost
For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), Aviation (AVI) classes have a tuition rate of $350 per credit hour for in-district residents. Get more information on tuition and fees.
Students are required to have a basic set of , sold separately.
Learn more about cost of attendance.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.
Estimated costs
Estimated costs (tuition and fees) for aviation programs as of June 2024.
Associate degree programs
- Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics Associate in Applied Science: A total of 1,927.50 hours of classroom and lab instruction is required for AVI program classes. Classes include: AVI 103-110, AVI 199, AVI 111-120, and AVI 121-131. An additional 15 credit hours of General Education classes are required to earn this degree. Cost is estimated at $26,496 plus books, tools, uniforms and federal testing.
- Aviation Management Associate in Applied Science: Aviation management (AVM) classes have a standard in-district tuition rate of $140 per credit hour. Cost is estimated at $9,828 plus books.
Certificate programs
- Aviation Powerplant Technician Certificate of Achievement: A total of 1,170 hours of classroom and lab instruction is required for AVI program classes. Classes include: AVI 103-110, AVI 199, and AVI 121-131. Cost is estimated at $15,006 plus books, tools, uniforms and federal testing.
- Aviation Airframe Technician Certificate of Achievement: A total of 1,170 hours of classroom and lab instruction is required for AVI program classes. Classes include: AVI 103-110, AVI 199, and AVI 111-120. Cost is estimated at $15,372 plus books, tools, uniforms and federal testing.
- Interested in earning both certificates? A total of 1,927.50 hours of classroom and lab instruction is required for AVI program classes. Classes include: AVI 103-110, AVI 199, AVI 111-120 & AVI 121-131. Cost is estimated at $24,156 plus books, tools, uniforms and federal testing.
Additional costs (aviation programs only)
- Books: $309.50 before tax
- Tools: $5,121.47 before tax (Snap On brand). Other options available.
- Uniform Shirts: $16 each before tax. Button-up work shirt - $32 each before tax.
- Federal Testing: $475 per section, three sections
Getting Started
Questions and tours
General questions about aviation programs? Looking to schedule a tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact David Pietrzak, at 217-544-4965 or email David.
Ready to enroll?
Schedule a meeting with David Pietrzak (or call 217-544-4965). We will work with you to understand our programs, admission requirements and steps to enroll! These well-paying careers need trained workers now and in the future.
Classes
Explore available and in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Spring 2025 Cohort
Schedule
Start Date: Jan. 8, 2025
End Date: June 10, 2026
Time: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Spring 2025: Jan 8-May 14; break May 15-May 26
- Summer 2025: May 27-July 28; break July 29-Aug. 10
- Fall 2025: Aug. 11-Dec. 18; break Dec. 19-Jan. 4
- Spring 2026: Jan. 5-May 13; break May 14-May 25
- Summer 2026: May 26-June 10