Program Overview
This program fits working adults in the Chicago area who want a four-year bachelor's degree with night labs and an AABI-accredited curriculum in airframe and powerplant maintenance.
Lewis University's Aviation Maintenance Technology program is a Bachelor of Science spanning airframe and powerplant ratings, built for working adults. Labs meet four to five nights a week in the early evening, with lecture components delivered online. The program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, and the university cites a full FAA exam pass rate along with job offers for every graduate.
This is a four-year private university program with published tuition of $38,800 and a total cost of attendance near $55,030. Lewis's IPEDS graduation rate is 67%, and enrollment is 7,011 students. The Chicago area supports a mechanics workforce with a median wage of $100,610, useful context for weighing cost against local pay.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology, B.S. |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Schedule | For working adults, labs meet four to five nights per week beginning at 5:30 pm, with online lecture components |
| FAA Certificate Number | AN9T014R |
| Address | One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page lewisu.edu
- Official Lewis University website lewisu.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International) accredited
- 100% FAA exam pass rate cited
- 100% of students received job offers upon graduation, per program page
As stated on lewisu.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Lewis University, a private nonprofit institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 4 per year.
Annual Tuition
$38,800
Cost of Attendance (Annual)
$55,030
Graduation Rate (Institution)
67%
Total Enrollment
7,011
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 4 |
Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Romeoville
Lewis University is at One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Illinois. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Chicago.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Illinois aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Lewis University, by straight-line distance.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago
Chicago, IL · 26 mi from Romeoville
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL · 65 mi from Romeoville
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · 91 mi from Romeoville
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI · 92 mi from Romeoville
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · 148 mi from Romeoville
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Lewis University
- Lewis University Aviation Maintenance Technology, B.S.
- College Navigator: Lewis University
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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