Program Overview
South Louisiana Community College fits students who want a public, two-year path to the FAA Airframe and Powerplant exam, training at Lafayette Regional Airport with equal in-state and out-of-state tuition.
Lafayette's South Louisiana Community College runs a two-year Aviation Maintenance Technology program that prepares students for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certification exam, with training based at Lafayette Regional Airport. Coursework spans aviation fundamentals, airframe maintenance, reciprocating and turbine power plants, and work on civilian, military, and personal aircraft systems. Graduates can pursue general, commercial, or corporate aviation maintenance, including wind power generation roles.
SLCC is a public college with tuition of $3,335 for both in-state and out-of-state students, reporting a 30% graduation rate among 6,238 students. Baton Rouge-area mechanics earn a median wage of $80,820, against a national median of $79,870.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
|---|---|
| Credentials | 2-year program preparing students for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certification exam |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 2-year program |
| FAA Certificate Number | LVFT015K |
| Address | 118 Shepard Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page solacc.edu
- Official South Louisiana Community College website solacc.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Training located at Lafayette Regional Airport, 118 Shepard Dr., Lafayette, LA
- Curriculum covers aviation fundamentals, airframe maintenance, reciprocating power plants, power plant systems, and turbine power plants
- Trains on civilian, military, and personal aircraft systems
- Prepares graduates for careers in general, commercial, or corporate aviation maintenance, including commercial wind power generation
As stated on solacc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for South Louisiana Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 4 per year.
Annual Tuition
$3,335
Graduation Rate (Institution)
30%
Total Enrollment
6,238
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | 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 Lafayette
South Louisiana Community College is at 118 Shepard Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Louisiana. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Baton Rouge.
Median Pay, Baton Rouge Metro
$80,820
Median Pay, Louisiana
$79,780
Median Pay, United States
$79,870
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Louisiana aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to South Louisiana Community College, by straight-line distance.
Baton Rouge Community College
Central, LA · 61 mi from Lafayette
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · 70 mi from Lafayette
Pearl River Community College
Kiln, MS · 152 mi from Lafayette
Hinds Community College
Bolton, MS · 172 mi from Lafayette
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · 192 mi from Lafayette
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for South Louisiana Community College
- Aviation Maintenance Technology - South Louisiana Community College
- College Navigator: South Louisiana Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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