Program Overview
This program fits students who want both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings plus an avionics certificate, with a choice between an intensive full-time schedule and a slower part-time one, near St. Louis.
Southwestern Illinois College's Aviation Maintenance Technology Program offers an Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance alongside separate Airframe, Powerplant, and Avionics certificates. Students can finish the FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, known as the A&P, in 50 weeks full-time, or 2 years part-time. Training happens at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, with a transfer pathway to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for a bachelor's degree.
In-state tuition is $7,470, against $6,450 out of state, and the school reports a 36% graduation rate for this program. Southwestern Illinois College sits in the St. Louis metro area, where the Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians occupation reports a median wage of $77,600. The nearest other FAA Part 147 school is 78.9 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology Program (0009) |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, Airframe Certificate, Powerplant Certificate, Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Certificate (017E) |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 50 weeks (intensive, 8 hours daily) or two years (standard, 4 hours daily) for A&P certification |
| Schedule | Full-time intensive (8 hours/day) or part-time (4 hours/day) |
| Avionics Option | Aviation Electronics (Avionics) certificate |
| FAA Certificate Number | DEMT159D |
| Address | Southwestern Illinois College, 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City, IL 62040 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page swic.edu
- Official SWIC website swic.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Training location: Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City, IL 62040
- Transfer pathway to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for a bachelor's degree
- Curriculum covers 20+ core technical courses including engines, electrical systems, and structures
As stated on swic.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Southwestern Illinois College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 38 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,470
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$6,450
Graduation Rate (Institution)
36%
Total Enrollment
8,492
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 38 |
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 Granite City
Southwestern Illinois College is at Southwestern Illinois College, 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City, IL 62040. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Illinois. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near St. Louis.
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 Southwestern Illinois College, by straight-line distance.
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · 79 mi from Granite City
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Murphysboro, IL · 83 mi from Granite City
State Technical College of Missouri
Linn, MO · 94 mi from Granite City
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY · 172 mi from Granite City
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · 187 mi from Granite City
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Southwestern Illinois College
- SWIC Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
- College Navigator: Southwestern Illinois College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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