Program Highlights
Help keep the world moving and travelers safe. Develop skills and grow your knowledge of aviation and let your career goals take flight. LLCC’s Workforce Institute is home to the only aviation mechanics program in central Illinois.
- Develop your problem-solving skills.
- Train in a state-of-the-art facility with the most recent aviation equipment and technology.
- Develop your industry knowledge of aircraft operations and mechanics.
- Skills learned can be used to be an aviation airframe technician, aviation powerplant technician, aircraft mechanic, aviation inspector and avionics technician.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following associate degree and certificate programs to successfully equip you for a career in aviation. Explore available aviation mechanics classes and aviation management classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Cost
2024-2025 academic year
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 tools, books and uniform shirts, 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
2025-2026 academic year
For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), Aviation (AVI) classes have a tuition rate of $287 per credit hour for in-district residents. Get more information on tuition and fees.
Students are required to have a basic set of tools, books and uniform shirts, 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.
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 $22,390.50 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 $143.50 per credit hour. Cost is estimated at $9,889 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 $12,423 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 $12,726 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 $19,998 plus books, tools, uniforms and federal testing.
Additional costs (aviation programs only)
- Books: $309.50 before tax
- Tools: $5,512.66 before tax (Snap On brand). Other options available.
- Uniform Shirts: $16 each before tax. Button-up work shirt - $34 each before tax.
- Federal Testing: $475 per section, three sections
Job Outlook
Info Sessions/Tours
LLCC will host an Aviation Maintenance 101 session to allow individuals to try out an aviation maintenance career. Attendees will participate in a sampling of activities in aviation maintenance, including projects with sheet metal, electrical wiring and an aircraft piston engine. They will also have the opportunity to start a jet engine.
Aviation Mechanics 101 – Tuesday, June 17, 5 p.m.
Join us for an information session about LLCC's Aviation Maintenance program — learn about an aircraft mechanic career, tour LLCC’s hangar and shops, and get information on how to get started! Events will be held at the Levi, Ray and Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC, 815 South Airport Drive, Springfield.
Info Session – Tuesday, July 15, 5 p.m.
Questions and tours
General questions about aviation programs? Looking to schedule a tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Schedule a meeting with Dave Pietrzak, program director. After booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation.
