Our program is a joint endeavor between the University of Illinois, Institute of Aviation and Lincoln Land Community College and other Consortium Community Colleges. Graduates may also use the Associate in Applied Science degree to fulfill some requirements for a four-year undergraduate degree. The key element of the Aviation Maintenance Program is student access to actual equipment and airworthy aircraft. Students receive instruction on real aircraft and help perform inspections on aircraft that are currently in use in our Pilot Training program. Students also restore aircraft in the airframe portion of the curriculum.
Students also have an opportunity to use a variety of training methods.
These include the use of computer simulations, actual operation of turbine engines, design and manufacture of composite structures. During training at the Institute, students participate in on-sight trips and seminars that enhance the academic program. Trips to various aviation facilities including United Airlines Indianapolis maintenance facility and Amber Airlines in Chicago provide first-hand exposure to the aviation industry. Aircraft technicians repair, inspect, and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers. Aircraft technicians may become crew chiefs, inspectors, and shop supervisors.