Department of Aviation - Aviation Maintenance and Management

It’s great that you’re considering the field of aviation and our aircraft maintenance program.

Lewis University began as a technical school for boys in 1932. Aviation technology courses were the emphasis of instruction. We are the oldest aviation maintenance training school in the Chicagoland area.

In order to work on aircraft, you must be a licensed FAA mechanic. This license consists of two ratings, Airframe and Powerplant (A&P). A Powerplant mechanic can work on all aircraft engines, while an Airframe mechanic works on everything else. Most employers require that their mechanics possess both ratings. Aircraft mechanics are commonly referred to as Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT).

The entire FAA-approved mechanics's certificate curriculum is a 4-semester (2 year) program. Beyond the certificate, an Associate’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree are offered. Specializations are also available in Avionics (aircraft electronics) and Non-Destructive Evaluation. We have one of the finest programs available and hope you will consider visiting our campus and aviation facility.

Please contact me if you have any questions about our aircraft maintenance programs.

Michael K. Streit, Chairman
Department of Aviation #282

Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
Phone: (815) 836-5431
E-mail: streitmi@lewisu.edu

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