Program Overview
This program fits Michigan students who want a 24-month path to full AMT certification with an established Delta Air Lines partnership, training just south of Lansing in Mason.
Lansing Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program spans both airframe and powerplant ratings, offered as separate Airframe and Powerplant associate degrees and certificates, plus a Basic Aviation Technology certificate. Full AMT certification takes 24 months, with full daily class blocks five days a week at the Aviation Technology Center south of Lansing in Mason, Michigan. The program is one of Delta Air Lines' partner AMT programs nationwide.
This is a public community college program with in-state tuition of $7,200 and out-of-state tuition of $10,800. Lansing's IPEDS graduation rate is 25%, and enrollment across the college is 9,821 students. Graduates can also pursue transfer pathways to Western Michigan University and Siena Heights University.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) |
|---|---|
| Credentials |
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| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 24 months for full AMT certification |
| Schedule | 5.5 hours a day, five days a week |
| Start Dates | Next Cohort Begins August 26, 2027 |
| FAA Certificate Number | JW8T257Q |
| Address | 661 Aviation Drive, Mason, MI 48854 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- One of Delta Air Lines' partner AMT programs nationwide since 2017
- Aviation Technology Center located south of Lansing in Mason, MI
- Students often field multiple job offers before completing the program
- Transfer pathways to Western Michigan University and Siena Heights University
As stated on lcc.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Lansing Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 21 per year.
In-State Tuition (Annual)
$7,200
Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)
$10,800
Graduation Rate (Institution)
25%
Total Enrollment
9,821
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0607 | Associate's | 10 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 47.0608 | Associate's | 11 |
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 Mason
Lansing Community College is at 661 Aviation Drive, Mason, MI 48854. See how it ranks among the aviation maintenance schools in Michigan.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Michigan aircraft mechanic salary data.
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Lansing Community College, by straight-line distance.
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Ionia, MI · 40 mi
Western Michigan University
Battle Creek, MI · 44 mi
Universal Technical Institute Canton
Canton, MI · 53 mi
Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo
Swanton, OH · 76 mi
Federal Aerospace Institute
Swanton, OH · 76 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Lansing Community College
- Aviation Technology - LCC
- Delta Partnership - LCC Aviation
- College Navigator: Lansing Community College
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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