Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln Land Community College Aviation Maintenance Program

FAA-approved (Part 147) aviation maintenance school in Springfield, Illinois, training for the Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

  • FAA Certificate L9LT087K
  • Airframe Rating
  • Powerplant Rating
  • Community College
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Program Overview

This program fits central Illinois students who want the region's only aviation maintenance program, training toward airframe and powerplant certificates or an associate degree at Lincoln Land's Capital Airport campus.

Lincoln Land Community College's aviation program offers separate Certificates of Achievement in Airframe Technician and Powerplant Technician, plus an Associate in Applied Science combining both ratings, and a related Aviation Management associate degree. The combined Airframe and Powerplant track runs about 18 months, with an additional semester for the associate degree. Classes meet Monday through Thursday during regular daytime hours, at the college's Capital Airport location in Springfield, Illinois.

Weigh the cost by credit hour here: Lincoln Land charges $293 per credit hour in-district for 2026-2027, on top of books, tools, uniforms and FAA testing fees. The college's overall IPEDS graduation rate is 48%, and the next Part 147 program is about 78.9 miles away.

FAA AV-Info and School Pages

Program Facts

Lincoln Land Community College program facts
Program NameAviation Airframe Technician / Aviation Powerplant Technician / Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics
Credentials
  • Certificate of Achievement (Airframe Technician)
  • Certificate of Achievement (Powerplant Technician)
  • Associate in Applied Science (Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics)
  • Associate in Applied Science (Aviation Management)
RatingsAirframe and Powerplant
Program LengthCertificates require approximately 10 months; combined A&P about 18 months, plus an additional semester for the associate degree
ScheduleMon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Published Cost$293Per credit hour, in-district, 2026-2027Where the school states it (llcc.edu)
Start DatesFall 2026 cohort begins August 11, 2026; Spring 2027 cohort starts January 5, 2027
FAA Certificate NumberL9LT087K
AddressCapital Airport, 815 South Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707

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

  • Only aviation maintenance program in central Illinois, per program page
  • Estimated A&P associate degree cost of $22,390.50 plus books, tools, uniforms, and federal testing fees (about $475 per section, three sections)

As stated on llcc.edu

U.S. Department of Education

IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate

Federal IPEDS figures for Lincoln Land Community College, a public institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 4 per year.

In-State Tuition (Annual)

$6,720

Out-of-State Tuition (Annual)

$10,080

Graduation Rate (Institution)

48%

Total Enrollment

5,677

Source: IPEDS

IPEDS aviation maintenance programs at Lincoln Land Community College
ProgramCIP CodeAward LevelAnnual Completions
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician47.0607Associate's4
IPEDS, CIP 47.0607-47.0609 and 49.0104

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 Springfield

Lincoln Land Community College is at Capital Airport, 815 South Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Illinois.

Median Pay, Illinois

$81,680

Median Pay, United States

$79,870

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Land Community College FAA Part 147 Certificated?
Yes. The program appears on the FAA's list of certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools, spanning both airframe and powerplant ratings.

How Long Does the Combined Program Take?
The combined Airframe and Powerplant track runs about 18 months, plus an additional semester to complete the associate degree.

What Does the Program Cost?
Lincoln Land charges $293 per credit hour in-district for 2026-2027, before books, tools, uniforms and testing fees.

Where Is Training Located?
Training happens at Lincoln Land's Capital Airport location in Springfield, Illinois, the only aviation maintenance program in central Illinois.
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