Eastern Florida State College trains aviation mechanics at Orlando Melbourne International Airport on the Space Coast and is adding a Titusville location from Fall 2026.
Verified October 3, 2026 against EFSC’s program page and estimated-expenses sheet. Compare all Florida A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 80 weeks (2,250 hours, Airframe + Powerplant)
- Cost: $17,996 resident incl. lab fees, tools and books
- Location: Melbourne, FL (Orlando Melbourne International Airport); Titusville from Fall 2026
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Orlando-area A&P schools.
Our Take
EFSC has the best FAA results in Florida: graduates passed 151 of 153 written tests. Its price, about $17,996, looks higher than other public programs because it includes lab fees, tools and books. It is a four-day week, Monday–Thursday, and admission is limited, with a TABE math requirement.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate 6EFT614K) |
| Programs | General (450 hours), Airframe (1,350 incl. General) and Powerplant (1,350) |
| Both ratings | 2,250 hours, 10 terms (80 weeks) |
| Schedule | Monday–Thursday, 8:15 a.m.–4:35 p.m. |
| Starts | January and August; limited access, TABE math |
| Cost | $17,996 resident: tuition $5,760 ($2.56 per hour) + lab fees and tools $11,663 + books $573; non-resident about $35,300 |
| FAA pass rate | 98.7% (151 of 153 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Locations | Orlando Melbourne International Airport; Titusville from Fall 2026 |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
EFSC’s aviation maintenance program runs General first, then Airframe and Powerplant.
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (2,250 hours at $2.56) | $5,760.00 |
| Lab fees (tools included) | $11,663.03 |
| Books | $573.43 |
| Total | $17,996.46 |
From EFSC’s cost sheet effective July 1, 2025; 2026-27 rates are unchanged.
What You Will Actually Pay
EFSC’s estimated-expenses sheet totals $17,996 for Florida residents, including tools. Non-residents pay $10.25 per hour in tuition, about $35,300 in all by our estimate. FAA tests are extra.
How It Compares in Central Florida
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State College (Melbourne) | Airframe + Powerplant (2,250 hours) | 80 weeks | $17,996 incl. tools | 98.7% |
| Epic Flight Academy (New Smyrna Beach) | A&P (2,250 hours) | About 15 months | $36,995 | 86.0% |
| US Aviation Academy (Kissimmee) | A&P program | 16 months | About $36,000 all-in | 88.0% (as Aviator College) |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Orlando) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24) | 68.3% |
| Traviss Technical College (Lakeland) | Airframe + Powerplant (2,700 hours) | Not published | $10,633 | Not reported separately |
| International AeroTech Academy (Lakeland) | A&P (1,885–2,000 hours) | 15 months day; 22 night | $36,000 | 73.5% |
| National Aviation Academy (Clearwater) | AMT (2,000 hours) | 14 months | $41,650 | 80.2% |
EFSC has the highest FAA pass rate in Florida. See all Florida A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Florida State College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school 6EFT614K; graduates passed 151 of 153 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Why does EFSC cost more than other public programs?
Its $17,996 figure includes about $11,663 in lab fees with tools, plus books; tuition alone is $5,760.
When does it start?
In January and August. Admission is limited and requires a TABE math score.
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