Lansing Community College runs one of Michigan’s two public A&P programs at its Aviation Technology Center at Mason Jewett Field, south of Lansing, and is a Delta Air Lines partner school.
Verified October 5, 2026 against LCC’s aviation program pages, 2026-27 tuition rates, program cost sheet and FAA pass-rate data. Compare all Michigan A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 24 months (6-semester A&P sequence)
- Cost: About $27,700 in-district; $43,500 out-of-district (2026-27)
- Location: Mason, MI (Mason Jewett Field, near Lansing)
- Website: Official School Web Page
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Our Take
Lansing CC is Michigan’s best value for in-district students: about $27,700 for the full A&P sequence, an 86.6% FAA pass rate and a Delta partnership, and Michigan Reconnect can cover in-district tuition for adults 21 and older. The catches: classes start once a year (the next cohort begins August 2027), admission needs department approval, and out-of-district Michigan residents pay about $43,500.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 school (certificate JW8T257Q) |
| Full A&P path | Six-semester sequence, 94 credits (129.25 billing hours); you must complete all six semesters to qualify for the FAA exams |
| Degrees | Airframe AAS and Powerplant AAS (75 credits each); certificates in Airframe, Powerplant and Basic Aviation Technology |
| Schedule | Day classes, 5.5 hours a day, five days a week; 24 months |
| Start | Fall cohort; next begins August 26, 2027 |
| Admission | Department approval required |
| Cost (2026-27) | $122 per billing hour in-district, $244 out-of-district, $366 out-of-state, plus $15 per hour support fee and $9,847 in course fees |
| Aid | Michigan Reconnect (in-district), Michigan Achievement Scholarship, federal aid |
| FAA pass rate | 86.6% (175 of 202 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Partners | Delta Air Lines partner school; transfer to Western Michigan and Siena Heights |
| Verified | October 5, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
LCC’s Aviation Technology program awards Airframe and Powerplant associate degrees and certificates, but FAA eligibility requires the full six-semester sequence with a 2.0 or better in each class.
| Residency | Tuition (129.25 billing hours) | With fees (our estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| In-district | $15,769 | About $27,700 |
| Out-of-district (Michigan) | $31,537 | About $43,500 |
| Out-of-state | $47,306 | About $59,200 |
Estimates add the $15-per-hour support fee, $25 per-semester registration and $9,847 in course fees from LCC’s 2025-26 cost sheet; 2026-27 course fees were not yet posted. Tools are extra.
What You Will Actually Pay
LCC’s 2026-27 tuition is $122 per billing hour in-district, $244 for other Michigan residents and $366 out-of-state. Aviation courses carry course fees of $9,847 across the six semesters. Michigan Reconnect pays in-district tuition and mandatory fees for eligible adults 21 and older, after Pell, but not course fees or the out-of-district differential.
Schedule and admission
Classes run 5.5 hours a day, five days a week, in a fixed sequence that starts each fall. Applicants meet with the program before registering; the next cohort begins August 26, 2027, so contact the program early.
How It Compares in Michigan
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Community College (Mason) | A&P sequence (94 credits) | 24 months | About $27,700 in-district; $43,500 out-of-district | 86.6% |
| Western Michigan University (Battle Creek) | BS; A&P after year 2 | 2 years to A&P | About $37,000 to A&P (resident) | 93.2% |
| School of Missionary Aviation Technology (Ionia) | AMT program | 12 months | About $36,350 incl. tools and FAA exams (2025-26) | 94.6% |
| Universal Technical Institute (Canton) | A&P certificate | 20 months | $52,999 incl. books | 78.0% |
| Legacy Aviation Learning Center (Traverse City) | A&P program | 48 weeks | $42,350 incl. tools and FAA exams | New (2023) |
| Andrews University (Berrien Springs) | AMT certificate | 4 semesters | About $28,980 non-credit incl. tools | Too few tests |
LCC is the lowest-cost Michigan option for in-district students. See all Michigan A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lansing CC’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school JW8T257Q; graduates passed 175 of 202 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
How much does it cost?
About $27,700 for in-district students, $43,500 for other Michigan residents and $59,200 out-of-state for the full sequence at 2026-27 rates, before tools.
When is the next class?
The next cohort begins August 26, 2027. Classes start once a year.
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