Lincoln Land Community College trains aviation mechanics at the Levi, Ray and Shoup Aviation Center at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Central Illinois’s only A&P program.
Verified October 3, 2026 against LLCC’s aviation page, catalog and 2026-27 tuition and fees. Compare all Illinois A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 10 months per certificate; 18 months both; 2 years AAS
- Cost: $20,394 (both certificates, in-district, 2026-27)
- Location: Springfield, IL (Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Lincoln Land suits Central Illinois students who want a compact schedule: four days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and both ratings in 18 months. An aviation surcharge doubles the per-credit rate, so it costs about twice as much as SWIC or Rock Valley, and the required Snap-on tool kit adds about $5,500.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate L9LT087K) |
| Credentials | Airframe Technician certificate (42 credits), Powerplant Technician certificate (41), AAS (81–83) |
| Both ratings | 66 aviation credits, about 18 months |
| Schedule | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Starts | August 11, 2026 and January 5, 2027 |
| Cost (2026-27) | $309 per aviation credit in-district (incl. surcharge and fees); $20,394 for both certificates |
| Other costs | Tools $5,512.66 (Snap-on kit), books $309.50, FAA tests $1,425 |
| FAA pass rate | 90.3% (28 of 31 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | 815 S Airport Dr, Springfield, IL 62707 |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The Airframe and Powerplant certificates share the aviation fundamentals courses, so both together total 66 credits rather than 83. The AAS adds at least 15 credits of general education.
| Program | Credits | Length | In-district cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe Technician certificate | 42 | About 10 months | $12,978 |
| Powerplant Technician certificate | 41 | About 10 months | $12,669 |
| Both certificates | 66 | About 18 months | $20,394 |
| AAS Airframe & Powerplant | 81–83 | About 2 years | About $22,832 |
Costs exclude tools, books and FAA testing.
What You Will Actually Pay
For 2026-27 LLCC charges $146.50 per credit in-district, plus a $146.50 aviation surcharge and $16 in fees, $309 per aviation credit, per its aviation page. Both certificates come to about $20,394. Out-of-district and out-of-state totals are higher (roughly $30,000 and $39,700 if the surcharge stacks; confirm with the college). Add about $5,513 for tools, $310 for books and $1,425 for FAA tests.
How It Compares in Illinois
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield) | Airframe + Powerplant certificates (66 credits) | 18 months | $20,394 | 90.3% |
| Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) | Airframe + Powerplant certificates (64 credits) | 4 semesters | $36,944 | 96.3% |
| Southwestern Illinois College (Granite City) | A&P certificate (60 credits) | 50 weeks–2 years | $9,240 + course fees | 87.9% |
| Rock Valley College (Rockford) | Certificate (76 credits) | 6 terms, about 22 months | About $12,856 | 95.0% |
| Lewis University (Romeoville) | AMT certificate (61 credits) | 15–21 months | $74,298–$84,800 | 95.5% |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Chicago) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24) | 76.6% |
Lincoln Land is the only A&P program in Central Illinois. See all Illinois A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln Land Community College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school L9LT087K; graduates passed 28 of 31 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
What is the schedule?
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with starts in August and January.
How much are tools?
About $5,513 for the required Snap-on kit, on top of tuition.
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