Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) operates a premier Aviation Maintenance Technology program at the Levi, Ray & Shoup Aviation Center, located directly on the grounds of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois. This FAA-approved Part 147 program offers both an Associate in Applied Science degree and specialized certificates in Airframe and Powerplant mechanics. The facility is equipped with modern classrooms and a spacious hangar, allowing students to train on a diverse fleet of aircraft ranging from single-engine trainers to corporate jets.

The LLCC curriculum is designed to provide the 1,900 hours of training required for FAA certification, with a strong emphasis on hands-on skill development. Students learn to service reciprocating and turbine engines, repair metallic and composite structures, and troubleshoot complex avionics systems. The program’s location at an active airport provides unique networking opportunities and a realistic operational environment. Lincoln Land graduates are highly regarded for their technical proficiency and safety mindset, often securing employment with regional airlines, agricultural aviation operators, and corporate flight departments throughout the Midwest.