Aviation Maintenance Graduates

AVI 2025 graduates

(l to r) Trenton C. Stephenson, Joseph R. Schubbe, Brett C. Puckel, Kevin A. Vince, Joseph R. Melton, Gavin H. Meek, Joshua D. Hagerman, Tyler P. Maher and Todd A. Long.

LLCC Aviation Maintenance celebrated their nine graduates with a ceremony recently. Two graduates are already on the job at Standard Aero and three more are applying their skills with the Air Combat Museum – whose owner, Mike George, also served as the guest speaker.

Kevin Vince, AVI graduate

Kevin Vince

Graduate Kevin Vince represented his class as student speaker, while Gavin Meek took home the coveted Excellence Award with near-perfect attendance (just 20 minutes missed!) and a GPA above 93%.

Gavin Meek

Gavin Meek

A special thanks to Jeff Martin, recruitment specialist, instructors and family and friends who came out to show their support.

Next stop for these grads: FAA testing to become certified powerplant mechanics  – with four already holding their Airframe certification.

In the news

Lynn Giles-Harris, internship coordinator and career coach, advancement,was interviewed by WICS on LLCC’s upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Walk and activities.

LLCC Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen, explains the heat in hot sauce in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 for the State Journal-Register.

Pre Fixe Mocktail Dinner Tickets on Sale

On Tuesday, May 6, students in Food Pro 3 will host their Spring Dinner featuring dishes inspired by American regional cuisines paired with delicious mocktails. The four-course dinner will include an appetizer, soup, entrée and dessert as well as complimentary mocktails for each course.

Tickets are $36 and can be purchased online.

American Regional Cuisine
May 6, 6:30 – 8:30pm

  • New England “Lobster Roll” – Butter poached langostino, béarnaise, caviar, toasted brioche
  • Hawaiian Saimin – Dashi noodles, quail, Bok chou, scallions, poached egg
  • Southwest – Honey, garlic pork loin, carnitas, street corn, papas, & poblano cream
  • Midwest – Blackberry cobbler & vanilla bean ice cream

Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
Please email your RSVP to Sheridan Lane,or call 217-786-2494.

Workforce Information Sessions happening this summer

A colorful graphic depicting various workforce programs at LLCCThe Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College is hosting information sessions for students interested in high-demand workforce programs including commercial electrical and industrial maintenance, aviation, automotive technology, and hospitality management and culinary arts.

Each information session will provide an in-depth look at the curriculum, career pathways and real-world training available in these fields. With strong job growth expected in these industries, LLCC prepares students with the skills employers are seeking.

Please share with interested individuals in the community, or share a post from the LLCC Workforce Facebook or LLCC LinkedIn pages.

Workforce Institute Career Fair Today

The Workforce Institute Career Fair happens today. The morning session runs 9-11 a.m. and afternoon session runs 4:30-6 p.m. in the Workforce Careers Center.

While focused on Workforce Institute students, this fair is open to all LLCC students seeking opportunities in the trades and agriculture industries.

Young Eagles Take Flight with LLCC Aviation Maintenance

LLCC Aviation/LRS HangarThirty-five young eagles took flight in near perfect weather last Saturday as LLCC Aviation hosted the first Young Eagles rally of 2025.

Families traveled from as far away as St. Louis for the experience. Pilots flew 35 kids, ages 8 to 17 for a free introductory flight to help open up their eyes to the joy and opportunities of flying. One participant turned eight that day and was excited to qualify for his first flight.Family with a child at the Young Eagles rallyAdditional Young Eagles rallies are scheduled for May 10, June 14, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13, weather permitting.

personal planes outside of the LRS/LLCC Hangar