Aviation School - Licensing Information

Required State License(s):

A license for an aviation/flight school is required with the Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division at (517) 335-9283. Valid commercial pilot's and instructor's certificates are required and issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at (734) 487-7222 for East of Lansing, and (616) 954-6657 for West of Lansing and the Upper Peninsula.  Lansing Area may need to contact both FAA phone numbers.

Further Information:

When operating as a flight school facility at a public airport, a commercial operating agreement should be obtained with the airport owner.

Revised: 04/09


Dept. of Transportation, Aeronautics Div. - Licensing Info.
FAA Licensing Info.