Lively Technical Center Aviation School

What Lively Technical Center Aviation School does

Lively Technical College is a public technical training institution headquartered at 500 N Appleyard Drive in Tallahassee, Florida, with a secondary Aviation Campus at the Tallahassee Regional Airport. Founded in 1937 by Lewis M. Lively and governed by the Leon County School Board, the college delivers workforce education across 33 career programs (plus 14 night-time programs) spanning Health Science, Transportation/Distribution/Logistics, Architecture/Construction/Manufacturing, Personal Care, Hospitality, and Specialized Career Education. Aviation Airframe and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics are housed at the airport campus under FAA Part 147 AMTS approval, and the college holds additional accreditations from NATEF (Master Automotive Service Technology), HVAC Excellence, the Florida Board of Nursing, the Council on Occupational Education, Cognia, the American Welding Society, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. A new Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) Diploma program was launched in 2025 to extend the existing LPN track into RN eligibility.

The college operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct consumer enrollment (via the FOCUS portal and on-site Admissions), dual enrollment with four partner high schools in Leon County (Rickards, Godby, Chiles, Wakulla), and B2B contract training delivered at employer facilities for city, county, and state agencies. Reported outcomes include an 88% job placement rate within industry and $0 average student debt at graduation, supported by an in-house Center for Career and Professional Development and an extensive employer-partner network spanning hospitals (Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, HCA Florida Capital, Jackson Hospital), aviation MROs and carriers (Standard Aero, Flightline, AeroCenter, PSA Airlines), automotive dealerships, transit authorities (Star Metro, SunTran, FDOT), construction and union employers (ABC North Florida, United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters), and statewide financial-aid intermediaries (CareerSource, Vocational Rehabilitation, Florida Bright Futures, Federal Pell Grant Program). Tuition is structured at $2.92 per clock-hour for Florida residents and $11.71 per clock-hour for non-residents, supplemented by federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Florida Student Assistance Grants, Open Door Grants, Veterans Affairs benefits, and third-party scholarships.

The business model is a government-operated technical college funded primarily through state appropriation via the Leon County School Board, federal and state financial aid disbursements, employer-funded contract training, and modest per-hour tuition. Reporting cadence and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed in the available data; the institution does not have venture, private equity, or public-market ownership. Total disclosed staffing is 85 faculty and staff serving thousands of students annually across two campuses.

Name

Lively Technical Center Aviation School

Legal name

Lively Technical College

Website

https://livelytech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lively Technical College is a public technical training school in Tallahassee, Florida, founded in 1937 and governed by the Leon County School Board. It delivers 33 FAA-, NATEF-, and Board of Nursing-accredited career programs across aviation, healthcare, construction, automotive, and trades to thousands of students annually.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Technical Education

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Technical education
• Aviation maintenance
• Workforce development
• Career certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public technical college funded primarily through tuition and fees charged to students. Florida resident tuition is $2.92 per hour; non-Florida residents pay $11.71 per hour. Additional fees include registration, lab, and facility fees.
2. Federal Financial Aid: The school processes federal financial aid including Pell Grants and FSEOG for eligible students, with disbursements occurring at 50% completion of payment periods.
3. State Financial Aid Programs: State-funded programs including Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG), Financial Aid Fee Trust (FAFT), and Open Door Grant for eligible students.
4. Veterans Benefits: Approved for training under the Veterans Readjustment Benefit Act of 1966, Public Law 894 (Disabled Veterans), and Public Law 634 (War Orphans).
5. Third-Party Funding: Accepts Florida Bright Futures scholarships, Florida PrePaid, CareerSource, TEMPO scholarships, and tuition waivers from various organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lively Technical College is a public technical training institution offering workforce education through 33 career programs across seven categories, including health science, transportation, aviation maintenance, construction, personal care, and hospitality. The Aviation School operates at the Tallahassee Regional Airport, delivering FAA-approved Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics programs that prepare students for A&P certification. Programs range from 165 to 1,350 clock hours and combine hands-on instruction with industry-standard equipment to prepare graduates for employment in skilled trades.

Product overview

Lively Technical College is a public technical training school offering workforce education through 33 career programs across seven program categories. The institution operates as a unified educational platform delivering vocational training through daytime, nighttime, and dual enrollment modalities. Programs span Health Science (nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy), Transportation & Logistics (aviation mechanics, automotive, diesel), Architecture & Construction (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding), Personal Care (cosmetology, barbering), Hospitality (culinary arts), and Specialized Career Education. The college also provides comprehensive financial aid services including Pell Grants, state grants, and veteran benefits, plus career placement support through its Center for Career and Professional Development. Programs range from 165 to 1,350 clock hours and prepare students for industry certifications and employment in their respective trades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Airframe Mechanics Program FAA-approved aviation maintenance training program preparing students for Airframe ratings on aircraft. Combined with the Powerplant program, leads to full FAA A&P certification. Targeted at individuals seeking careers as aviation maintenance technicians.
• Aviation Powerplant Mechanics Program FAA-certified aviation maintenance training program preparing students for Powerplant ratings on aircraft engines. Combined with the Airframe program, leads to full FAA A&P certification. Targeted at individuals pursuing aviation engine mechanic careers.
• Health Science Programs Healthcare workforce training programs including Central Sterile Processing Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, and Professional Nursing (LPN-RN). Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing for licensure preparation.
• Transportation and Logistics Training Programs Transportation and automotive workforce training including Diesel Maintenance Technician, Diesel Systems Technician, Master Automotive Service Technology (NATEF Master accredited), and Transit Technician programs.
• Construction and Skilled Trades Programs Construction and skilled trades training including Building Trades and Construction Design Technology, Electricity, HVAC/R (HVAC Excellence accredited), Industrial Pipefitter, Plumbing, Welding Technology, and Welding Technology-Advanced (AWS certified).
• Personal Care Programs Beauty and personal care career training including Barbering, Cosmetology, Facials Specialty, and Nails Specialty programs.
• Hospitality Programs Food service and hospitality training including Baking and Pastry Arts and Fundamental Foodservice Skills programs.
• Center for Career and Professional Development Career placement service providing career counseling, resume writing, interview skills training, job placement support, and externship coordination for current students and alumni.
• Financial Aid Services Financial aid processing including Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Florida Student Assistance Grant, Open Door Grant, Veterans Affairs benefits, Florida Bright Futures scholarships, and Florida PrePaid tuition. Supports students with tuition, lab, and registration fees.
• Career Dual Enrollment Program allowing eligible secondary students to enroll in postsecondary career and technical education courses while still in high school, earning industry certification credits and high school graduation requirements simultaneously at Rickards, Godby, Chiles, and Wakulla High Schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% job placement rate within industries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Standard AerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation maintenance employer partner providing employment opportunities for graduates of the Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics programs.
• Flightline GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation maintenance employer partner providing employment opportunities for graduates.
• AeroCentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation maintenance employer partner providing employment opportunities for graduates.
• PSA AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation maintenance employer partner providing employment opportunities for graduates.
• Ward InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiesel maintenance employer partner providing employment for graduates of the Diesel Maintenance Technician and Diesel Systems Technician programs.
• Four-Star FreightlinercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiesel truck employer partner providing employment opportunities for diesel technician graduates.
• Florida Trucking AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner providing support and employment connections for diesel program graduates.
• ABC North FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated Builders and Contractors partnership including a new education and training facility on Lively's campus for construction trades training.
• Florida Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for transit technician training program preparing students for public transit workforce.
• Star MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal transit authority providing practicum sites and employment for transit technician program graduates.
• SunTrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit agency employer providing employment opportunities for transit technician graduates.
• Proctor Acura/Honda/SubarucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive dealer group providing employment opportunities for automotive service technology graduates.
• Tallahassee Ford-LincolncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive dealer providing employment opportunities for automotive service technology graduates.
• Werner Kia/HyundaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive dealer providing employment opportunities for automotive service technology graduates.
• United Association of Plumbers and PipefitterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion partnership supporting welding and pipefitting programs with apprenticeship pathways and employment connections.
• Jones WeldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal welding employer providing employment for welding technology program graduates.
• Jackson CookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for welding technology program graduates.
• CareerSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development organization providing funding and employment support for eligible students.
• Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership supporting SOAR program for students with intellectual disabilities.
• KEYS Big BendcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the SOAR program supporting students with intellectual disabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Aviation Academy (NAA): Private FAA-approved aviation maintenance school with campuses in Florida (Clearwater) and Massachusetts. Direct comparable on aviation airframe and powerplant training under FAR Part 147 and similar regional employer placement model.
• Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA): Private nonprofit FAA-certified aviation maintenance school in Pennsylvania with multiple campuses. Direct comparable on aviation airframe and powerplant curriculum, FAA Part 147 approval, and graduate employer partnerships.
• Tulsa Technology Center: Public area vocational-technical school in Oklahoma with FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance, automotive, healthcare, and skilled trades programs. Direct comparable on multi-program technical college structure and FAA-approved aviation maintenance offering.
• George T. Baker Aviation Technical College: Public FAA Part 147 AMTS in Miami, FL. Direct comparable as another Florida public technical college specializing in aviation airframe & powerplant mechanic training, the same credential Lively offers at its Aviation Campus.
• Guilford Technical Community College: North Carolina community college with aviation, automotive, healthcare, and trades programs. Comparable in scale, multi-program technical college mission, and workforce certification focus, though aviation is a smaller part of its portfolio.
• Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: Private for-profit school in Tulsa, OK offering FAA-approved aviation maintenance training (airframe & powerplant) plus avionics and nondestructive testing. Direct comparable on aviation maintenance curriculum and FAA Part 147 model.

Regional players

• Florida Panhandle Technical College: Public technical college in Chipley, FL serving the Panhandle with similar career and technical education programs. Comparable as a fellow Florida public technical college in adjacent geography, with overlapping trades and healthcare curricula.
• Tallahassee Community College (TCC / Tallahassee State College): Local public postsecondary institution in Tallahassee with associate degree and certificate programs, including health sciences and trades. Comparable as a co-located public education provider competing for the same dual-enrollment and adult-learner population.
• Big Bend Technical College: Public technical college serving the same North Florida region with overlapping trades and healthcare programs. Comparable in mission, governance model (Florida public technical college), and program mix, though it does not offer an aviation maintenance program.

Broad incumbents

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Large, established aviation-focused university offering aviation maintenance, pilot, and aerospace engineering programs. Comparable on aviation training domain but operates at a significantly larger scale and degree-granting model, making it an incumbent in the broader aviation education space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/4174588249
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lively-technical-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/livelytechcollege
• Xx.com/LivelyTech

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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