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Duncan Aviation's Battle Creek, Michigan, facility approved as FAA Testing Center

Battle Creek, Mich. October 6, 2025 Photo(s): By Duncan Aviation
FAA Testing Centers play a vital role in supporting the FAA's safety mission by providing a secure, standardized environment for administering Airman Knowledge Tests (AKTs). These computer-based exams are required for a wide range of aviation certifications.

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility has been officially approved as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Testing Center. Located within Duncan Aviation's Technical Education Center (TEC), this makes Battle Creek the only Duncan Aviation location with this designation.

With the addition of the new testing center, Duncan Aviation team members will no longer need to travel an hour or more to reach the nearest FAA facility. The site also serves students from nearby flight and Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools, providing greater access to the exams required for certifications and career advancement.

FAA Testing Centers play a vital role in supporting the FAA's safety mission by providing a secure, standardized environment for administering Airman Knowledge Tests (AKTs). These computer-based exams are required for a wide range of aviation certifications.

Available testing capabilities include:

  • Knowledge tests for pilots, mechanics, and aviation professionals
  • FAA-approved testing materials and supplement books
  • Secure, standardized environment for exam integrity

The new FAA Testing Center in Battle Creek serves:

  • Aspiring pilots pursuing private, commercial, and advanced certifications
  • Aviation mechanics seeking certification
  • Other aviation professionals, including flight instructors and engineers

By adding this service, Duncan Aviation reinforces its commitment to team member development and strengthens its connection to the broader aviation community by supporting future professionals in their training.