Degree and Certificate Programs

Aviation

Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics (5734)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM

This program is designed to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the commercial and general aviation industry. Instruction is designed to prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license examinations for Airframe and Powerplant rating. Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 identifies minimum requirements for AMT schools. This program prepares students for employment as an Aviation General Maintenance Technician Helper and Aviation Maintenance Technician with FAA Powerplant Rating.

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
AMT 0700 Aviation General Maintenance Technician Helper	480	16.00
AMT 0720 Powerplant Maintenance Technician I	480	16.00
AMT 0721 Powerplant Maintenance Technician II	480	16.00
Total Contact Hours	1,440	48.00

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.