Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics (5734)

Workforce Certificate

A selective admission program

This FAA-approved program prepares you for a rewarding career in the general or commercial segment of the aviation industry. Instruction is comprised of academic as well as laboratory training designed to prepare you for the written, oral and practical testing process required for certification as an FAA mechanic. With this rating you will be qualified for positions as an Aviation Maintenance Technician with the FAA Powerplant Rating. Note: It is recommended that students pursue both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings for maximum employment potential.

FAA certified maintenance technicians have the important responsibility of keeping aircraft powerplants and their related equipment working safely and efficiently. They service, repair, and overhaul various aircraft components and systems including piston engines, turbine engines, propellers, fuel metering systems and start and ignition systems. Aviation Maintenance Technicians employed by the airlines perform either line maintenance work (for example, routine maintenance, servicing, or emergency repairs at airline terminals) or major repairs and periodic inspections at an airline’s overhaul facility. Aviation Maintenance Technicians in general aviation perform maintenance and repairs similar to those performed by airline mechanics, but they may work on small piston-engine or medium sized turbine-powered aircraft, depending on the specialty of the business where employed.

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $2,798 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Application Procedure

All students are required to take the TABE exams prior to enrolling in this program unless you currently possess an A.A., A.S. or bachelor’s degree.

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See Standards of Academic Progress.

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
**AMT 0701	Aviation Maintenance Technology General I	120	4.00
**AMT 0702	Aviation Maintenance Technology General II	120	4.00
**AMT 0703	Aviation Maintenance Technology General III	120	4.00
**AMT 0704	Aviation Maintenance Technology General IV	120	4.00
AMT 0821	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant I	240	8.00
AMT 0822	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant II	240	8.00
AMT 0823	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant III	240	8.00
AMT 0824	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant IV	240	8.00
	Total Contact Hours	1,440	48.06

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.
**General courses are identical between Airframe and Powerplant programs of study and only need to be completed once for both programs.

Note

Student hand tools are required for this program and may be purchased through the college bookstore. Students may provide their own tools, but must provide the minimum required tools as a condition of enrollment.

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