Aviation Maint: Powerplant Technician

This FAA-approved program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Aviation Engine maintenance industry.

Graduates will meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements for the issuance of a Powerplant certificate. Aviation maintenance technicians are qualified to perform service or make repairs on all types and sizes of private and commercial aircraft propulsion systems. Related fields include aircraft and component manufacturing. Students are eligible for FAA certification upon completion of required technical credits.

Included in this program are academic courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and abilities upon which technical skills are built and personal development enhanced.

This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Note: Graduates must meet FAA literacy requirements and complete technical credits for FAA certification.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

AMT 104

Basic Mathematics, Basic Physics, & Weight & Balance

5

AMT 109

Basic Electricity

4

AMT 116

Aircraft Drawings, Cleaning & Corrosion Control, Ground Operations & Servicing, & Fluid Lines & Fittings

5

AMT 119

Materials & Processes

5

AMT 125

Advanced Electricity

4

AMT 127

Maintenance Forms & Records, Publications, & Mechanics Privileges & Limitations

4

AMT 142

Hangar Operations & Maintenance

3

AMT 144

Engine Electrical Systems

5

AMT 217

FAA Testing & Turbine Engines

7

AMT 219

Engine Lubrication Systems

4

AMT 221

Engine Instrument Systems

4

AMT 224

Powerplant Reciprocating Engine Theory

6

AMT 225

Powerplant Maintenance & Operation

6

AMT 226

Engine Fuel System & Fire Protection

1

AMT 228

Engine Fuel Metering Systems

5

AMT 229CAP

Propellers & FAA Final Testing

4

AMT 231

Engine Inspection

4

AMT 233

Engine Ignition & Starting Systems

4

AMT 235

Induction, Airflow, Cooling, & Exhaust Systems

3

ENGL& 101

English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220

5

MAT 105

Math for Industrial Professions (or higher)

5

PSYC& 100

General Psychology (or other social science or humanities course)

5

Total Credits for Completion

98

Note: Transfer students will have their transcripts evaluated by the Aviation Maintenance staff in accordance with FAR Part 147 to determine their qualification and placement in any of the Aviation Maintenance Technician programs.

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