Aviation Powerplant Mechanics

INTRODUCTION

The Career Certificate in Aviation Powerplant Mechanics prepares students with the skills necessary to inspect, service, repair, and overhaul various powerplant systems and components, including reciprocating and turbine engines, electrical and electronics, precision measurement, propeller service, and fuel system diagnosis. The aim of this program is to develop students who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the FAA written, oral, and practical exams.

This program provides instruction consisting of a sequence of courses that involves theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory training to develop the skills necessary to fulfill the FAA eligibility requirement for testing. The full program is designed to be completed in 1350 clock hours.

NOTE: The start date of this program is pending SACSCOC approval.

Certificate Requirements (1350 ch)

Term 1 (450 ch)

AMT 0708C Aviation Maintenance Technology General I               225 ch

AMT 0709C Aviation Maintenance Technology General II              225 ch

Term 2 (450 ch)

AMT 0740C Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant I          150 ch

AMT 0741C Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant II         150 ch

AMT 0742C Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant III       150 ch

Term 3 (450 ch)

AMT 0743C Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant IV       150 ch

AMT 0744C Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant V         150 ch

AMT 0745C Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant VI       150 ch