Charlotte Technical College

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

1. Perform basic aircraft drawing skills.
2. Demonstrate aircraft weight and balance skills.
3. Perform ground operations and servicing duties.
4. Demonstrate mathematical skills.
5. Maintain forms and records.
6. Apply principles of basic physics.
7. Demonstrate the use of maintenance publications.
8. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
9. Demonstrate employability skills as an Aviation Maintenance General Technician.
10. Maintain aircraft fluid lines and fittings.
11. Perform aircraft materials and processes skills.
12. Perform cleaning and corrosion-control operations.
13. Perform basic electricity skills.
14. Interpret mechanic privileges and limitations.

15. Perform basic reciprocating engine skills.
16. Perform basic turbine engine skills.
17. Perform engine inspection.
18. Maintain engine instrument systems.
19. Maintain engine fire-protection systems.
20. Maintain engine electrical systems.
21. Maintain lubrication systems.
22. Maintain ignition and starting systems.

23. Maintain fuel-metering systems.
24. Maintain engine fuel systems.
25. Maintain induction and engine airflow systems.
26. Maintain engine cooling systems.
27. Maintain engine exhaust and reverser systems.
28. Maintain aircraft propellers.
29. Maintain unducted fans.
30. Maintain auxiliary power units.
31. Demonstrate knowledge of FAA Powerplant licensing requirements.
32. Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician (AMT) with an FAA Powerplant rating.
33. Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship opportunities in Aviation Powerplant Maintenance occupations.

Please see the Basic Skills Requirement table by clicking here and find your program.

If required, take the Basic Skills Test at our Testing Center. Call 941-255-7500 Ext. 1745 to schedule to take the test.

Airframe Powerplant Mechanic industry certification is FEDAA010 FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician - Powerplant.

• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

To find out more about these opportunities, please visit O*Net OnLine.

Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2022-2041

Aviation Powerplant Mechanic requires that students must have completed General Course Requirements (450 hours).

There are multiple scholarships available. For school-based scholarships, please contact our financial aid office at (941) 255-7500. 

There are external scholarships available. Please find additional scholarship opportunities below: 

• PAMA Scholarship Information
• PAMA Scholarship Application