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Aviation Powerplant Mechanics

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics

Registration February 20, 2025

Next Start Date: February 27, 2025 

This program prepares 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 Powerplant ratings.  

The Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 1 course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Aviation Maintenance General Technician course.  Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional aviation mechanic.  Students study reciprocating engines, turbine engines, fuel, induction, exhaust, ignition, electrical, starting, lubrication and cooling systems.

The Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 2 course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 1 course.  Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional aviation mechanic.  Students study propellers, engine removal and replacement, fire protection systems and engine maintenance and operation.  Employability skills and entrepreneurship are included with potential externships after 70% program completion.

  • 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: 

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

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

  • 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.

  • Job opportunities in Aviation Powerplant Mechanics include:

    • 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 Mechanics teaches:

    • Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician I

    • Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 2

  • A close-up view of two aircraft engines, one disassembled and on display.
  • A worker inspects a large aircraft engine on a transport cart.
  • A close-up of a mechanical training panel with gauges, switches, levers, and various hoses and pipes.
  • A large aircraft engine is being lifted by a crane, with protective coverings on the fan and rear.

 

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