Charlotte Technical College

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics – Evening

Registration Deadline: To Be Announced

Next Start Date: To Be Announced

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. Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 identifies minimum requirements for AMT schools. Any changes to the FAA-approved course content must be approved in advance. This program prepares students for employment as an Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician.

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, inspection, instruments, fire-protection, electrical, lubrication, ignition, and starting 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 fuel, metering, induction, airflow, cooling, exhaust, reverser, propellers, inductors, auxiliary power units, FAA Powerplant Rating licensing, employability skills, and entrepreneurship.

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
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.

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Aviation Powerplant Mechanics teaches:
- Aviation Maintenance General Technician
- Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician I
- Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 2

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