The Aviation Powerplant Mechanics certificate program provides the training leading to eligibility to test for the written, oral, and practical exams required to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanics Certificate with a Powerplant Rating. This program provides instruction consisting of a sequence of courses that involves the theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory training to develop the skills necessary to fulfill the FAA eligibility requirement for testing.

This training is highly intensive in developing the academic, technical, and professional skills, knowledge and attitudes required for success in the aviation maintenance field. It is a vocational credit program that is approximately 12 months in length and is designed to meet the FAA standards which dictate a rigid class attendance and grading policy. If students have passed the FAA Knowledge exam for General within the past two years OR have an active FAA Airframe certification, the program will be approximately 8 months in length. Subjects will include inspect, service, repair, and overhaul of various powerplant systems and components to include reciprocating and turbine engines, electrical and electronics, precision measurement, propeller service, and fuel system diagnosis.

Successful completion of the program and acquiring the FAA Powerplant Certificationwill provide career opportunities within general aviation, commercial airlines, repair stations, powerplant manufacturing, as well as maintenance support of military aircraft. Many students complete both the Airframe and Powerplant programs to increase their skillsets and employability. Students that already completed the Aviation maintenance Technology General sequence of courses are not required to complete them again as part of the powerplant program.

Important Note:To be eligible for a mechanic certificate and associated ratings, a person must be at least 18 years of age and be able to speak, write, and, and understand the English language, according to 14 CFR § 65. 71 (a)(2).

VC-POWR - CCP in Aviation Powerplant Mechanics

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