Aviation Powerplant 

Certificate of Completion: 69 credits. Advising Guide

Career Description

After completing the Aviation Powerplant certificate and successfully passing the respective Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exams, students are prepared to enter the aviation workforce as an aircraft powerplant technician and find career opportunities with a MRO (Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul) facility. Duties would typically include engine overhaul and repair, including reciprocating and/or gas turbine systems, working as a Test Cell technician in testing and repairing overhauled engines and their system components such as, fuel metering systems, pneumatic/bleed air system control components. Students are limited by their interface with the airframe systems of the aircraft.

Course of Study

Completion of the Aviation Powerplant certificate adequately prepares students to test for this portion of the FAA exam. Since full certification in the field of Aviation Maintenance requires passing multiple FAA exams, CGCC has structured its curriculum in a manner which allows students the opportunity to sit for the respective exam after completion of each certificate. This allows students to prepare more efficiently for exams, with the intended result of higher pass rates among students overall. After completion of both the Powerplant and Airframe certificates, students will have completed the two-year certificate and have the option to take additional general education courses to complete the AAS degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

  1. Service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair powerplant systems and components.
  2. Perform proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills on powerplant systems, including engine electrical and instrument systems, lubrication systems, ignition and starting systems, propellers, and fire protection systems.
  3. Apply knowledge of FAA regulations and industry standards.
  4. Think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively.
  5. Apply math and physics principles in solving problems associated with aviation maintenance.
  6. Work effectively in a team and/or group setting.
  7. Sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exam (written, oral and practical) for powerplant.

Prerequisites

  • MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits) or equivalent placement
  • WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits) or equivalent placement. 

Course Map

Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.

Course  Credits
AMT 191 Aviation Maintenance: General 101 6 credits
AMT 192 Aviation Maintenance: General 102 6 credits
MTH 110 Technical Math (or higher)  4 credits
Total 16 credits

Course  Credits
AMT 193 Aviation Maintenance: General 103 6 credits
AMT 194A Aviation Maintenance: General 104A 3 credits
AMT 194B Aviation Maintenance: General 104B 3 credits
WR 121 or WR 121Z Composition I  4 credits
Total 16 credits

Course  Credits
AMT 195 Aviation Maintenance: General 105 6 credits
PSY 101 Psychology and Human Relations 4 credits
Total 10 credits

Course  Credits
AMT 271 Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant 1 6 credits
AMT 272 Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant 2 6 credits
Total 12 credits

Course  Credits
AMT 273 Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant 3 6 credits
AMT 274 Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant 4 6 credits
AMT 282 Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant Return to Service 3 credits
Total 15 credits

Credit Summary  
Requirements Credits
Aviation Maintenance Technologies (AMT) 57
Mathematics (MTH) 4
Psychology (PSY) 4
Writing (WR) 4