Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology- Evening (Certificate T0952)

Technology and Health Division
Certificate T0952

This program prepares students to enter employment as a certified powerplant technician in the aircraft maintenance industry. Training is given in the overhaul of various powerplants and their components. Completion of this program leads to an Associate in Science Degree or a Certificate. Excellent opportunities for employment exist in this area of training. Certain administrative, quality control, and flight personnel careers require the applicant to hold a valid A & P Certificate.

This program offers a day or evening program option. The only difference between the two options is the course numbering and time required to complete the program. Day program courses AIRM 65A and AIRM 65B are equivalent to evening program coursesAIRM 95A,AIRM 95B, AIRM 96A, AIRM 96B, AIRM 97A, AIRM 97B, AIRM 98A, and AIRM 98B. Day program courses AIRM 66A and AIRM 66B are equivalent to evening program courses AIRM 90A, AIRM 90B, AIRM 91A, AIRM 91B, AIRM 92A, AIRM 92B, AIRM 93A, and AIRM 93B.

Successful completion of this program enables students to take the FAA examination in General and Powerplant. Passing the General Exam plus the Airframe and/or Powerplant Exam provides certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician which is required for employment in this field. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Core Courses
AIRM 70AAircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
AIRM 70BAircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
AIRM 71Aviation Maintenance Science6
AIRM 72Aircraft Materials and Processes2
AIRM 95AAircraft Powerplant Theory3
AIRM 95BAircraft Powerplant Inspection and Maintenance3
AIRM 96AAircraft Turbine Engines3
AIRM 96BAircraft Propellers3
AIRM 97AAircraft Powerplant Instrumentation3
AIRM 97BAircraft Powerplant Fuel Systems3
AIRM 98AAircraft Power Plant Ignition Systems3
AIRM 98BAircraft Powerplant Lubricating Systems3
Total Units38

 Recommended Electives

Course Prefix Course Name Units
AIRM 74Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Work Experience2
AIRM 80Laboratory Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology0.5
PHYS 1Physics4

The Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Contact:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
1(800) 835-5322
www.faa.gov

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Connect learned theory with real-world problems and develop a logical solution to the problem.
  • Locate, interpret, and apply technical data from industry manuals and apply that technical data to a maintenance situation.
  • Determine several possible solutions for dealing with a given situation and then decide which solution(s) are ethical and which are not.
  • Demonstrate proper use of aircraft repair equipment.
  • Apply knowledge of aeronautics, aircraft maintenance, and aviation regulations.
  • Inspect an aircraft/aircraft component and determine if the unit conforms to industry established standards.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
AIRM 95A Aircraft Powerplant Theory 3
AIRM 95B Aircraft Powerplant Inspection and Maintenance 3
AIRM 96A Aircraft Turbine Engines 3
AIRM 96B Aircraft Propellers 3
 Units12
Winter Term 1
AIRM 72 Aircraft Materials and Processes 1.5
AIRM 73 1.5
 Units3
Spring Term 1
AIRM 97A Aircraft Powerplant Instrumentation 3
AIRM 97B Aircraft Powerplant Fuel Systems 3
AIRM 98A Aircraft Power Plant Ignition Systems 3
AIRM 98B Aircraft Powerplant Lubricating Systems 3
 Units12
Summer Term 1
AIRM 71 Aviation Maintenance Science 6
 Units6
Fall Term 2
Begin: Certificate T0981 Airframe Maint. Tech 1  
 Units0
Winter Term 2
AIRM 70A Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics 3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
Continue w/Certificate T0981 Airframe Maint Tech. 1  
 Units0
Summer Term 2
AIRM 70B Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics 3
Certificate:Aircraft Power. Maint. Tech. eve T0952 2  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5  
 Units3
 Total Units39
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