The Aviation Maintenance Technology program gives you the opportunity to obtain the FAA-approved Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate in one year and an Associate in Applied Science degree with an additional semester of classes. The FAA approved certificate allows you to take the FAA written, oral and practical tests in the General, Airframe, and Powerplant courses. Upon successful completion of the FAA tests, the FAA will issue a FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License.
This program offers a one-year or two-year format. The one-year format allows you to obtain the A&P Certificate (core courses) in 50 weeks (eight hours per day). The two-year format allows you to complete the A&P Certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree taking classes four hours per day.
Powerplant Certificate (009C)
| Total Credits: | 36 | |
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVMT听140 | Materials, Processes, and Fabrication | 3 |
| AVMT听145 | Basic Electricity & Technology | 3 |
| AVMT听150 | Fundamentals & Operations | 3 |
| AVMT听155 | Regulations & Science | 3 |
| AVMT听157 | Propulsion Systems I | 3 |
| AVMT听158 | Propulsion Systems II | 3 |
| AVMT听171 | Powerplant Systems I | 3 |
| AVMT听172 | Powerplant Systems II | 3 |
| AVMT听176 | Powerplant Components I | 3 |
| AVMT听177 | Powerplant Components II | 3 |
| AVMT听186 | Reciprocating Engine Maintenance I | 3 |
| AVMT听187 | Reciprocating Engine Maintenance II | 3 |
State Regulatory Requirements
Meets Requirements in
This program MEETS the State educational requirements for licensure, certification or registry in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia
Does not Meet Requirements in
This program DOES NOT MEET the State educational requirements for licensure, certification or registry in: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Changes?
Changes from Prior Year: N/A
CERTIFICATION PASS RATE
In order to become a licensed mechanic for Aviation Maintenance Powerplant, applicants must pass both the Aviation Maintenance General Test and the Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Test. Below are the average pass rates for SWIC graduates from 2020-2021.
AMG – Aviation Maintenance General 90%
AMP – Aviation Maintenance Powerplant 91%