Career and Technical Certificate - Aviation Powerplant Mechanics

• Leads to state or organizational license or Certification:  Successful completion of the EFSC Aviation Powerplant Mechanics Career and Technical Certificate (CTC), prepares students for the FAA Aviation Mechanic oral, written, and practical exams for the Powerplant (P) rating. 
• Cost associated with taking the exam:  All exam fees vary based on Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) chosen. Written exams $175 each (General, Airframe, Powerplant); Oral and Practical exams ~$300-600 each (General, Airframe, Powerplant).
• Where to take the exam:  Find a Test Center

This program prepares students for a rewarding career as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT). AMTs are certificated by the FAA based on training and experience demonstrated through successful completion of written, oral, and practical exams. With highly technical skills, AMTs work for commercial airlines, aviation manufacturing, repair stations, and general aviation and aerospace industries. AMT skills are also transferable to other industries. Instruction consists of academic as well as laboratory and hands-on, practical training.

FAA certified maintenance technicians have the important responsibility of keeping aircraft and related equipment working safely and efficiently. Aviation Maintenance Technicians with a Powerplant (P) rating can inspect, repair, and maintain engines and propellers installed on an aircraft.

At EFSC, Aviation Maintenance students begin with the Aviation Airframe Mechanics CTC (which starts with General Mechanics) before moving to the Aviation Powerplant Mechanics CTC.

Students are admitted to the Aviation program on a selective basis. The program is structured as a full-time, cohort program. 

Refer to the Career and Technical Certificates  overview page to find information about admission, graduation, testing, and other requirements. 

Visit the program page for more details. Learn how to apply. Make an appointment. Explore your future! Ask for the Aviation Information Package. Email: CareerTechLA@easternflorida.edu.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Clock Hours
Completion Group 1
AMT 0708	Aviation Maintenance Technology General 1	225
AMT 0709	Aviation Maintenance Technology General 2	225
Completion Group 2
AMT 0821	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant 1	225
AMT 0822	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant 2	225
AMT 0823	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant 3	225
AMT 0824	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant 4	225
Total Clock Hours		1350

A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain reciprocating engines, their ignition systems, fuel metering and induction systems, engine exhaust, cooling, lubricating, propellers, and propeller governing systems.
   • Core Ability Supported: Process Information
2. Demonstrate the skills required to repair reciprocating engines including their removal, overhaul, installation, and operation.
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
3.  Demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain turbine engines, engine fire protection, engine instrument systems, lubrication, cooling, ignition, fuel metering systems, and powerplant electrical systems.
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
4. Demonstrate the skills required for turbine engine removal, overhaul, installation, and operation.
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems