Aviation: Powerplant (470J)
Offered on: North Campus (Afternoon/Evening) and Laural Oaks (Day & Evening)
Nature of Profession
Aviation mechanics repair and perform scheduled maintenance on airplanes and helicopters. They inspect aircraft as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
To learn more about careers related to the Aviation: Powerplant Program view:
- Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
- This Title-IV-eligible certificate is subject to the US Department of Education gainful employment regulations. These regulations require that we make the gainful employment program disclosure information available to you so that you may make informed decisions about which program best meets your career path needs.
Courses
Students must have their 8610 for General and Airframe, or their Airframe FAA License, or the associated credits for General and Airframe to qualify for this certificate.
Degree requirements are different than FAA requirements for testing and licensures. Please contact Amy McClellan for clarification or questions.
Fall Semester | First Year
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AVIT 2363 | Aircraft Propellers & Cooling Systems | 5 |
| MATH 1120 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 1117 | Applied Physics I (Mechanics) | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Spring Semester | First Year
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AVIT 2351 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines I | 6 |
| AVIT 2352 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines II | 6 |
| AVIT 2353 | Aircraft Fuel Metering | 5 |
Summer Semester | First Year
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AVIT 2361 | Aircraft Turbine Engines I | 6 |
| AVIT 2362 | Aircraft Turbine Engines II | 6 |
| AVIT 2364 | Aircraft Powerplant Inspections | 3 |
