2024-2025 College Catalog

Aviation Maintenance Technician-Power Plant TCC

Aviation Maintenance Technician-Power Plant TCC (Major Code: AM61)

Program Description

The Aviation Maintenance Technician-Powerplant program prepares students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft powerplant maintenance theory and practical application. This program meets the FAA academic requirements for Mechanic-Powerplant certification.

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Career Information

Occupation

Avionics Maintenance Technicians

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 11% over the next ten years. Estimated salaries start at $66,680 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

Airframe and Powerplant programs are highly competitive and in addition to the general college admissions requirements which can be found here: (General College Admissions Requirements), there are additional criteria used for the admission of students into this program:


· Must be at least 18 years old.
· Must be able to attend day courses full-time, Mon-Thurs.
· Must attend an information session (Please check the website for session dates and times).
· Must complete a YouScience Assessment (Access to be provided at information sessions).
· Must complete an application for admission and submit all required documents by the specified program deadline rather than the general college admissions deadline. (Please check the website for program specific deadlines).

Students who successfully meet the above requirements will be ranked based on the order that their completed application was submitted, as well as their YouScience rankings for “Most Interest” and “Highest Aptitude.” The program will accept 25 students based on those rankings every time a new cohort begins.

Program Contact Information

Clarence Willis
Program Chair, Aviation
Aviation Training Director
Office: Building A, Office AV1012B
Phone: 404-225-4497
Email: cwillis@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 3 terms

Credit Hours: 48

Estimated Program Cost: $8,626

Required Courses

 

Occupational Courses (48 Credits)

AVMT 1001Aviation Mathematics

2

AVMT 1011Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

3

AVMT 1021Aircraft Applied Sciences I

5

AVMT 1031Aircraft Electricity and Electronics

5

AVMT 1211Aviation Physics

2

AVMT 2211Reciprocating Engine Powerplants

4

AVMT 2231Gas Turbine Powerplants

4

AVMT 2251Aircraft Engine Inspection

2

AVMT 2261Aircraft Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems Master

4

AVMT 2271Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection and Electrical Systems

3

AVMT 2276Powerplant Ignition & Starting Systems

4

AVMT 2281Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems

3

AVMT 2286Aircraft Propeller Systems

3

Total Credit Hours: 48

 

Program Outcomes

1 Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft.
2 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft engines.
3 Program graduate will be prepared to sit for the FAA Mechanic-Power Plant certification exam.