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Contact: David YostTitle: Department ChairContact: dyost@mtsac.edu
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Technology and Health Division
Certificate T0982

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 ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98µþ . Day program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþ.

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

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    • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 49-3011.00

      Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $30.03

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $79,470.51
      Annual Job Openings
      1,978

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

      Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

      SOC Career Code: 51-2011.00

      Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.06

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $58,727.78
      Annual Job Openings
      421

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages

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  • Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology - Day

    Technology and Health Division
    Certificate T0982

    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 ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98µþ . Day program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþ.

    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
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65´¡Aircraft Powerplant Theory13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65µþAircraft Powerplant Systems13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70´¡Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70µþAircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý71Aviation Maintenance Science6
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý72Aircraft Materials and Processes2
    Total Units40

    Recommended ElectivesÌý

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý74Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Work Experience2
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý80Laboratory Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology0.5
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1Physics4
    Ìý
  • Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology- Evening

    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 coursesÌý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65µþ are equivalent to evening program courses´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95´¡,´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98µþ. Day program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþ.

    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
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70´¡Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70µþAircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý71Aviation Maintenance Science6
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý72Aircraft Materials and Processes2
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95´¡Aircraft Powerplant Theory3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95µþAircraft Powerplant Inspection and Maintenance3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96´¡Aircraft Turbine Engines3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96µþAircraft Propellers3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97´¡Aircraft Powerplant Instrumentation3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97µþAircraft Powerplant Fuel Systems3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98´¡Aircraft Power Plant Ignition Systems3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98µþAircraft Powerplant Lubricating Systems3
    Total Units38

    ÌýRecommended Electives

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý74Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Work Experience2
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý80Laboratory Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology0.5
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1Physics4
  • Airframe and Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology - Day

    Technology and Health Division
    Degree S0911

    This program prepares students to enter employment as a certified airframe and powerplant technician in the aircraft maintenance industry. Training is given in the overhaul of various airframes and powerplants and their components. Completion of this program leads to an Associate in Science degree. Two state-awarded certificates are also available upon successful completion of this program - one certificate in Airframe Maintenance Technology and one certificate in Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology. 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 coursesÌý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65µþ are equivalent to evening program courses´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98µþ. Day program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþ,´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡, and´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþ. The evening program courses are offered in 9-week modules.

    Successful completion of this program enables students to take the FAA examinations in Airframe, 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 a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

    This degree requires the completion of coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65´¡Aircraft Powerplant Theory13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65µþAircraft Powerplant Systems13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Structures13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþAircraft Airframe Maintenance Systems13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70´¡Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70µþAircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý71Aviation Maintenance Science6
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý72Aircraft Materials and Processes2
    Total Units66

    Recommended Electives

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý74Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Work Experience2
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý80Laboratory Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology0.5
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1Physics4

    Ìý

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Contact: David YostTitle: Department ChairContact: dyost@mtsac.edu

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