Aviation Maintenance Technology: Powerplant


Program Description
The aviation industry offers attractive positions for skilled, certified technicians who can repair, maintain and inspect aircraft. Tulsa Tech’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is second to none in course content and instructional facilities. Housed in a cutting-edge facility designed specifically for aviation instruction, the AMT program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFRs) Part 147 to offer training leading to FAA certification as an airframe and powerplant technician. The FAA-approved portion of the program features three basic parts: (1) General, (2) Airframe, and (3) Powerplant. You must successfully complete the General program before entering either the Airframes and/or Powerplant part of the program.

With continuing advances in powerplant technology, skilled powerplant technicians can anticipate interesting and rewarding positions in the aviation industry. Tulsa Tech’s AMT-Powerplant program will prepare you to inspect, repair, and maintain both reciprocating and turbine engines and the systems associated with them. Your classroom instruction, ranging from overhaul to ignition to fuel to fire protection to exhaust, cooling and lubricating systems, will be reinforced by hands-on work in laboratory and hangar settings like those found in aviation workplaces. Successfully completing the AMT-Powerplant program offers you the options of taking the FAA-Powerplant mechanic’s exam and entering the workforce, enrolling in the AMT-Airframe program, or applying nine hours of credit toward an associate or bachelors degree.

Program Hours and Length
Adults students only - 707 class hours. May enroll at various times throughout the year.
Daytime session - 7:30am - 2:20pm.
Evening session - 5:30pm - 10:20pm.



Tuition
Adult: $2.50/hr; $1,767.50 total program cost (approximately).



Books and Supplies
Books/$330; Tools/$550-$1,000.



Prerequisite
Successful completion of AMT-General.



College Credit
Can earn college credit toward an associate degree in applied science from Tulsa Community College.



Credentials and Industry Certifications
FAA Mechanic’s Certification, Powerplant Rating



Career Opportunities
Repair Station Mechanic, Powerplant Mechanic.



Application Process
Adults: contact Tulsa Tech’s Guidance and Assessment office 918.828.5151, e-mail susan.ott@tulsatech.org or check out our website at www.tulsatech.com.



Financial Aid
Scholarships available for eligible students. Call 918.828.5215 for detailed information.



Internship
None


Tulsa Area Average Salary
$11.92-$24.40.


Program Courses
POWERPLANT I
Reciprocating Engine Ignition Systems
Reciprocating Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems
Reciprocating Engine Fire Protection and Instrumentation Systems
Propeller and Propeller Governing Systems

POWERPLANT II
Fundamentals of Reciprocating Engines, Exhaust, Cooling and Lubricating Systems
Reciprocating Engine Overhaul
Reciprocating Engine Removal, Installation, Operation, and Inspection

POWERPLANT III
Turbine Engines Fundamentals
Turbine Engine Metering Systems
Turbine Engine Overhaul
Turbine Engine Removal, Installation and Operation
Turbine Engine Inspection, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance

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