Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics

Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics

Post-Secondary Adult Vocational Certificate (PSAV) / Program Code: 5273

Powerplant mechanics are authorized to work on engines and do limited work on propellers. Combination airframe-and-powerplant mechanics-called A&P mechanics-work on all parts of the plane except the instruments. Most mechanics working on civilian aircraft today are A&P mechanics.

The Powerplant Maintenance Technician certificate program leads to the Federal Aviation Administration airframe certificate. The course of study complies with FAR Part 147 and the program is FAA certified. Completion of the program is contingent upon students passing the Test of Adult Basic Education in Math and Reading. The TABE must be taken within six weeks of enrollment into the General portion of the program.

Completion of the certificate programs may convert into college credit (30 credits per license) toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management.

This program is offered in 400-hour blocks and requires special permission before registration.

2011 Gainful Employment Disclosure

This program meets public institution criteria as a 'Gainful Employment Program' as stipulated by the US Department of Education; as such, the college is required to disclose the following information:

CIP to SOC Linkage

Florida Department of Education's Classification of Instruction Program (CIP) Code to the U.S. Department of Labor's Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) Code Linkage

CIP Code	Program Title	Aligned Job Title	Avg. Annual Salary	SOC Code	O* Net Link
0647060800	Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$52,180	493011	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3011.00

Program Costs

In-State Program Costs

Tuition & Fees (includes special course fees):	$3,975.00
Room & Board	$0.00
Books & Supplies:	$400.00
Other Costs:	$1,215.00
Total Program Cost:	$5,590.00

Out-of-Sate Program Costs

Tuition & Fees (includes special course fees):	$12,807.63
Room & Board	$0.00
Books & Supplies:	$400.00
Other Costs:	$1,215.00
Total Program Cost:	$14,422.63

Median Student Loan Debt Incurred

Median amount borrowed for private and Title IV Loans: $4,500

Job Placement Rate

Job placement rate of program graduates according to the Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP)
Placement rate of all program graduates: 55%
Placement rate of program graduates in career field: 50%

On-time Completion Rate

The completion rate of students who have graduated the program of study within the full-time attendance time frame.
Program Length: 12 months
On-time Completion Rate: 29%

Download the 2011 General Employment Disclosure