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Aviation Maintenance Technology

If you like airplanes and enjoy fixing things with tools, a career as an aviation technician could be a good fit.

In this program, you’ll learn to inspect, service and repair airplanes and helicopters of all sizes. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved courses provide a well-rounded education in general aviation mechanics. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with aircraft structures, engines, hydraulics, electrical wiring, flight instruments and other aviation components and systems.

As a graduate of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the FAA exam for licensure in both airframes and powerplants. Whether you want to work on single-engine airplanes or large commercial jet aircraft, this program will prepare you for a multitude of career options with major airlines, manufacturers, repair stations, structural repair facilities and other organizations in the aviation industry.

Detailed Information

You will be required to provide a basic set of hand tools for use during the program. Tools cost between $1,000 and $1,500.

  1. Qualified to take the FAA general, airframe, and powerplant tests.
  2. Able to perform the duties of a beginning certified mechanic with entry level skills in the repair, maintenance, inspection and overhaul of airframe and of aircraft powerplants, including electrical systems, sheet metal, welding, hydraulic systems, rigging and assembly, wood, fabric and finishes, propellers, ignition systems, lubrication systems, and general overhaul procedures.
  3. Able to use tools, equipment, methods, and procedures in repair, maintenance, and inspection of aircraft and powerplants.
  4. Able to meet the requirements for an AAS degree from Spokane Community College.

Breaking Ground on Your Pathway


Plan Your Courses

Meet with our counselors to customize this plan just for you. You can also search the quarterly schedule for class days and times.

Placement

Math placement is not required for this program.
English placement is not required for this program.

This certificate provides students with both theory and practical lab application in powerplant theory and construction both for reciprocating and turbine engines, and theory and repair of powerplant accessories. This certificate in conjunction with the General Aircraft Maintenance Certificate allows students to be eligible to apply for a Federal Aviation Administration Maintenance Powerplant License. Completion of the General Aircraft Maintenance Certificate is required before an Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate can be issued. 

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Total Program Credits: 40


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCFT245
Airframe Reciprocating Engines  
5
ARCFT246
Airframe Reciprocating Engines Shop  
5
ARCFT247
Airframe Turbine Engines  
5
ARCFT248
Airframe Turbine Engines Shop  
5
Total Credits
 
20

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ARCFT255
Powerplant Combustions, Monitoring, & Exhaust Systems  
5
ARCFT256
Powerplant Combustions, Monitoring, & Exhaust Systems Shop  
5
ARCFT257
Powerplant Propellers, Airflow, & Cooling Systems  
5
ARCFT258
Powerplant Propellers, Airflow, & Cooling Systems Shop  
5
Total Credits
 
20

Estimated costs for completing this program

 
WA Resident
Non-Resident
International
Tuition
$ 3,523
$ 4,169
$ 7,659
Books
$ 702
$ 702
$ 702
Course Fees
$ 406
$ 406
$ 406
Institutional Fees
$ 1,071
$ 1,071
$ 1,071
Total Costs
$ 5,702
$ 6,348
$ 9,838

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

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James Shearer

james.shearer@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8492