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Aviation Powerplant Mechanics

Lively Technical College’s aviation program is an Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to train prospective aircraft mechanics for careers in the airline industry, in aviation maintenance facilities, and in commercial and General Aviation (GA).

Program Overview

The Aviation Powerplant Mechanics  program is designed to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the commercial and general aviation industry.  Instruction is designed to prepare students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license examinations for Airframe ratings.  Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 identifies minimum requirements for the certification and operation of an AMTS. The regulation includes both the curriculum requirements and the operating rules for all certificated AMTSs. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required of mechanics are considerable and demand high-quality training. Therefore, the FAA requires high standards from the AMTS.

The Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician profession offers a vast array of career opportunities ranging from general aviation to commercial aviation, from aircraft or component manufacturers to aircraft repair, and overhaul at both domestic and foreign fixed base operations. Aviation Maintenance Technology consists of two programs with one common core and two additional occupational completion points (per program), and is designed to train students in the skills, knowledge, and related abilities necessary for entry into the aviation maintenance profession. The student will be prepared for the Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification.

STUDENTS WISHING TO CONTINUE TO THE AVIATION AIRFRAME MECHANIC PROGRAM WILL NEED TO ENROLL FOR ANOTHER 810 HOURS AT A TUITION RATE OF $2,365.20 PLUS REGISTRATION/FACILITY USAGE ($190.00), MISCELLANEOUS FEES ($130.00), AND LAB FEES ($300.00) AND THE AIRFRAME TEXTBOOK KIT ($157.42) FOR A TOTAL OF: $3,142.62.

Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Maintenance

Employment Opportunities

  • Aviation General Maintenance Technician
  • Airframe Maintenance Technician
  • Powerplant Maintenance Technician

What You'll Learn

  • Perform basic aircraft drawing skills.
  • Demonstrate aircraft weight and balance skills.
  • Perform ground operations and servicing duties.
  • Demonstrate mathematical skills.
  • Maintain forms and records.
  • Apply principles of basic physics.
  • Demonstrate the use of maintenance publications and appropriate communication skills.
  • Demonstrate employability skills as an Aviation Maintenance General Technician.
  • Maintain aircraft fluid lines and fittings.
  • Perform aircraft materials and processes skills, cleaning and corrosion-control operations and perform basic electricity skills.
  • Interpret mechanic privileges and limitations.
  • Perform basic reciprocating engine skills, turbine engine skills and engine inspection.
  • Maintain engine instrument systems, engine fire-protection systems, engine electrical systems, lubrication systems, ignition and starting systems.
  • Maintain fuel-metering systems, engine fuel systems, induction and engine airflow systems, engine cooling systems, engine exhaust and reverser systems.
  • Maintain aircraft propellers, unducted fans and auxiliary power units.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of FAA Powerplant licensing requirements.
  • Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician (AMT) with an FAA Powerplant rating.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship opportunities in Aviation Powerplant Maintenance occupations.
Aviation Maintenance

STUDENTS WISHING TO CONTINUE TO THE AVIATION AIRFRAME MECHANIC PROGRAM WILL NEED TO ENROLL FOR ANOTHER 810 HOURS AT A TUITION RATE OF $2,365.20 PLUS REGISTRATION/FACILITY USAGE ($190.00), MISCELLAENOUS FEES ($130.00), AND LAB FEES ($300.00) AND THE AIRFRAME TEXTBOOK KIT ($131.54) FOR A TOTAL OF: $3,116.74.

 

AVIATION TESTING FEES

Program Requirements

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics · I470612/I470622 · 1350 Hours

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length SOC Code
A AMT0705 Aviation Maintenance General Technician 540 49-3011
B AMT0775 Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 1 540 49-3011
B AMT0776 Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 2 270 49-3011

Program Costs

$3,942.00 Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92 x 1350 hours)
$467.24 Bookstore Costs
$112.50 Registration Fee ($45.00 per semester x 2.5)
$125.00 Facility Usage Fee ($50.00 per semester x 2.5)
$750.00 Lab Fee ($300.00 per semester x 2.5)
$90.00 Miscellaneous Fee (paid first semester)
Total Costs $5,486.74

Employers of Graduates

Program Instructors

Joseph Garcia
Joe Garcia
Instructor

Phone: (850) 488-2461

Email: garciaj@leonschools.net

Rutledge Fuller
Rutledge Fuller
Instructor

Phone: (850) 488-2461

Email: fullerr@leonschools.net

Andy Baker
Andy Baker
Instructor

Phone: (850) 488-2460

Email: bakerr@leonschools.net

Occupational Advisory Committee

James “Jim” Bragdon
Adapt Air LLC
Joel “Lee” Majors
Leon County Sheriff’s Office
Edward Hudson
Hudson Aircraft
Christopher Bodine
StandardAero Business Aviation Services, LLC