Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

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Minimum Requirements for Airframe and Powerplant Certificate: 60 credits

Students must earn a C- or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Complete the certificate requirements. 1
Airframe and Powerplant Program Requirements
General FAA Subjects
Complete the following:
AFPM F165Mathematics for AMTs0.5
AFPM F166Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics3.5
AFPM F167Physics for AMTs1
AFPM F168Aircraft Technical Drawings0.5
AFPM F169Fluid Lines and Fittings0.5
AFPM F170Aircraft Materials, Hardware and Processes4.5
AFPM F171Cleaning and Corrosion Control1
AFPM F172Federal Aviation Regulations and Publications2.5
AFPM F173Weight and Balance1.5
AFPM F174Ground Operations and Servicing1.5
Combined Systems and Components Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F236Aircraft Electrical Systems4
AFPM F238Aircraft Fire Protection Systems0.5
AFPM F239Aircraft Instrument Systems1.5
Airframe Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F237Airframe Fuel Systems1.5
AFPM F241Transport Category Aircraft Systems0.5
AFPM F243Ice and Rain Control Systems0.5
AFPM F268Communication and Navigation Systems1
AFPM F273Environmental Systems1
AFPM F275Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems2
AFPM F277Landing Gear Systems3
AFPM F279Non-Metallic Structures1.5
AFPM F281Aircraft Fabric Covering and Finishes1.5
AFPM F283Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures3
AFPM F285Aircraft Welding1.5
AFPM F287Flight Controls1.5
AFPM F288Airframe Inspection1
AFPM F290Airframe Testing0.5
Powerplant Requirements
Complete the following:
AFPM F242Aircraft Reciprocating Engines6
AFPM F247Turbine Engines4
AFPM F269Ignition and Starting Systems2
AFPM F274Engine Fuel Metering Systems3
AFPM F276Propellers0.5
AFPM F289Engine Inspection1
AFPM F291Powerplant Testing0.5
Total Credits60
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As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations contents are embedded in the major required courses for this program.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Possess the skills and knowledge to become highly competitive candidates for job openings and promotions in repairing and maintaining airframes and powerplants
  • Possess the skills and knowledge expected of professionals in the aviation industry
  • Possess writing, oral communication and computation skills and an understanding of human relations skills sufficient for employment in the aviation maintenance industry