Powerplant Certificate

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Minimum Requirements for Powerplant Certificate: 40 credits

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

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Complete the certificate requirements. 1
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
Powerplant Subjects
Complete the following:
AFPM F236Aircraft Electrical Systems4
AFPM F238Aircraft Fire Protection Systems0.5
AFPM F239Aircraft Instrument Systems1.5
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 Credits40
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As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations content is embedded in the major required courses for this program. 

Note: This is a one-year program, usually starting at the beginning of September. Entry at other times is allowed only with departmental approval. A personal background check and drug test will be required prior to acceptance into the airframe and powerplant, airframe or powerplant certificate programs.

Upon completion of the Powerplant Certificate, students are prepared to sit for the Mechanic (Powerplant) through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirement:

  • Minimum ALEKS score of 30.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
AFPM F16510,20.5AFPM F242206AFPM F236204
AFPM F166203.5AFPM F247204AFPM F269202
AFPM F167201AFPM F274203AFPM F289201
AFPM F16820.5AFPM F27620.5AFPM F29120.5
AFPM F16920.5  
AFPM F170204.5  
AFPM F171201  
AFPM F1729,13,202.5  
AFPM F173201.5  
AFPM F174201.5  
AFPM F23820.5  
AFPM F239201.5  
 19 13.5 7.5
Total Credits 40

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of 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 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