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Aircraft Powerplant
...A specialization of Aviation Maintenance Technology
 

Texas State Technical College also offers Certificate of Completion programs in Aircraft Powerplant. The estimated time for a full-time academically prepared student to complete each of the separate certificate programs is one year.

In preparing to earn Powerplant ratings, students gain hands-on experience working with turbine and reciprocating engines and other related systems. Students develop the skills to troubleshoot engine problems while learning theories behind engine functions.

 
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Powerplant Certificate
    Total Credits: 40
 
First SemesterCredits
AERM1101 Introduction to Aviation1
AERM1203 Shop Practices2
AERM1208 Federal Aviation Regulations (TP)2
AERM1210 Ground Operations (TP)2
AERM1314 Basic Electricity3
AERM1315 Aviation Science3
AERM1205 Weight and Balance (TP)2
Semester Total 15
 
Second SemesterCredits
AERM1344 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines3
AERM1356 Airframe Powerplant Electrical3
AERM1357 Fuel Metering and Induction Systems3
AERM1340 Aircraft Propellers3
Semester Total 12
 
Third SemesterCredits
AERM1351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Theory3
AERM2547 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines Overhaul5
AERM2351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Overhaul3
AERM2252 Aircraft Powerplant Inspection2
Semester Total 13
 
 
 
Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.
 
Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

 

 
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