About the Program
The Aviation Maintenance Technology: Powerplant program at Tarrant County College offers comprehensive training in the maintenance and repair of aircraft engines and propulsion systems. Students develop the skills to inspect, troubleshoot, and service turbine engines, reciprocating engines, propeller systems, and aircraft fuel metering components to FAA standards.
Key areas of study include:
- Turbine engine theory, maintenance, and overhaul
- Reciprocating engine systems and overhaul
- Propeller systems
- Aircraft fuel metering and fuel system components
- Auxiliary power unit maintenance
Details
- Degree/Certification: Mechanic Certificate - Powerplant
- Program: Aviation Maintenance Technology: Powerplant
- Length of Program: 2 Years
Graduates will be eligible to take the FAA Powerplant Mechanic certification exam and pursue careers maintaining and repairing the engines and propulsion systems found on a variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
For more information or to enroll, please contact the Aviation Maintenance program coordinator at 817-515-7100 or email aviation@tccd.edu.