| College or Training Provider |
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
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| Program Title |
Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Powerplant
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| Program Description |
Students pursuing a Certificate of Technical Studies for Powerplant Mechanic can takethis as a standalone certificate program, or as part of a full A&P training course.Students in this program will receive training in general areas of aircraft maintenance,including basic electricity, aircraft drawings, weight/balance, ground operations,corrosion control, maintenance records and publication, basic math, and physics. Uponcertification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), students are eligibleto work on aircraft reciprocating and turbine engines, engine components, engine fireprotection, fuel, electrical, lubrication, ignition and starting, cooling, and exhaustsystems. A full-time commitment is required for students to complete the intensive, year-longprogram. Classes start each fall semester and generally run Monday through Fridayfrom 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. This is a competitive enrollment program with limited seating.Applications may be submitted online. The timeline for application is on the aviationmaintenance main page. Students must be accepted to the College, meet the program entry requirements, submitan application package to the department, and interview with the department chairprior to admittance into the program. Program applications can be submitted online or received through the contact at the bottom of this page.
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| Length |
48 weeks (144 hours)
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| Degree or Credential |
Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
AA/AS Degree
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| Program website |
http://www.mybrcc.edu/academics/transportation_technology/aviationmaintenance/ctspowerplant.php |
| Online or in-person |
In-person
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| May prepare students for these careers |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians; Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
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