Powerplant Maintenance

Spokane Community College ETPL
This certificate provides students with both theory and practical lab application in powerplant theory and construction both for reciprocating and turbine engines, and theory and repair of powerplant accessories. This certificate in conjunction with the General Aircraft Maintenance Certificate allows students to be eligible to apply for a Federal Aviation Administration Maintenance Powerplant License. Completion of the General Aircraft Maintenance Certificate is required before an Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate can be issued. This two-quarter certificate provides students with both theory and practical lab application in powerplant theory and construction both for reciprocating and turbine engines, and theory and repair of powerplant accessories. This certificate in conjunction with the General Aircraft Maintenance Certificate allows students to be eligible to apply for a Federal Aviation Administration Maintenance Powerplant License. Completion of the General Aircraft Maintenance Certificate is required before Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate programs are taken.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,637.00

Total required fees

$359.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

SCC - Felts Field

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

40

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Completion rate

62%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.82

Typical (median) annual earnings

$53,142.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Transportation and Warehousing

42%

Manufacturing

16%

Other Industries

15%

Administrative Support

13%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
55
Completion rate
62%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
86%
Female
14%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
83%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
19%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
74%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%