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Submitter's Information

Name

Nicole Griffin

Title

Dean of CTE

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Cerro Coso Community College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Nicole Griffin

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Program Details

Program Title

Aviation Mechanic Technician - Powerplant

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics (095020)

Projected Start Date

01/01/26

Catalog Description

The Aviation Mechanic Technician-Powerplant Certificate of Achievement (30 units) is designed to develop skills for licensure and entry into the field of aviation maintenance. Upon completion of this certificate, students demonstrate a general understanding of aircraft engines, apply critical thinking skills to technical issues, make preliminary diagnoses during troubleshooting, remove and replace aircraft components, and demonstrate an understanding of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. This program prepares students for careers as aircraft mechanics, aircraft nondestructive testing analysts, aviation troubleshooters, and aviation quality control managers.

Each course for this certificate must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or of "P" if the class is taken on a pass/no-pass basis.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Program estimates 40-60 completers annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The program goal is occupational.

This certificate is part of a comprehensive multi-certification program to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the Aviation Mechanic Technician General written and oral exams for certification. Advisory boards and industry partners have expressed a need for certified Aviation Mechanics.


Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

30

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform an ignition systems check to include ignition switch, ignition leads, magnetos, harnesses, and spark plugs.
  2. Identify and explain the function of all parts of the cylinder assembly.
  3. During an engine overhaul, perform a valve refacing so that valve seat is concentric with valve guide.

Complete all of the following courses:

AERO C107X 7.5 Units

AERO C108X 7.5 Units

AERO C109X 7.5 Units

AERO C110X 7.5 Units

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AERO C107XAircraft Mechanic Technician Powerplant I7.5 Y1
AERO C108XAircraft Mechanic Technician Powerplant II7.5Y1
AERO C109XAircraft Maintenance Technician Powerplant III7.5Y1
AERO C110XAircraft Maintenance Technician Powerplant IV7.5Y1

Supporting Documents

Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions

Submission Details

Published at

10/07/25 - 01:43 PM

Status

Recommended

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