Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology AS, M

The Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology major provides general education and knowledge and skills required for entry level employment in aircraft powerplant maintenance. The aircraft powerplant maintenance training received at the CCSF Aeronautics Department is certified by the FAA, CFR Part 147. Upon successfully completing and passing (with at least a 70% score) all required subject areas associated with the aircraft powerplant maintenance training, as well as completing and passing all General Education courses, the student will then qualify to receive the Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology Certificate and Associate of Science and qualify to take their FAA exams. Once the graduating student passes all the required FAA exams, they are qualified to work in the aviation industry as a FAA Certified Powerplant Technician.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Describe and analyze the various aircraft parts and components, and troubleshoot the related systems.
  
• Use shop safety practices related to aircraft maintenance.
  
• Perform inspections that will determine the airworthiness of aircraft systems and components.
  
• Demonstrate proper aircraft maintenance procedures as per specified authorized references.
  
• Apply the techniques utilized in overhauling an aircraft reciprocating engine.
  

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We anticipate approximately 10-15 completers per academic year. 

This AS degree fits the goals of CCSF and the Airport center to prepare students to enter the workforce. The classes included in the Major are directly aligned with certificated programs to complete the FAA mandated curriculum and qualify to take the FAA exams and work as a FAA certified powerplant technician.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AIRC 101	Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance	8	S1
AIRC 104	Propulsion Powerplant Systems	8	S1
AIRC 102	Basic Electricity and Electrical Circuits	8	S2
AIRC 103	Powerplant Theory and Maintenance	8	S2
AIRC 105	Powerplant Systems and Components	8	S3

Required Major Total: 40 units

S1 = 16 units

S2 = 16 units

S3 = 14 units

S4 = 14 units

TOTAL UNITS: 60 units

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San Francisco State University offers a BS degree in Aviation. Our program compliments theirs and we transfer students there to continue their education. College of Alameda in Alameda and Gavilan College in San Martin both offer similar programs in Aircraft Maintenance, however, they are in the East Bay and South Bay respectively and therefore serve separate urban populations.