Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

The Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician program at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution. The program falls within the aviation maintenance technology field (CIP 47.0608) and prepares students to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft engines and related powerplant systems in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration standards.

Lake Area Technical College in Watertown offers a range of applied technical programs alongside aviation, including Robotics Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Students in the Aircraft Powerplant Technology program can expect training in piston and turbine engines, fuel systems, electrical components, and FAA-required documentation and safety procedures.