Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician is a one- to two-year certificate program at Orange Coast College, a public institution in Costa Mesa, CA. This program is part of the aircraft powerplant technology field (CIP 47.0608) and provides training in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft engines and related systems in preparation for FAA Powerplant certification.

Orange Coast College offers several related programs students may consider, including the Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, and programs in Photographic and Film/Video Technology. Students in this program can expect hands-on training covering reciprocating and turbine engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, and FAA-compliant maintenance procedures.