Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician is a two- to four-year certificate program at Orange Coast College, a public institution located in Costa Mesa, CA. This program is part of the aircraft powerplant technology field (CIP 47.0608) and provides comprehensive training in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of aircraft engines and associated systems in alignment with FAA requirements.

Orange Coast College also offers a shorter one- to two-year certificate in Aircraft Powerplant Technology as well as programs in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology. The extended certificate provides deeper coverage of powerplant systems, preparing students for FAA Powerplant mechanic certification and careers in aviation maintenance facilities.