Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

The Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician certificate program at Rock Valley College is a 1-to-2-year certificate offered by this public institution in Rockford, IL. The program trains students in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft engines and powerplant systems in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and standards.

This program is classified under the aviation and airway science field (CIP 47.0608). Rock Valley College also offers a related Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician program at the 2-to-4-year certificate level. Other programs at the school include Electrician and Welding Technology/Welder as 1-to-2-year certificates, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician as 2-to-4-year certificates. Students completing this program may pursue FAA Powerplant certification and employment with airlines, repair stations, and aviation maintenance facilities.