Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician is a two- to four-year certificate program at Snead State Community College, a public institution in Boaz, Alabama. This extended program builds comprehensive skills in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of aircraft engines and related powerplant systems.

Offered within the aircraft powerplant technology field (CIP 47.0608), this credential provides more in-depth preparation than the one- to two-year certificate option also available at the school. Snead State additionally offers programs in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology at both certificate levels, allowing students to pursue a range of credentials in aviation maintenance and industrial mechanics.