Aviation Systems Technology – Powerplant Maintenance

Are you interested in a career working with aircraft engines? Forsyth Tech’s Powerplant Maintenance Certificate program prepares students for careers in aircraft maintenance and provides the hands-on training needed to pursue FAA certification as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). Students gain practical experience with aircraft engines, engine systems, electrical systems, fuel and ignition systems, and other essential powerplant maintenance skills, while developing a foundational understanding of FAA regulations and aviation safety.

Classes are held in the dedicated, 53,000-square-foot Aviation Technology Lab at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem. The curriculum includes FAA-required coursework, aviation math and physics, and comprehensive powerplant maintenance training. Upon completion of the certificate program, students will be prepared to pursue the FAA Powerplant rating and take the applicable FAA examinations.

A Powerplant Certificate can prepare students for entry-level opportunities in the aviation industry, including positions with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, repair stations, and other aviation organizations. Career opportunities may include aircraft maintenance technician, engine mechanic, or powerplant maintenance specialist. Students may also build on their training by pursuing additional aviation maintenance ratings and specialized fields such as avionics, rotorcraft, balloons and airships, and unmanned aircraft systems.

• Maintenance
• Electronics
• Inspection
• Diagnostics
• Communication
• Safety
• Management
• Regulations

Typically, it takes 2-3 semesters of full-time study to complete a certificate in Aviation Systems Technology – Powerplant Maintenance and requires approximately 45 credit hours.