General Powerplant Maintenance Certificate

Certificate Program

With the growing need for aircraft maintenance technicians, there has never been a better time to start your career with a certificate in powerplant maintenance from Delaware Tech. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to be a professional powerplant maintenance technician.  Upon completion of this program, the student will be prepared to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification exams, earning a FAA Airframe license and the opportunity to enter a challenging and exciting career in the aviation industry. Through the study of powerplant maintenance theory and practical application the student will develop critical thinking and hands on skills needed for success in the field of aircraft maintenance.

The Powerplant Maintenance Technology certificate program prepares graduates for entry-level positions as powerplant maintenance technicians. Graduates will acquire knowledge and skills needed in engine teardown and build-up, inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing engines. Graduates will possess the training qualifications and be capable and competent to successfully pass the Federal Aviation Administration Powerplant mechanic certification examination. Students must hold a license in airframe maintenance to enroll in this certificate program.

This program is presented in two sections:

• General: The student will develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects related to the principles of powerplant maintenance, as well as the tools and technologies required to do the job. Through practical application the student will gain the confidence to perform the many tasks associated with aircraft maintenance.
• Powerplant: The student will become knowledgeable about aircraft powerplant systems including: reciprocating and turbine engines, propeller repair and maintenance, supporting systems and operations. In nearly 80 hands-on projects, including engine teardown, inspection, re-assembly and operation of both reciprocating and turbine engines and more, the student will be well prepared for the FAA certification exams.

This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare you for positions in:

• FAA certified powerplant maintenance technician            
• Lead technician
• Aircraft powerplant inspector
• Maintenance controller 

What You Will Earn

Competitive annual salaries starting from $33,000 to $47,000

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Demonstrate professionalism and adherence to safety and environmental procedures and regulation in the workplace.
2. Adhere to and apply appropriate FAA regulation and industry publications.
3. Explain and apply the principles of aircraft inspection, repair, and maintenance.
4. Explain and apply the principles of powerplant.