Both Aviation Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics are FAA approved Part 147 courses open to adult students. This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the commercial and general aviation industry as an Aviation Maintenance Technician with FAA Airframe Rating.

This occupation has an average wage of $29.72 an hour, based on the Florida Occupational Employment and Wages for Polk County.

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. The instructional processes, tools and materials used in this laboratory are similar to those used in industry.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Aviation Airframe Mechanic

Aviation Powerplant Mechanic

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs)

Aviation Airframe Mechanics

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two Occupational Completion Points. When offered at the postsecondary level, this program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering system) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Technical Colleges and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3)(b), F.S.

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of a two Occupational Completion Points. The Aviation Maintenance General Technician is a core course. When offered at the postsecondary level, this program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering system) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Technical Colleges and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3)(b), F.S.

Admission Requirements

The Aviation Airframe Mechanics and the Aviation Powerplant Mechanics program accepts both high school and adult students. Adult students desiring entry into the program must meet all general admission requirements for Traviss Technical College. High School Students: Contact the Central Florida Aerospace Academy of Kathleen High School. Adult students who are 16 years of age or older, who are interested in Technical College education for employment purposes and/or continuing their education at a postsecondary education institution. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis following a Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) assessment, if applicable, and an interview with a Counselor at Traviss. Students must be able to attend school regularly and to participate satisfactorily in the activities of this program.

Licensure/Certification

After successfully completing this program, students will be prepared to take the FAA License Examinations for Airframe ratings and or Powerplant ratings.