Aviation Powerplant Mechanics is a Certificate program offered by Charlotte Technical College in Punta Gorda, FL. The program takes 900 clock hours — about 27 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $2,628.
Program Overview
This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in the commercial and general aviation industry. Instruction is designed to prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license examinations for Powerplant ratings.
The Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 1 course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Aviation Maintenance General Technician course. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional aviation mechanic. Students study reciprocating engines, turbine engines, fuel, induction, exhaust, ignition, electrical, starting, lubrication and cooling systems.
The Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 2 course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician 1 course. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional aviation mechanic. Students study propellers, engine removal and replacement, fire protection systems and engine maintenance and operation. Employability skills and entrepreneurship are included with potential externships after 70% program completion.
FAA Part 147. CTC is certified by the FAA as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School under Part 147, License #CCNT646K. Adults take all courses at the Punta Gorda Airport extension campus.
What sets this Program apart
Industry certifications.
Airframe Powerplant Mechanic industry certification is FEDAA010 FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician - Powerplant.
What the program teaches. After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Practice shop safety and human factors.
- Perform basic aircraft drawing skills.
- Demonstrate aircraft weight and balance skills.
- Perform ground operations and servicing duties.
- Demonstrate mathematical skills.
- Maintain forms and records.
- Apply principles of basic physics.
- Demonstrate the use of maintenance publications.
Admission Requirements and Process
Charlotte Technical College accepts applications on a non-discriminatory basis from anyone having the interest and ability to benefit from an occupational training program. Charlotte Technical College admits as postsecondary (adult) students those individuals who have completed their secondary school education, or who are 16 years of age or older and have officially withdrawn from high school.
Program prerequisites may vary because of occupational requirements, School Board Policy, and/or licensing regulations. Licensure programs that require a high school diploma or GED diploma for entry do not accept either correspondence diplomas or diplomas from non-accredited schools.
Program prerequisites.
Aviation Powerplant Mechanic requires that students must have completed General Course Requirements (450 hours).
Basic skills. Students who have an associate's degree or higher, received equivalency scores from previous testing within the last two years, or earned a high school diploma since 2008 may be exempt from academic assessment testing. The most frequently used assessment is the CASAS test, which is administered on campus for a fee of $20. The published basic skills requirement for this program is Mathematics 241 Reading Language Arts 239 (CASAS scale scores).
Florida residency. To qualify for in-state tuition, prospective students must have two documents indicating that they (or their parents/guardian if the student is under the age of 24) have lived in Florida at least 12 months prior to the first day of their first term of enrollment.
Students applying for admission to most programs at Charlotte Technical College are accepted upon completion of the registration process on a first-come, first-serve basis.
General Requirements
- Age and schoolingCharlotte Technical College admits as postsecondary (adult) students those individuals who have completed their secondary school education, or who are 16 years of age or older and…
- Application feeThere is a non-refundable $25.00 application fee for Adult Career Preparation programs.
- Basic skills test, if applicableTake the CASAS test if applicable; it is administered on campus for a fee of $20. This program requires Mathematics 241 Reading Language Arts 239.
- Official transcriptsSubmit official high school/GED and college transcripts; some programs do not require a high school diploma/GED, so check this program's prerequisites.
- Florida residency documentsTo qualify for in-state tuition, provide two documents showing you have lived in Florida at least 12 months prior to the first day of your first term of enrollment.
- Program prerequisitesAviation Powerplant Mechanic requires that students must have completed General Course Requirements (450 hours).
Application Process
- 1Check the program timeline checklistCheck the Program Timeline Checklist, Prerequisites and Student Selection Criteria for this program.
- 2Pay the application feePay the non-refundable $25.00 application fee and write down the transaction number for the next step.
- 3Complete the CTC Registration PacketComplete the applicant demographics (only if you did not attend a Charlotte County Public School) and the CTC Registration Packet, printed on one side of the page only.
- 4Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov and choose Charlotte Technical College (school code 016165).Complete the FAFSA
- 5Enrollment appointmentMake an appointment with Student Services to enroll in this program; a seat is not guaranteed until tuition has been paid or an alternate payment plan is in place.
Program Schedule
Length. 900 clock hours, about 27 weeks.
Class times. Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 2:50 PM.
Start dates. Classes begin: TBA. Next start date: October 16, 2026. Registration deadline: October 6, 2026.
Location. CTC Aviation Maintenance Technical School, 27500 Challenger Blvd, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982. Adults take all courses at the Punta Gorda Airport extension campus.
Hours of instruction. Adult students attending from 7:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. receive 6.75 hours of instruction per day (M-F).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
This school: Charlotte Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. All programs offered at CTC are approved and regulated by the Florida Department of Education.
CTC is certified by the FAA as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School under Part 147.
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Estimated program cost. The 2026-2027 cost sheet gives an estimated program cost when completed of $6,233.00 for a Florida resident: $3,543.00 paid to the CTC School Store and $2,690.00 in external costs purchased by the student. Sales tax is not included.
Paid to the CTC School Store.
- Application Fee: $25.00
- Standardized Test Fee: $20.00
- Tuition: $2,628.00
- Lab Fee: $800.00
- CANVAS/LMS: $20.00
- Parking Permit If applicable: $10.00
- Graduation Fee: $40.00
External costs purchased by the student.
- Supplies/Tools-Approximate: $2,500.00
- Uniform: $160.00
- Skills USA (Optional): $30.00
Tuition. Florida-resident tuition is $2,628.00 for 900 clock hours at $2.92 per hour. The non-Florida-resident tuition-only cost is $10,539.00.
Financial aid. Financial Aid is available to all students who qualify. Students who are interested in applying for Federal Student Aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Even if you don't think you qualify, you should still apply. CTC uses your FAFSA application as part of the qualification process for other scholarships.
Federal Pell Grant. The Federal Pell Grant is gift assistance based on financial need that does not need to be repaid. Choose Charlotte Technical College (school code 016165) in the Select Colleges section of the FAFSA. Your completed FAFSA must be received no later than one week prior to the first day of class.
Other sources of financial assistance. CareerSource education grants, Florida Bright Futures, Florida Pre-Paid and CTC scholarships.
Refund policy. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and the institution cancels the class, 100% of the tuition, lab fees, liability insurance fees and student activity fees collected must be refunded. If the student does not begin classes or withdraws on the first day of classes, no more than $100 of the tuition and fees may be retained by the institution. Students who appear at the school in person and voluntarily withdraw within five (5) school days of the beginning of a payment period shall be entitled to a full refund of tuition, lab fees, liability insurance fees and student activity fees. Registration fees and Health Science Education fees are nonrefundable.
Curriculum
This program is a planned sequence of Occupational Completion Points (OCPs). Students may exit at any OCP and receive a transcript that designates all completed OCPs; all programs follow the State of Florida curriculum frameworks.
Aviation Powerplant Mechanic requires that students must have completed General Course Requirements; the course sequence lists the Aviation Maintenance General Technician course with the two powerplant courses.
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Career Outcomes
Job opportunities.
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2022-2041
Occupation codes. SOC Code: 49-3011 - Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Wages the college publishes. The college's 2026-2027 program summary cites the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic: national median hourly wage $36.66, national mean annual salary $76,260.00 and national higher wage estimate $114,750.00.
The college's 2025 COE report gives a completion rate of 89%, a placement rate of 87% and a licensure rate of 91%.
What to expect as a Charlotte Technical College student
Attendance. It is recognized by business and industry that the single most important trait for career success is good attendance. CTC is a clock hour institution; curriculum delivery and the awarding of credentials and Occupational Completion Points to students are based on the actual number of hours present in the classroom. Students cannot accumulate more than 5% absences of the program's total clock hours.
No excused absences. Students are expected to be in class, on time, ready to learn. For students enrolled in Career Certificate Programs, there are no excused or unexcused absences. The student is either present or absent.
Make-up time. The maximum allowed make-up time is limited to two full days per 300 program hours, and program authorized make-up sessions must be completed within two weeks of the absence. As we are a clock hour school, absences can adversely affect Financial Aid.
Grading. Grading criteria are based on classroom work, projects/observations, classroom tests, clinical lab experiences and employability skills. Employability skills include attendance and punctuality, appearance, professionalism, communication skills, teamwork, and problem solving, and make up a minimum of 20% and maximum of 30% of a student's overall grade. The grading scale is A 90-100, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69 and F below 60.
Program completion. All programs at CTC are competency based and follow the State of Florida curriculum frameworks. To complete a program, a student must complete all OCPs and have a 70% average for their program (75% for all health science programs) along with passing the minimum state requirements for Basic Skills, unless exempt.
Workforce training preparation. In addition to the employability skills training embedded in all CTC programs, a Career/Job Placement Specialist delivers a Career Planning and Development curriculum for all graduating adult and dual-enrolled seniors, with resume, portfolio, networking and interviewing practice.
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