The program offers traditional college courses for students seeking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant license. The Aircraft Program is accredited by the FAA and is also the only provider of customized instruction for the aerospace industry in San Antonio.
What will I learn?
As an Airframe Mechanic, students specialize in all phases of airframe construction and repair, receiving the in-depth training and preparation to work in the manufacture and repair of all aircraft-from small, fabric-covered airplanes to jumbo jets. Students study all phases of aircraft maintenance and repair, including training in fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic environmental control, electrical and flight control systems.
In Powerplant Mechanics, students specialize in aircraft internal combustion, turbojet, turboshaft, and turboprop engines. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the operation, maintenance and repair of reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines and their associated systems. Systems training includes lubrication, carburetion, ignition, electrical, supercharging, induction, exhaust, and propellers.
What can I do with this course of study?
Pursue various jobs within the Aircraft industry. Airframe and Powerplant technician, aircraft electrician, aircraft avionics technician, aircraft fuel systems technician.
What's special about the program?
The program is approved by the FAA as a certified Part 147 Program.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
St. Philip's College - MLK Campus
1801 Martin Luther King Drive,
SAN ANTONIO,
Texas,
78203, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
St. Philip's College - Southwest Campus
800 Quintana Road,
SAN ANTONIO,
Texas,
78211, United States
Students are required to complete high school graduation equivalent to US qualification.
English language requirements: IELTS Score: 5.0; TOEFL score: 500 for Paper-Based Test; 173 for Computer-Based Test; 61 for Internet-Based Test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Alamo Colleges District is a network of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area which aims to help students build their futures.