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Aviation Airframe and Powerplant

Build the skills you need to pass FAA certification and work in aviation maintenance.

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Build the skills you need to pass FAA certification and work in aviation maintenance.

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Prepare for a career in aviation maintenance at Ozarks Tech! In this program, you’ll learn how to:

  • Repair airplane engines and structures

  • Keep proper records and follow safety rules

  • Perform inspections and regular maintenance

Courses take place at the Roy Blunt Aviation Training Center on the Springfield-Branson National Airport. The lab features four airplanes and a helicopter that you’ll use to practice your skills.

This training prepares you to test for certification as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). Certify in a single specialty or as an AMT with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

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General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.

Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.

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Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Technician (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 76Hours

The Airframe and Powerplant Technician degree prepares individuals with the technical knowledge and stills for a successful career in aviation maintenance. Students will be taught through hands-on courses, beginning with general mechanical and maintenance principles in aviation and then use practical real-world training to understand, maintain and inspect systems of an aircraft and engine such as airframe components and materials, electrical wiring, hydraulics, avionics, fuel systems, propellers, engines, and more. Training will include the knowledge and skills to properly maintain records, follow regulations, and perform inspections. Students will be prepared for the FAA written, oral and practical examinations for Certification as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings (often referred to as an A&P mechanic).

A grade of “C” (70%) or better is required for all program required courses and students must pass the Written, Oral, and Practical Examinations for the General Mechanic and Airframe or Powerplant ratings.

Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Technician Program Requirements- 58 Credit Hours

Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Technician Program Requirements- 58 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 15 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 15 Credit Hours

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo, indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Program Specific Course – 3 Credit Hours

Program Specific Course – 3 Credit Hours

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*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.

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