Through the Aviation Maintenance Certificate Program, students complete intensive blocks of technical courses in as little as four, 15-week consecutive terms to prepare for airframe and powerplant (A&P) certification. They will learn to install, assemble, build, diagnose and maintain multimillion-dollar high-tech equipment and systems that power today’s most advanced aircraft.
A total of 78.5 certification units are required. In addition, students who complete their A&P certification and who decide to pursue a more advanced degree at Vaughn College will be awarded 30 credits toward a bachelor’s or associate degree in aviation maintenance.
Aviation Maintenance Certification
Airframe and powerplant certification is an integral part of all maintenance-based degree and certificate programs. All airframe and powerplant courses required for certification are offered through the Aviation Training Institute (ATI). Courses that are part of the Federal Aviation Administration FAR Part 147 are listed below.