Sacramento City College maintains a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved two-year certificate and degree program organized to train students as Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technicians. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who desire technical training to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration tests.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program (AMTP) is governed by regulations established by the Federal Aviation Administration. This FAA approved program fulfills all of the requirements under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 14, Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 147. Completion of this program will allow the graduate to test for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate.

Upon successful completion of the oral, practical, and written examinations, the graduate will be certificated to work on aircraft as a technician and to supervise the work of others on such craft.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ demonstrate the knowledge and skills to qualify for and pass the General portion of the FAA A&P Mechanics exam.

✔ demonstrate the knowledge and skills to qualify for and pass the Airframe portion of the FAA A&P Mechanics exam.

✔ demonstrate the knowledge and skills to qualify for and pass the Powerplant portion of the FAA A&P Mechanics exam.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

✔ The Federal Aviation Administration requires that all applicants read, write, speak, and understand the English language in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 65.71.

✔ Successful completion of AERO 309 or AMTP 309 with a grade of C or better.

✔ Any Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program coursework completed at a different 14 CFR Part 147 institution must be evaluated via the Course Substitution Process. Please visit the Admissions and Records website for information about the course substitution process.