Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Training
Eastern Florida State College offers a non-credit A&P exam preparation course designed for eligible military-affiliated students seeking FAA Mechanic certification. This intensive, in-person program covers required FAA subject areas and prepares students to complete all applicable testing.
Review details and access the link in the Registration section below.
Course Dates and Location
Delivery Method: In Person
Location: Titusville Campus and affiliated airport
Course offerings: Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
To enroll, students must be:
- Active duty, recently separated, or retired military
- FAA-vetted with Form 8610-2 approval
The FAA may approve applicants for Airframe, Powerplant, or both ratings. Note that FAA vetting may take up to six months.
Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Training
Questions?
- Delivery Method
- In Person
- Location
- Titusville Campus or Affiliated Airport
- Contact Information
- Blair Pott
pottb@easternflorida.edu
321-433-7514
Course Overview
This training covers FAA General subject areas and/or Airframe and Powerplant instruction, depending on an applicant’s FAA approval and certification path.
General: Core FAA subject areas required for an applicant’s initial rating (either Airframe
or Powerplant).
Airframe: Aircraft structures, systems, and components.
Powerplant: Aircraft engines and associated systems.
Total instructional time is approximately 60–70 hours, broken down as:
General: 20 hours
Airframe: 25 hours
Powerplant: 25 hours
Some applicants may be FAA-approved for only one rating, while others may be approved for both Airframe and Powerplant.
Testing & Certification
FAA Testing Components
- General: Written exam
- Airframe/Powerplant (Initial Rating):
- Written exam
- Oral & Practical exam (covers General + rating)
- Add-On Rating
- Written exam
- Oral & Practical exam (rating only)
Testing Locations
- Written Exams: Administered by PSI, a third-party testing organization with more than 50 testing sites within 100 miles of EFSC
- Oral & Practical Exams: Conducted on-site by an EFSC Designated Testing Examiner
EFSC plans to establish an approved PSI written testing center in Titusville.
Certification Earned
Upon successfully passing all FAA-required exams, students will receive a Federal Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe rating, Powerplant rating, or both ratings.
Airframe and PowerPlant Tuition Info & Training Registration
Tuition is based on FAA approval and certification path:
General: $800
Airframe: $1,000
Powerplant: $1,000
Total Cost Examples:
- General + Airframe or Powerplant: $1,800
- General + Airframe + Powerplant: $2,800
Please fill out the interest form below. After completing the form, you may email Blair Pott for confirmation that your interest form was received.
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