Aviation Maintenance Technology

Students who wish to pursue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification as a mechanic with either an airframe, powerplant, or airframe and powerplant rating may choose from four options. The options include:
 

Students may be eligible to receive credit for some courses in these curricula through the College’s advanced standing process. Examples include credit by examination or by articulation agreement.

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible occupations for graduates are: entry-level positions in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft (following Federal Aviation Administration certification as mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings). Students who earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology are additionally better qualified for positions in the industry as lead mechanics, shop foreman, and directors of maintenance.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe and Powerplant) Associate of Applied Science Degree provides students with a background to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic’s certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings along with the general education skills to enhance their technical skills.

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Aviation Maintenance Technology: Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance

Award: Diploma

Purpose: to provide students with the content and skills needed to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic’s certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings. Graduates who pass the FAA examinations for the airframe and powerplant ratings are qualified for entry-level positions in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft. The diploma program contains the same technical courses as the AAS degree program in Aviation Maintenance Technology but students complete fewer general education courses.

Students who wish to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology may apply all coursework from this certificate to the degree.

Curriculum

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Aviation Maintenance Technology: Airframe Maintenance

Award: Certificate

Purpose: to provide students with the content and skills needed for entry-level positions as general aircraft-overhaul mechanic, accessory mechanic, electric-shop mechanic, general cabin-equipment mechanic, maintenance-crew member, ramp-service crew member, and hangar-crew member. After obtaining experience and further training, certificate completers may advance to positions such as airframe technician (licensed), supervisor and inspector.

Students who wish to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology may apply all coursework from this certificate to the degree.

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Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Aviation Maintenance Technology: Powerplant Maintenance

Award: Certificate

Purpose: to provide students with the content and skills needed for entry-level positions as general aircraft engine-overhaul mechanic, accessory mechanic, electric-shop mechanic, and general engine mechanic. After obtaining experience and further training, certificate completers may advance to positions such as powerplant technician (licensed), supervisor and inspector.

Students who wish to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology may apply all coursework from this certificate to the degree.

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Second Semester

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Related information: Aviation Maintenance Technology Department Site