The Aircraft Maintenance Technology program prepares students to sit for the certification exam of the Federal Aviation Administration as airframe and/or powerplant technicians. Students also are prepared for employment repairing aircraft, engines and related systems with airlines, government agencies, aircraft manufacturers and aircraft service companies. Opportunities for career advancement include lead technician, authorized inspector, shop supervisor, maintenance director or business owner. The program is licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. For entry into this program the student must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the College’s placement test or meet the College’s SAT or ACT requirements.
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Recommended Sequence of Courses |
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General Regulations |
2 |
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Aviation Sciences |
3 |
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Basic Aircraft Electricity |
4 |
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Aircraft Drawings |
1 |
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Ground Handling and Servicing |
3 |
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Materials and Corrosion Control |
4 |
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Total 17 |
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Fluid Lines and Fittings |
1 |
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Wood Structures, Coverings and Finishes |
2 |
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Sheet Metal and Non-metallic Structures |
4 |
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Aircraft Welding |
2 |
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Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Total 15 |
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Assembly and Rigging |
3 |
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Aircraft Environmental Systems |
3 |
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Utility and Warning Systems |
3 |
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Landing Gear Systems |
3 |
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Issues in Humanities |
3 |
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Total 15 |
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Aircraft Electrical Systems |
4 |
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Aircraft Fuel Systems |
1 |
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Airframe Inspection |
1 |
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Lubricating Systems |
2 |
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Ignition and Starting Systems |
3 |
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Powerplant Fuel Systems |
4 |
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Contemporary Mathematics |
3 |
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Total 18 |
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Turbine Engines |
3 |
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Propellers and Components |
4 |
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Engine Electrical Instrumentation and Fire Protection |
3 |
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Induction Cooling and Exhaust |
3 |
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General Psychology |
3 |
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Total 16 |
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Reciprocating Engine Overhaul |
4 |
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Engine Installation |
3 |
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Engine Inspection |
1 |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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Total 11 |
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