Aircraft Maintenance General

Certificate in Applied Science

18 Credit Hours

This certificate, along with the Airframe and Powerplant certificates, prepares the student to sit for the certification exams required by the Federal Aviation Administration to become certified airframe and powerplant maintenance technicians. Students are prepared for employment repairing aircraft, engines and related systems with airlines, government agencies, aircraft manufacturers and aircraft service companies.

Major Requirements

ACM 101	General Regulations	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers FAA regulations that pertain to the mechanics and maintenance of aircraft engines and airframes, technical standard orders, manufacturers’ maintenance and parts manuals, service letters, bulletins and instructions.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 102	Aviation Sciences	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of simple machines, heat dynamics, theory of flight and geometrical concepts as established for aviation applications, including basic math and algebraic operationsLearn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 105	Basic Aircraft Electricity	4
Lec: 3.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:4 This course covers basic electricity including AC and DC circuits, the use of electrical measuring instruments, the interpretation of electrical circuit diagrams, energy sources, and batteries and their maintenance.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 110	Aircraft Drawings	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers skills required to use drawings, identify symbols and schematic layouts, sketch repairs and alterations made to aircraft, and interpret graphs and charts.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 114	Fluid Lines and Fittings	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used to identify, select, inspect, service, repair and fabricate both rigid and flexible plumbing systems.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 115	Ground Handling and Servicing	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course covers engine starting, ground operation, aircraft movement, ground handling safety requirements and aircraft servicing procedures. Also covered are interpreting and applying aircraft weight and balance procedures.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 120	Materials and Corrosion Control	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course covers nondestructive testing; identification and selection of aircraft hardware and materials; use of hand, power and precision measuring tools; identification and use of cleaning materials; and identification and treatment of aircraft corrosion.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.