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Nov 21, 2024
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2021-2022-Academic-Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Aviation Maintenance, AAS
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The Aviation Maintenance Technology program provides students with instruction in the general power plant and airframe curricula. Students may choose to seek Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification as an aircraft maintenance technician with an airframe rating and/or a power plant rating by completing the certificate curricula, or they may choose to complete the Associate of Applied Science in order to acquire additional education to advance into supervisory and inspection positions in the industry. The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is accredited by the FAA as an approved Part 147 Maintenance School.
Job Opportunities
Avionics Technician • Composite Technician • Aircraft Painter • Sheet Metal Technician • Mechanics Helper • Aircraft Parts Department • Aircraft Line Service • Powerplant Technician • Engine Manager • Jet Engine Mechanic
Certifications
Federal Aviation Administration Air Frame and Power Plant Mechanic (A&P) Level II Non-Destructive Testing
Salary Expectations
To find current average salaries for Aviation Maintenance occupations, visit bls.gov.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop the technical skills expected of a beginning licensed mechanic for the repair, inspection and overhaul of aircraft powerplants, including their electrical components, propellers, ignition systems, lubrication systems, fuel systems, and exhaust systems
- Meet the required technical knowledge for a Mechanics’ Airframe and Powerplant certification, required by Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 65.
- Develop core skills in general education in reading, writing, mathematics, and science reasoning necessary for employment in the aviation maintenance industry.
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General Education Courses
Complete all (12 credit hours) Elective Social Science
(must have HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, GEOG, ANTH, or ECON prefix) Aviation General Courses
Complete all (16 credit hours) Aviation Maintenance Courses
Complete all (61 credit hours) |
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