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Aviation Maintenance Technician - AAS

   

Associate of Applied Science

The objective of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is for students to become qualified to enter careers in the fields of aviation servicing, maintenance, construction, and inspection. This degree prepares students to complete all requirements to qualify for, take, and pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licensing exams. Written, Oral, and Practical portions of the license exams are covered in depth.

Special Comments: The grading scale utilized in this program is set by the FAA. According to the FAA grading scale, the minimum grade required in all Aviation Maintenance Technology major-specific courses is 70%. All AMTG, AMTA, AMTP courses are FAA Certificated, all other courses listed (General Education) are not FAA Certificated.

To receive this degree, students must:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours that are to be used towards the degree.
  • Earn a “C” or better in MATH 1213/1103 and ENGL 1013.
  • Complete the coursework listed below.
  • Complete every AMTG, AMTA, AMTP practical project with at least a 70%.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to identify, troubleshoot, and repair powerplant faults.
  • Demonstrate how to identify, troubleshoot, and repair airframe deficiencies.
  • Demonstrate basic electrical and avionics competencies.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with required regulatory and documentation procedures used in aviation maintenance.

First Semester

  • MATH 1213 College Algebra or MATH 1103 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours
  • ENGL 1013 English Composition I - 3 Credit Hours
  • Any SACSOC-accepted General Education course in Humanities - 3 Credit Hours
  • AMTG 1016 General Maintenance Practices - 6 Credit Hours

Semester credit hours: 15

Second Semester

  • General Education course in the Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
  • PHSC 1023 Physical Science I - 3 Credit Hours
  • AMTG 1026 General Maintenance Processes - 6 Credit Hours

Semester credit hours: 12

Third Semester

  • AMTA 1216 Aircraft Structures - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTA 1224 Aircraft Finishes - 4 Credit Hours
  • Any approved General Education course - 3 Credit Hours

Semester credit hours: 13

Fourth Semester

  • AMTA 1236 Aircraft Electrical - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTA 1244 Aircraft Systems - 4 Credit Hours

Semester credit hours: 10

Fifth Semester

  • AMTP 1116 Powerplant Accessories - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTP 1126 Powerplant Systems - 6 Credit Hours

Semester credit hours: 12

Sixth Semester

  • AMTP 1134 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul - 4 Credit Hours
  • AMTP 1144 Turbine Engine Overhaul - 4 Credit Hours

Semester credit hours: 8

Total Program Hours: 70

Aviation Maintenance Technician Credentials

Required Courses: Credit Hours

  • AMTG 1016 General Maintenance Practices - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTG 1026 General Maintenance Processes - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTA 1216 Aircraft Structures - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTA 1224 Aircraft Finishes - 4 Credit Hours
  • AMTA 1236 Aircraft Electrical - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTA 1244 Aircraft Systems - 4 Credit Hours

Aviation Maintenance Technician, Airframe, CTS - 32 Credit Hours

  • AMTG 1016 General Maintenance Practices - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTG 1026 General Maintenance Processes - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTP 1116 Powerplant Accessories - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTP 1126 Powerplant Systems - 6 Credit Hours
  • AMTP 1134 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul - 4 Credit Hours
  • AMTP 1144 Turbine Engine Overhaul - 4 Credit Hours

Aviation Maintenance Technician, Powerplant, CTS - 32 Credit Hours

AAS, Aviation Maintenance Technology: all aviation maintenance courses (52 semester credit hours) and General Education courses (18 credit hours: ENGL 1013, MATH 1213/1103, PHSC 1023, Social/Behavioral Science elective, SACSCOC-accepted Humanities elective*, and one other General Education course from any category) - 70 Credit Hours

* Any approved General Education course in English Literature, History, Humanities, or Philosophy.

Note: Either the Airframe or Powerplant technical courses may be taken first depending on offerings and availability.

For more information, contact the Technical Education Division at 225-216-8367.