Learn to inspect and perform or supervise maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration of aircraft and aircraft systems. This major prepares the student with the knowledge and skill required to pass both the Airframe Mechanic and the Powerplant Mechanic exams administered by the FAA to gain entry level employment in aviation and other maintenance fields throughout the world. The Aviation Maintenance Technician major is certified under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations with an FAA-approved and supervised curriculum.
| Career Major Length |
1980 Hours |
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Mathematics |
30 |
Basic Physics and Aerodynamics |
36 |
Ground Handling and Servicing |
30 |
Aircraft Drawings |
24 |
Hand Tools and Precision Measuring Instruments |
24 |
Aircraft Hardware |
24 |
Fluid Lines and Fittings |
24 |
Aircraft Structural Materials |
24 |
Nondestructive Inspection Methods and Procedures |
24 |
Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion Control |
24 |
Weight and Balance |
36 |
Federal Aviation Regulations, Publications & Records |
30 |
Basic Electricity DC |
42 |
Basic Electricity AC |
36 |
Solid State Circuits |
36 |
Aircraft Battery Service and Inspections |
18 |
Aircraft Electrical Systems |
54 |
Aircraft Wiring Practices |
42 |
Aircraft Structures, Aerodynamics, Assembly and Rigging |
66 |
Nonmetallic Structural Repair |
84 |
Sheet Metal Structural Repair |
114 |
Aircraft Fabric Covering and Finishes |
36 |
Aircraft Welding |
30 |
Hydraulics and Pneumatics |
60 |
Landing Gear and Position/Warning Systems |
72 |
Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems |
30 |
Instruments and Communication/ Navigation Systems |
42 |
Ice, Rain and Fire Protection Systems |
30 |
Fuel Systems |
30 |
Airframe Inspections |
66 |
Powerplant Electrical Systems |
72 |
Powerplant Wiring Practices |
30 |
Fundamentals of Turbine Engines |
48 |
Powerplant Instrumentation and Fire Protection |
24 |
Turbine Introduction, Exhaust Cool, Lube and Start Systems |
30 |
Turbine Fuels and Metering |
30 |
Turbine Ignition Systems |
18 |
Turbine Engine Removal, Overhaul and Installation |
90 |
Turbine Engine Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Troubleshooting |
60 |
Basic Propeller Systems |
30 |
Complex Propeller Systems |
30 |
Fundamental of Reciprocating Engines |
48 |
Reciprocating Induction, Exhaust Cool, Lube and Start Systems |
42 |
Reciprocating Fuels and Metering |
36 |
Reciprocating Ignition Systems |
42 |
Reciprocating Engine Removal, Overhaul and Installation |
90 |
Reciprocating Engine Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Troubleshooting |
42 |
