To prepare technicians to repair and maintain the operating condition of aircraft, and qualify for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exams (written, oral and practical) for the Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 22,544
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Resident Tuition: $ 13,920
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Technology Fees: $ 1,344
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General Student Fees: $ 900
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Books / Course Materials: $ 300
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Program Specific Fees: $ 5,550 (Course Fees and Exams/Licensure)
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 500 (Tools and Supplies)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft to airworthy standards, and provide documented Return to Service
PLO 2 - Apply industry-specific test-taking and time management skills to the requirements of the FAA written, oral, and practical certification exams in the areas of Airframe and Powerplant ratings
PLO 3 - Demonstrate and use industry safety and professionalism standards
PLO 4 - Navigate aviation libraries, databases, and publications in English to access data and procedures relating to aircraft maintenance processes and best practices
PLO 5 - Utilize mathematical processes to understand and ensure compliance with manufacturers' limits
PLO 6 - Explain the importance and steps of -- and thoroughly execute -- specific, complex multi-step processes
Admission Information
There will be a separate supplemental program admission form submitted by the student to the Program Director, and approval is required to be enrolled in the Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance Technician.
Program Requirements
All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).
General Education
| WR 115 | Introduction to College Composition | 4 |
| Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
Footnotes
1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted
2 – Under the supervision of the Aviation Maintenance Co-op Coordinator and as approved by the AMT Chief Instructor and Return to Service instructor, a maximum of six co-op credits in AV 280 may be authorized in lieu of AV 283. Co-op may be taken summer term.
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- Required for admission: Placement into WR 097 or WR 115, or prior college. A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program. Procedures for crediting and guidelines for the determination of documented military or field experience are available through the application with the FAA liaison.
- General Education courses (except mathematics) are not required for two-year FAA Airframe and Powerplant airman's certificate exams.
- Writing requirements must be completed by the end of Year Two.
- Graduates hoping to transfer to a four-year institution should meet with their Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator.
Licensing and Certification
Accreditation: Aviation Maintenance, approved under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Licensing and Certification: AMTS EM8T117Q Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.
Sample Term Planner
Aviation Maintenance Technician Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.