Aeronautical & Aviation Technology
10 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AERO 120 Aircraft General I
- Units
- 7.5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 135 lab hours, 225 contact hours total
Fundamental concepts of aircraft maintenance. Topics include aircraft mathematics, basic electricity, fluid lines and fittings, materials, and processes. Intended for students who wish to attain FAA General Mechanic Certificate.
AERO 121 Aircraft General II
- Units
- 7.5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 135 lab hours, 225 contact hours total
Provides training in the processes involving cleaning and corrosion control, maintenance publications, mechanics privileges/limitations, maintenance forms and records, ground operation, weight and balance, and aircraft drawings. The student will meet qualifying standards for the FAA comprehensive testing leading to a General Mechanic Certificate.
AERO 199 Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-8
- Hours
- 432 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students must also attend a scheduled orientation or meet individually with the supervising instructor for an individual orientation. Work Experience Education is supervised employment designed to provide students a realistic learning experience through work. The ultimate goal is to teach students skills and attitudes that will equip them to function and adapt as an employee in a variety of situations and jobs. Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning in an on-the-job learning situation related to the students' educational major or occupational goal. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to eight units per semester.
AERO 230 Aircraft Airframe I
- Units
- 15
- Hours
- 180 lecture hours, 270 lab hours, 450 contact hours total
The course will train and inform students to become familiar with the techniques and operations involved with aircraft wood structures, finishes, covering, sheet metal and non-metallic structures, welding, assembly and rigging, aircraft inspection, and aircraft fuel systems. Students will meet qualifying standards for the FAA comprehensive testing leading to an Airframe Mechanic Certificate.
AERO 231 Aircraft Airframe II
- Units
- 15
- Hours
- 180 lecture hours, 270 lab hours, 450 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AERO 230.
Inform and train students to become familiar with the techniques and operations involved with aircraft instruments, communication and navigation, position and warning, cabin atmosphere, ice and rain, fire protection, aircraft electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic, and landing gear systems. Students will meet qualifying standards for the FAA comprehensive testing leading to an Airframe Mechanic Certificate.
AERO 240 Aircraft Powerplant I
- Units
- 15
- Hours
- 180 lecture hours, 270 lab hours, 450 contact hours total
Provides instruction related to aircraft reciprocating and turbine engines. Topics include inspection, fuel systems, unducted fans and auxiliary power units. Intended for students who wish to attain FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate.
AERO 241 Aircraft Powerplant II
- Units
- 15
- Hours
- 180 lecture hours, 270 lab hours, 450 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of AERO 240.
Provides instruction related to aircraft reciprocating and turbine engines. Topics include lubrication systems, induction systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, electrical and instruments systems, fire systems and propellers. Intended for students who wish to attain FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate.
AERO 980 Aircraft General - Written Test Review
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
This course prepares students for the FAA Aircraft General Mechanics written examination. Topics include fundamental technical knowledge, current industry practices, and applicable FAA regulations relevant to aircraft maintenance and operations. Eligibility to take FAA written mechanics examination required.
AERO 981 Aircraft Airframe -Written Test Review
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
This course prepares students for the FAA Aircraft Airframe written examination. Topics include fundamental technical knowledge, current industry practices, and applicable FAA regulations relevant to aircraft maintenance and operations. Eligibility to take FAA written mechanics examination required.
AERO 982 Aircraft Powerplant - Written Test Review
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
This course prepares students for the FAA Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics written examination. Topics include fundamental technical knowledge, current industry practices, and applicable FAA regulations relevant to aircraft maintenance and operations. Eligibility to take FAA written mechanics examination required.