Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Technician
Certificate Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the aerospace industry. Students who complete this certificate program will have the necessary skills to be employed by aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors in aircraft structures and composites fabrication and assembly. The Associate Degree is designed to prepare students for the Aircraft Manufacturing Technology (AFMT) Bachelor’s Degree of Science. The certificate and associate degree programs include coursework to help prepare students for entry-level employment in the aerospace industry. Students who complete this program will have the necessary skills to be employed by aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors in a variety of positions.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Technician Cert: Complete all of the following | 26 | |
| AFAB 110 | Introduction to Aircraft Structures, Blueprints, and Manufacturing Documentation | 3 |
| AFAB 115 | Aircraft Structures | 8 |
| AFAB 120 | Composites Fabrication and Repair | 7 |
| AFAB 130 | Aerospace Ethics and Issues | 4 |
| AFAB 210 | Aircraft Production Systems | 4 |
Recommended Pathway
Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Technician Cert
Term 1 (18 units)
- AFAB110 - Introduction to Aircraft Structures, Blueprints, and Manufacturing Documentation (3)
- AFAB115 - Aircraft Structures (8)
- AFAB120 - Composites Fabrication and Repair (7)
Term 2 (8 units)
- AFAB130 - Aerospace Ethics and Issues (4)
- AFAB210 - Aircraft Production Systems (4)