General Aircraft Maintenance
Certificate Aeronautical & Aviation Technology · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This program provides the basic understanding and principles of basic electricity, basic physics, math, fluid lines and fittings, materials and processes, cleaning and corrosion control, maintenance publications, mechanics privileges and limitations, maintenance forms and records, weight and balance, ground handling and aircraft drawings. Students who successfully complete the certificate requirements may apply for entry-level positions in aircraft maintenance support, aircraft service operations, aviation inspection support, and related aviation maintenance occupations, consistent with applicable FAA requirements and employer qualifications.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Gen Aircraft Maint Cert: Complete all of the following | 18-23 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 15 | |
| AERO 120 | Aircraft General I | 7.5 |
| AERO 121 | Aircraft General II | 7.5 |
| Program Electives | 3-8 | |
| 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 |
| ELTE 252 | Introduction to Avionics | 3 |
| ELTE 254 | Radio Telephone License | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
General Aircraft Maintenance Cert
Term 1 (7.5 units)
- AERO120 - Aircraft General I (7.5)
Term 2 (10.5-15.5 units)
- AERO121 - Aircraft General II (7.5)
- AFAB110 - Introduction to Aircraft Structures, Blueprints, and Manufacturing Documentation (3)
- AFAB115 - Aircraft Structures (8)
- AFAB120 - Composites Fabrication and Repair (7)
- AFAB130 - Aerospace Ethics and Issues (4)
- AFAB210 - Aircraft Production Systems (4)
- ELTE252 - Introduction to Avionics (3)
- ELTE254 - Radio Telephone License (3)