Airframe

The AS degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements for each option and the General Education requirements listed in the Degrees and Programs section of this Catalog.

The Airframe and Powerplant Certificates of Achievement curricula include theory and practical experience in construction, inspection, overhaul, repair, and maintenance of aircraft structures, systems, and powerplants. The program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. Upon completion of each course with a minimum grade of “C,” the student will be eligible to apply for the FAA examination for the Airframe and Powerplant license.

The aviation program is offered at the College of Alameda aviation facility located at the north end of the Oakland International Airport. Our state-of-the-art facility includes five aircraft, aircraft system mockup trainers, and a computer lab. This is a two-year evening-only program each class runs five days a week, 3 hours a night. See the Program Coordinator for information on F.A.A. testing. Mandatory attendance is required for this program to comply with F.A.A. regulations. Any time missed must be made up. The AMT student will need to purchase ranging from $150 to $400 dollars worth of tools during the course of this program.

Career Opportunities

An airframe and powerplant mechanic (A&P) is certified and responsible to inspect and maintain aircraft. Job opportunities are available literally all over the world.

Learning Outcome(s)

1. Student will interpret and assess aircraft systems as to airworthy condition. Student will demonstrate an ability to maintain these aircraft systems. Student will apply their knowledge of systems to evaluate FAA publications as to airworthy standard. Maintenance record recording will be completed to FAA standards.
2. Prepare for personal, educational and/or career goals.
3. Perceive, understand, and engage in verbal and nonverbal communication.
4. Understand and demonstrate personal, civic, social, environmental responsibility and cooperation in order to become a productive local and global citizen.