# AVIATION MECHANIC - AIRFRAME (Certificate of Achievement)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Aviation Maintenance

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This program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and risk management elements described in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Certification Standards for both the “General” and “Airframe” subjects.  Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet regulatory requirements to take the FAA General and Airframe written exams, as well as the FAA Airframe oral and practical exams which lead to issuance of the Aviation Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe Rating.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrates ability to design and perform a repair of aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures
2.  Inspect an aircraft airframe to determine airworthiness in accordance with 14 CFR part 43.
3.  Assess and mitigate risks associated with servicing high pressure fluids and gases used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
4.  Perform inspection of aircraft instrument system to determine operability.
5.  Identify risks associated with fuel system maintenance requiring fuel tank entry and defueling of aircraft.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **25 Units:** | | 25 |
| **AVMT 110** | | 5 |
| AVMT 110 | AVIATION GENERAL MAINTENANCE I | 5 |
| or AVMT 110A | AVIATION GENERAL MAINTENANCE IA | 2.5 |
| AVMT 110B | AVIATION GENERAL MAINTENANCE IB | 2.5 |
| **AVMT 120** | | 5 |
| AVMT 120 | AVIATION GENERAL MAINTENANCE II | 5 |
| or AVMT 120A | AVIATION GENERAL MAINTENANCE IIA | 2.5 |
| AVMT 120B | AVIATION GENERAL MAINTENANCE IIB | 2.5 |
| AVMT 130 | AVIATION AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE I | 5 |
| AVMT 140 | AVIATION AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE II | 5 |
| AVMT 150 | AVIATION AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE III | 5 |
| **Total** | | **25** |