Aviation Maintenance Technician
6 courses · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AMT 100 General Aircraft Technology
- Units
- 9
- Corequisite
- AMT 110, Airframe Maintenance Technology
This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) certificate. The course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the use of basic hand tools and measuring devices; basic physics and math; aircraft materials, processes and hardware, procedures for clean and corrosion control; weight and balance techniques; and human factors. Both theory and practical application to aircraft systems are taught. Approval from a Gavilan College counselor must be obtained before registering for this class. COREQUISITE: AMT 110, Airframe Maintenance Technology.
AMT 101 General Aircraft Technology
- Units
- 9
- Corequisite
- AMT 111, Airframe Structures
- Advisory
- Mathematics 430
This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) certificate. This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the use of maintenance publications, maintenance forms and records with emphasis on A and P mechanic privileges and limitations. Basic electricity for aircraft from Ohm's Law through transistor theory will be taught as well as ground operation and servicing of aircraft. Both theory and practical application to aircraft are taught. Approval from a Gavilan College counselor must be obtained before registering for this class. COREQUISITE: AMT 111, Airframe Structures. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430.
AMT 110 Airframe Maintenance Technology
- Units
- 13.5
- Corequisite
- AMT 100, General Aircraft Technology
- Advisory
- Mathematics 430 or math skills equivalent to elementary algebra
This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe certificate. The course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of airframe structures; metal structural repair; aircraft welding; aircraft instruments; communications and navigation systems; fuel systems; and cabin environmental systems. Both theory and practical application to aircraft systems is taught. COREQUISITE: AMT 100, General Aircraft Technology. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430 or math skills equivalent to elementary algebra.
AMT 111 Airframe Structures
- Units
- 13.5
- Corequisite
- AMT 101, General Aircraft Technology
- Advisory
- Mathematics 430 or math skills equivalent to elementary algebra
This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe certificate. The course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of nonmetallic aircraft structures including wood, fabric, composite structures. Also the study of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems; landing gear systems; electrical systems; and assembly and rigging. Both theory and practical application to aircraft systems is taught. COREQUISITE: AMT 101, General Aircraft Technology. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430 or math skills equivalent to elementary algebra.
AMT 120 Aviation Powerplant Technology
- Units
- 13.5
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of AMT 100 and AMT 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting
This course is part of the curriculum required by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain certification as an aircraft powerplant maintenance technician. This certificate allows the rated technician to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance repairs and alterations to USA FAA certificated aircraft powerplants. This Section covers the theory and practical application of operation, overhaul practices, inspection, installation, testing and troubleshooting techniques covering the subject areas of reciprocating and turbine engines, ignition, induction, supercharging, cooling and exhaust systems. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AMT 100 and AMT 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting.
AMT 121 Aviation Powerplant Systems Technology
- Units
- 13.5
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of AMT 100 and 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting
This course is part of the curriculum required by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain certification as an aircraft powerplant maintenance technician. This certificate allows the rated technician to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance repairs and alterations to USA FAA certified aircraft powerplants. This section covers theory of operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting procedures of powerplant systems and their relationship to the total powerplant installation package. To include lubrication, electrical systems, instrument systems, fuel metering, fire protection, starting systems, powerplant control systems, and the aerodynamics, theory and maintenance of propellers and their control systems. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AMT 100 and 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting.