# Aviation Maintenance Technology (A.S. Degree)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Aviation Maintenance Technology

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4095/4112

Students will have job entry skills for the following occupations: aviation mechanic, aircraft service person, repair or sales of aircraft accessories, airframe specialist. Courses in the Aviation Technology Department are currently offered only during the day. Students who have completed all of the AMT coursework will have satisfied Area B-1 of the general education requirements for the associate degree using the Gavilan College General Education pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Successfully demonstrate the ability to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) knowledge, oral, practical and written examinations in Powerplant subjects. Leading to obtaining FAA powerplant mechanic certification.
2.  Demonstrate a working knowledge and mechanical ability to inspect, maintain, service and repair reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines, and associated systems as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to research and determine applicability of maintenance and regulatory data as it relates to aircraft powerplants and their airworthiness.
4.  Communicate both in writing and verbally about aircraft powerplant maintenance concepts and processes using technical terms, to both professional and administrative audiences.
5.  Demonstrate the ability to display and apply proper behavior reflecting satisfactory safe work habits and ethics to fulfill program requirements and confidence to prepare for employment.
6.  Successfully demonstrate the ability to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) knowledge, oral, practical and written examinations in General subjects. Leading to a certificate to take the General FAA written and practical tests.
7.  Demonstrate a working knowledge and mechanical ability to identify and select aircraft hardware and materials, clean aircraft and perform corrosion control, heat treating, nondestructive testing, inspect welds, fluid lines and fittings, and aircraft weight and balance.
8.  Demonstrate the ability to solve and explain aviation related mathematical equations and physics concepts.
9.  Communicate both in writing and verbally about aircraft general maintenance concepts and processes using technical terms, to both professional and administrative audiences.
10.  Successfully demonstrate the ability to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) knowledge, oral, practical and written examinations in Airframe subjects. Leading to a certificate to take the Airframe FAA written and practical tests.
11.  Demonstrate a working knowledge and mechanical ability with metal aircraft structures, cabin atmospherice control systems, aircraft instruments, naviagation systems, fuel systems.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AMT 100 | General Aircraft Technology | 9 |
| AMT 101 | General Aircraft Technology | 9 |
| AMT 110 | Airframe Maintenance Technology | 13.5 |
| AMT 111 | Airframe Structures | 13.5 |
| AMT 120 | Aviation Powerplant Technology | 13.5 |
| AMT 121 | Aviation Powerplant Systems Technology | 13.5 |
| CSIS 1 | Computer Literacy | 2 |
| **Total** | | **** |