Aviation Maintenance Technology

Students will have job entry skills for the following occupations: aviation mechanic, aircraft serviceperson, repair or sales of aircraft accessories, airframe specialist. Courses in the Aviation Technology Department are currently offered only during the day.

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 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.
3. Demonstrate the ability to solve and explain aviation related mathematical equations and physics concepts.
4. Communicate both in writing and verbally about aircraft general 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.