# Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Aviation Maintenance Technology

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/19990

### Summary

Qualifies the student for the FAA Airframe exam.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Program will be able to:**

1.  Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to research, inspect, repair, and maintain airframes in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration and the aeronautical manufacturers and maintenance organizations of the aviation industry.

### Credit for Aviation Maintenance Technician - Airframe or Powerplant Rating

Pending Aviation Department review and approval, students who hold a valid FAA Airframe or Powerplant Rating may apply to the Aviation Maintenance Technology Department for a maximum of 35 units. The units granted with a grade of CR will be posted to the student’s transcript upon completion of the remaining Associate of Science Degree requirements.

### Credit for Military Schools and Experience

Pending Aviation Department review and approval, students who have completed military technical schools recognized by the FAA may apply to the Aviation Maintenance Technology Department for a maximum of 15 units.

### Credit for Work Experience

Students who have valid work experience in the aviation industry may challenge a maximum of 15 units. Refer to the Challenge Procedure section of the catalog.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **General Curriculum:** | | 21.5 |
| AVIM 101G | General Aviation Technology Theory I | 6 |
| AVIM 101H | General Aviation Technology Theory II | 6 |
| AVIM 102G | General Aviation Maintenance Technology Practices I | 2 |
| AVIM 102H | General Aviation Maintenance Technology Practices II | 2 |
| AVIM 109D | Aircraft Fire Protection and Digital Logic | 1 |
| AVIM 120 | Basic D.C. Electronics Theory | 3 |
| AVIM 121A | Applied Basic D.C. Electronics | 1.5 |
| **Airframe Curriculum:** | | 25.5 |
| AVIM 103A | Aircraft Wood, Fabric, Finishing and Composite Structures | 3 |
| AVIM 104A | Applied Aircraft Wood, Fabric, Finishing and Composite Structures | 1.5 |
| AVIM 103B | Aircraft Welding and Sheet Metal Structures | 3 |
| AVIM 104B | Applied Aircraft Welding and Sheet Metal Structures | 1.5 |
| AVIM 103C | Aircraft Hydraulic Systems | 3 |
| AVIM 104C | Applied Aircraft Hydraulic Systems | 1 |
| AVIM 103D | Aircraft Landing Gear Systems | 3 |
| AVIM 104D | Applied Aircraft Landing Gear Systems | 1 |
| AVIM 105A | Aircraft Cabin Atmosphere Control | 1.5 |
| AVIM 106A | Aircraft Cabin Atmosphere Control | 0.5 |
| AVIM 105B | Aircraft Assembly, Rigging and Inspection | 1.5 |
| AVIM 106B | Applied Aircraft Assembly, Rigging and Inspection | 1 |
| AVIM 109A | Airframe Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AVIM 110A | Applied Airframe Electrical Systems | 1 |