Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe & Powerplant

Associate of Science Degree Aviation Maintenance Technology · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

Qualifies the student for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant 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 & Powerplant 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

CourseTitleUnits
General Curriculum:21.5
AVIM 101GGeneral Aviation Technology Theory I6
AVIM 101HGeneral Aviation Technology Theory II6
AVIM 102GGeneral Aviation Maintenance Technology Practices I2
AVIM 102HGeneral Aviation Maintenance Technology Practices II2
AVIM 109DAircraft Fire Protection and Digital Logic1
AVIM 120Basic D.C. Electronics Theory3
AVIM 121AApplied Basic D.C. Electronics1.5
Airframe Curriculum:25.5
AVIM 103AAircraft Wood, Fabric, Finishing and Composite Structures3
AVIM 104AApplied Aircraft Wood, Fabric, Finishing and Composite Structures1.5
AVIM 103BAircraft Welding and Sheet Metal Structures3
AVIM 104BApplied Aircraft Welding and Sheet Metal Structures1.5
AVIM 103CAircraft Hydraulic Systems3
AVIM 104CApplied Aircraft Hydraulic Systems1
AVIM 103DAircraft Landing Gear Systems3
AVIM 104DApplied Aircraft Landing Gear Systems1
AVIM 105AAircraft Cabin Atmosphere Control1.5
AVIM 106AAircraft Cabin Atmosphere Control0.5
AVIM 105BAircraft Assembly, Rigging and Inspection1.5
AVIM 106BApplied Aircraft Assembly, Rigging and Inspection1
AVIM 109AAirframe Electrical Systems3
AVIM 110AApplied Airframe Electrical Systems1
Powerplant Curriculum:31
AVIM 107BTurbine Engines3
AVIM 108BApplied Turbine Engines1
AVIM 109BPowerplant Ignition Systems2
AVIM 110BApplied Powerplant Ignition Systems0.5
AVIM 109CPowerplant Electrical Systems3
AVIM 110CApplied Powerplant Electrical Systems0.5
AVIM 111CReciprocating Engines I3
AVIM 112CApplied Reciprocating Engines I2
AVIM 111DReciprocating Engines II3
AVIM 112DApplied Reciprocating Engines II1
AVIM 241Aircraft Propeller Systems3
AVIM 242Applied Aircraft Propeller Systems1
AVIM 249Induction and Fuel Metering3
AVIM 250Applied Induction and Fuel Metering1
AVIM 253Lubrication, Cooling, and Exhaust3
AVIM 254Applied Lubrication, Cooling, and Exhaust1

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