Aviation
16 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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AVA 50 Aviation Technology Survey
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
This course is designed to allow interested students the ability to explore aviation maintenance career pathways. This course will focus on principles and practices of modern aircraft maintenance technology.
AVA 50B Aircraft Metallic Fabrication
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- AVA 50, Minimum grade C
This course will provide students with the techniques and procedures necessary for fabricating metallic aircraft structures. Upon completion of this course students will will have practical knowledge and skill sets in the following areas: Types of aircraft structures and applications. Setting up - using sheet metal shop equipment (Box Brakes - Shears - Slip Formers etc). Reading and applying Metal - Composite Blueprints. Sheet Metal Fabrication practices - Drilling operations. Aircraft Fastener installation - removal practices.
AVA 51 General Aviation I
- Units
- 9.5
- Hours
- 135 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include math, basic electricity, basic physics, fluid lines and fittings and materials and processes.
AVA 52 General Aviation 2
- Units
- 9.5
- Hours
- 135 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- AVA 51, Minimum grade C
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include maintenance and ground operations.
AVA 61 Airframe 1
- Units
- 10.5
- Hours
- 144 lecture hours; 135 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- (AVA 51) and (and AVA 52, Minimum Grade C)
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include aircraft materials, coverings and finishes, inspection, assembly and rigging and welding.
AVA 62 Airframe 2
- Units
- 10.5
- Hours
- 144 lecture hours; 135 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- (AVA 51) and (AVA 52, Minimum grade C)
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include aircraft electrical, positioning,warning, ice, rain control, and fire protection systems.
AVA 63 Airframe 3
- Units
- 10.5
- Hours
- 144 lecture hours; 135 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- (AVA 51) and (AVA 52, Minimum grade C)
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topic includes safety systems, aircraft electrical systems, positioning and warning systems, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems.
AVA 71 Powerplant 1
- Units
- 10.5
- Hours
- 144 lecture hours; 135 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- (AVA 51) and (AVA 52, Minimum grade C)
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include reciprocating engines, turbine engines, and engine inspection.
AVA 72 Powerplant 2
- Units
- 10.5
- Hours
- 144 lecture hours; 135 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- (AVA 51) and (AVA 52, Minimum grade C)
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include induction and engine airflow systems, engine exhaust and reverser systems, and propellers.
AVA 73 Powerplant 3
- Units
- 10.5
- Hours
- 144 lecture hours; 135 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- (AVA 51) and (AVA 52, Minimum grade C)
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include instrument, electrical, ignition, starting, and fuel systems.
AVA 74 Aviation Technology Capstone Course
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
This course is designed to prepare students for FAA licensure testing. Topics include a review of general, airframe, and power plant curricula.
AVA 75 Composites 1 Introduction to Composites
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- AVA 50B, Minimum grade C
Introduction into Advanced Aerospace Composite Manufacturing and Repair Processes. This introductory course instructs students how to understand the practical applications of composite materials.
AVA 76 Composites 2 Advanced Composite Repair
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- AVA 75, Minimum grade C
This course will explore practices and techniques employed in advanced composite repair practices. This course covers how to make repairs to composite structures and adhesive bonding. Upon completion of Composite 2 students will have knowledge and skills in advanced composite repair practices and techniques.
AVA 77 Composites 3 Manufacturing Process for Advanced Composites
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 162 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- AVA 76, Minimum grade C
Composites 3 Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Composites will explore techniques and applications applicable to manufacturing advanced composites including composite design criteria and in use applications, bonding techniques, composite tool making and machining and processing advanced composites.
AVA 138 Work Experience Education Aviation
- Units
- 1-8
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. Work Experience Education is a 16-, 12-, or 8-week course that enables students to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work opportunities. This course helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competi tive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. The course is ideal for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or seeking career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupati onaltraining through work-based learning experiences such as through an internship. Work Experience Education transforms community businesses, industries, and public agencies into expanded educational training laboratories.Credit is awarded on the basis of learning objectives completed and the number of hours the student trains.Students must create/complete new learning objectives each semester they enroll. Students may utilize their present work sites. More details are available in the Work Experience Education Office, (760) 245-4271, ext. 2281.The office, located in the Academic Commons, is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-6:00 p.m., and by appointment. Please refer to the Work Experience Education section in this catalog for more information.
AVA 0149 Aviation Technology Survey Course
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
This course is designed to allow interested students the ability to explore aviation maintenance career pathways. This course will focus on principles and practices of modern aircraft maintenance technology. Formerly AVA 50.