Aviation Maintenance Technology 8120, A.S. Career/Tech

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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree

This curriculum prepares students for a career as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Successful completion of the program and the required FAA exams leads the student to an Airframe and Powerplant Technician rating (A&P).

Major Program Requirements

AMNT 102 - General Aviation Maintenance 4 hrs
AMNT 104 - Introduction to Electricity 4 hrs
AMNT 106 - Materials, Processes and Welding 4 hrs
AMNT 107 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 4 hrs
AMNT 162 - Aircraft Sheetmetal 4 hrs
AMNT 164 - Aircraft Systems 4 hrs
AMNT 166 - Composite and Nonmetallic Structures 4 hrs
AMNT 167 - Aircraft Electrical 4 hrs
AMNT 202 - Powerplant Fuel and Induction Systems 4 hrs
AMNT 204 - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul 4 hrs
AMNT 206 - Powerplant Systems and Propellers 4 hrs
AMNT 207 - Powerplant Electrical 4 hrs
AMNT 262 - Turbine Engines 4 hrs
AMNT 264 - Engine Installation and Troubleshooting 4 hrs
AMNT 266 - Aircraft Inspection 4 hrs
AMNT 287 - FAA Certification 4 hrs

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Composition
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
Mathematics
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH) Elective 3 hrs
Speech
SPCH 143 - Speech 3 hrs
Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
Social Science
Social Science Elective 3 hrs
UCC Electives
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness 8 hrs
List of elective courses

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

AMNT 102 - General Aviation Maintenance 4 hrs
AMNT 106 - Materials, Processes and Welding 4 hrs
AMNT 162 - Aircraft Sheetmetal 4 hrs
AMNT 166 - Composite and Nonmetallic Structures 4 hrs
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATH) Elective 3 hrs

Total Hours: 22

Semester II

AMNT 107 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 4 hrs
AMNT 164 - Aircraft Systems 4 hrs
AMNT 104 - Introduction to Electricity 4 hrs
AMNT 167 - Aircraft Electrical 4 hrs
SPCH 143 - Speech 3 hrs

Total Hours: 19

Semester III

AMNT 204 - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul 4 hrs
AMNT 207 - Powerplant Electrical 4 hrs
AMNT 202 - Powerplant Fuel and Induction Systems 4 hrs
AMNT 206 - Powerplant Systems and Propellers 4 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Elective 3 hrs
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs

Total Hours: 23

Semester IV

AMNT 262 - Turbine Engines 4 hrs (R/W)
AMNT 264 - Engine Installation and Troubleshooting 4 hrs (S)
AMNT 266 - Aircraft Inspection 4 hrs
AMNT 287 - FAA Certification 4 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Elective 5 hrs
Social Science Elective 3 hrs

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