Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to prepare students to qualify for the airframe and powerplant certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), after passing the FAA testing students are able to work on airliners as well as general aviation. The written examinations are administered by the FAA at computer testing centers.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Aeronautics

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply general calculations and basic electricity of aviation as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

  2. Apply general materials and servicing of aviation as required by the FAA.

  3. Read and interpret aircraft airframe, and powerplant manuals.

  4. Perform required inspections on an aircraft.

  5. Use practical application skills to troubleshoot, service, and repair aircraft airframe and powerplant systems.

  6. Assess the serviceability of aircraft airframe, and powerplant system parts and components.

  7. Write descriptive and concise discrepancy reports.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

18 units

2nd Semester

18 units

3rd Semester

11 units

4th Semester

11 units