Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program prepares students to inspect, repair, service and overhaul airframe and powerplant systems. Students also receive training in the electrical and electronics as part of the aviation industry.

The program offers specialized classroom instruction and practical hands on experience in the field of aviation airframe and powerplant maintenance.

Upon completion of the program the student will be eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration Certification Exam to become a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic.

Any applicant wishing to enroll in Aviation Maintenance Technology must first take the TTC-M Technology Foundations Examination, Which will, be given each Friday at 8:00.

Course Content

• Line, Hangar, and Shop Safety


• Aviation Math/Physics


• Basic Aviation Electricity/Electronics


• Technical Mechanics


• Basic Aviation Electricity/Electronics


• Fundamentals of Regulation/Publication/Records


• Aircraft Structures


• Sheet Metal Structural Repair


• Non-Metallic Structural Repair


• Aircraft Fabric Covering


• Aircraft Welding


• Aircraft Assembly/Rigging


• Painting and Finishing


• Airframe Inspection


• Airframe Electrical Systems


• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems


• Landing Gear Systems


• Position & Warning Systems


• Instrument Systems


• Communication & Navigation Systems


• Fuel Systems


• Fire Protection Systems


• Fundamentals of Reciprocating Engine


• Reciprocating - Induction, Exhaust Cooling & Lubrication


• Reciprocating - Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems


• Reciprocating Engine Overhaul


• Reciprocating - Ignition Systems


• Reciprocating - Propellers


• Reciprocating - Power Plant


• Operation/Troubleshooting


• Reciprocating - Power Plant Maintenance


• Fundamentals of Turbine Engine


• Turbine - Inlet, Ducts, Exhaust, & Lubrication Systems


• Turbine - Fuel Metering Systems


• Turbine - Ignition & Electrical Systems


• Turbine - Propellers


• Engine Fire Protection Systems


• Turbine-Removal & Replacement


• Turbine-Inspection/Troubleshooting


• Turbine-Engine Overhaul