Airframe and Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology - Evening (AS Degree S0951)
Technology and Health Division
Degree S0951
This program prepares students to enter employment as a certified airframe and powerplant technician in the aircraft maintenance industry. Training is given in the overhaul of various airframes and powerplants and their components. Completion of this program leads to an Associate in Science degree. Two state-awarded certificates are also available upon successful completion of this program - one certificate in Airframe Maintenance Technology and one certificate in Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology. Excellent opportunities for employment exist in this area of training. Certain administrative, quality control, and flight personnel careers require the applicant to hold a valid A & P Certificate.
This program offers a day or evening program option. The only difference between the two options is the course numbering and time required to complete the program.
Day program courses AIRM 65A and AIRM 65B are equivalent to evening program courses AIRM 95A, AIRM 95B, AIRM 96A, AIRM 96B, AIRM 97A, AIRM 97B,
AIRM 98A, and AIRM 98B.
Day program course AIRM 66A and AIRM 66B are equivalent to evening program courses AIRM 90A, AIRM 90B,
AIRM 91A, AIRM 91B, AIRM 92A, AIRM 92B, AIRM 93A, and AIRM 93B. The evening program courses are offered in 9-week modules.
Successful completion of this program enables students to take the FAA examinations in Airframe, General, and Powerplant. Passing the General Exam plus the Airframe and/or Powerplant Exam provides certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, which is required for employment in this field. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
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AIRM 70A | Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
AIRM 70B | Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
AIRM 71 | Aviation Maintenance Science | 6 |
AIRM 72 | Aircraft Materials and Processes | 2 |
AIRM 90A | Airframe Theory | 3 |
AIRM 90B | Airframe Wood, Fabric, and Paint | 3 |
AIRM 91A | Airframe Aluminum Repair and Plastics | 3 |
AIRM 91B | Airframe Composites, Rigging, and Inspection | 3 |
AIRM 92A | Airframe Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
AIRM 92B | Airframe Fuel and Environmental Systems | 3 |
AIRM 93A | Airframe Warning and Fire Systems | 3 |
AIRM 93B | Aircraft Communication, Navigation, Radar, and Autopilot Systems | 3 |
AIRM 95A | Aircraft Powerplant Theory | 3 |
AIRM 95B | Aircraft Powerplant Inspection and Maintenance | 3 |
AIRM 96A | Aircraft Turbine Engines | 3 |
AIRM 96B | Aircraft Propellers | 3 |
AIRM 97A | Aircraft Powerplant Instrumentation | 3 |
AIRM 97B | Aircraft Powerplant Fuel Systems | 3 |
AIRM 98A | Aircraft Power Plant Ignition Systems | 3 |
AIRM 98B | Aircraft Powerplant Lubricating Systems | 3 |
Total Units | 62 |
Recommended Electives
Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
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AIRM 74 | Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Work Experience | 2 |
AIRM 80 | Laboratory Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 0.5 |
PHYS 1 | Physics | 4 |
The Airframe and Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Contact:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
1(800) 835-5322
www.faa.gov
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Connect learned theory with real-world problems and develop a logical solution to the problem.
- Locate, interpret, and apply technical data from industry manuals and apply that technical data to a maintenance situation.
- Determine several possible solutions for dealing with a given situation and then decide which solution(s) are ethical and which are not.
- Demonstrate proper use of aircraft repair equipment.
- Apply knowledge of aeronautics, aircraft maintenance, and aviation regulations.
- Inspect an aircraft/aircraft component and determine if the unit conforms to industry established standards.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
Fall Term 1 | Units | |
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AIRM 90A | Airframe Theory | 3 |
AIRM 90B | Airframe Wood, Fabric, and Paint | 3 |
AIRM 91A | Airframe Aluminum Repair and Plastics | 3 |
AIRM 91B | Airframe Composites, Rigging, and Inspection | 3 |
Units | 12 | |
Winter Term 1 | ||
AIRM 70A | Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
Units | 3 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
AIRM 92A | Airframe Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
AIRM 92B | Airframe Fuel and Environmental Systems | 3 |
AIRM 93A | Airframe Warning and Fire Systems | 3 |
AIRM 93B | Aircraft Communication, Navigation, Radar, and Autopilot Systems | 3 |
Units | 12 | |
Summer Term 1 | ||
AIRM 70B | Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
Units | 3 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
AIRM 95A | Aircraft Powerplant Theory | 3 |
AIRM 95B | Aircraft Powerplant Inspection and Maintenance | 3 |
AIRM 96A | Aircraft Turbine Engines | 3 |
AIRM 96B | Aircraft Propellers | 3 |
Units | 12 | |
Winter Term 2 | ||
AIRM 72 | Aircraft Materials and Processes | 1.5 |
AIRM 73 | 1.5 | |
Units | 3 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
AIRM 97A | Aircraft Powerplant Instrumentation | 3 |
AIRM 97B | Aircraft Powerplant Fuel Systems | 3 |
AIRM 98A | Aircraft Power Plant Ignition Systems | 3 |
AIRM 98B | Aircraft Powerplant Lubricating Systems | 3 |
Units | 12 | |
Summer Term 2 | ||
AIRM 71 | Aviation Maintenance Science | 6 |
Certificates: Airframe Maint. Tech Eve. T0981 1 | ||
Aircraft Powerplant Maint. Tech Eve. T0952 2 | ||
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
Units | 6 | |
Fall Term 3 | ||
AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3 |
AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
Units | 12 | |
Winter Term 3 | ||
AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
Units | 4.5 | |
Spring Term 3 | ||
ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
A/AS HUM | 3 | |
AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
Airframe Aircraft PowerPlant Main. AS S0911 1 | ||
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
Units | 13 | |
Total Units | 92.5 |