AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY   
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Program Coordinator: Anthony Benoit 885-2386

Aviation Maintenance Technology is an Associate in Science Degree Program.  Requirements include successful completion of a Federal Aviation Administration approved Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program.  The student must also obtain an active license for which 22 semester hours of college credit will be granted.  In addition, 48 semester hours of college instruction will be required as prescribed in the curriculum below.  Graduates of this program have obtained employment as mechanics at airports or technicians with aircraft and power plant companies.  Students may also continue their education towards a baccalaureate degree in the industrial or manufacturing field.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
CURRICULUM
(suggested two year sequence)
Course ID Title of Course
Credits
  FAA at Ellis R.V.T.H.S.**
22
 
TOTAL  
22
SEMESTER I
ENG* K101° Composition 
3
MAT* K186° Precalculus  
4
MEC* K152° Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics   
1
MEC* K153° Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics Lab  
2
PHY* K114° Mechanics
4
 
TOTAL
14
 SEMESTER II
CHE* K111° Concepts of Chemistry
4
COM* K173° Public Speaking
3
ENG* K202° Technical Writing
3
MAT* K254° Calculus I
3
PHY* K115° Heat Sound Light
4
 
TOTAL
17
SEMESTER III
EET* K142° Electrical and Power Systems Fundamentals
3
EET* K143° Electrical and Power Systems Fundamentals Lab
1
MEC* K262° Materials of Science
3
MEC* K263° Materials of Science Lab
1
________ Humanities/Social Sciences Elective
3
________ Humanities/Social Sciences Elective
3
  TOTAL
14
  GRAND TOTAL
67

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
**To obtain an FAA License you must complete 6 semesters (Fall, Spring) at Ellis Regional Vo-Tech High School.

Aviation Maintenance Technology, Associate in Science Degree
Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

  1. explain the principles of  airframe maintenance.
  2. explain the principles of aircraft powerplant maintenance.
  3. utilize the library and World Wide Web to obtain information.
  4. apply the principles of college physics and material science.
  5. explain basic electric circuits.
  6. demonstrate basic computer skills.
  7. take the FAA examinations and seek employment in the aviation maintenance field.
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