Aircraft Maintenance Technology-Airframe
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology-Airframe degree is designed to provide students with strong General Education skills in support of their aviation maintenance knowledge. This degree prepares students to enter careers in aircraft and helicopter structural manufacturing and maintenance, where graduates can potentially work in general, corporate, commercial, or military sectors. Graduates are eligible to apply for relevant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical exams. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology-Airframe is also available.
Details
Students wishing to enroll in this Aircraft Maintenance Technology-Airframe program must complete an application process before being officially accepted into the program.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Utilize inspection and diagnostic techniques to maintain aircraft.
- Service aircraft to industry and regulatory standards.
- Repair aircraft to industry and regulatory standards.
- Overhaul aircraft to industry and regulatory standards.
- Practice industry and regulatory standards required for professional and ethical behavior.
- Mitigate human factors risk in aircraft maintenance operations.
- Employ common safety practices when working on and around aircraft and related support equipment.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills specific to aviation maintenance concepts and technical processes.
- Critically analyze a wide range of problems in the aviation industry to generate applicable solutions.
- Prepare for airframe written, oral, and practical exams.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
$68,620 Show expanded career information for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
$48,270 Show expanded career information for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AMT124 | Aircraft Forms and Regulations, Weight and Balance, Drawings, and Ground Operations | Critical course Gateway course Must be taken prior to 200-level AMT coursework | 5 | ||
AMT126 | Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electricity | Critical course Gateway course Must be taken prior to 200-level AMT coursework | 9 | ||
AMT128 | Fundamentals of Aviation Physics, Corrosion Control, Materials and Processes, Fluid Lines and Fittin | Critical course Gateway course Must be taken prior to 200-level AMT coursework | 5 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AMT220 | Fundamentals Of Aircraft Wood Structures, Covering And Finishing, And Bonded Structures | 3 | |||
AMT224 | Aircraft Sheet Metal | 5 | |||
AMT226 | Aircraft Landing Gear, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fuel, Position And Warning Systems | 7 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMT222 | Atmosphere Control, Fire Detection, Ice and Rain Protection Systems | 4 | |||
AMT228 | Aircraft Electrical Systems, Instruments, Fuel Indicating, Communication And Navigation Systems | 7 | |||
AMT230 or ENG107 | Airframe Assembly, Inspection And Welding or First-Year Composition for ESL | None or FYC | 3–6 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
MAT12+ | Intermediate Algebra | 3–6 | |||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
PHY101 | Introduction to Physics | SQ | 4 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMT124 | Aircraft Forms and Regulations, Weight and Balance, Drawings, and Ground Operations | Critical course Gateway course Must be taken prior to 200-level AMT coursework | 5 | ||
AMT128 | Fundamentals of Aviation Physics, Corrosion Control, Materials and Processes, Fluid Lines and Fittin | Critical course Gateway course Must be taken prior to 200-level AMT coursework | 5 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMT126 | Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electricity | Critical course Gateway course Must be taken prior to 200-level AMT coursework | 9 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMT220 | Fundamentals Of Aircraft Wood Structures, Covering And Finishing, And Bonded Structures | 3 | |||
AMT224 | Aircraft Sheet Metal | 5 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMT226 | Aircraft Landing Gear, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fuel, Position And Warning Systems | 7 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMT222 | Atmosphere Control, Fire Detection, Ice and Rain Protection Systems | 4 | |||
AMT230 | Airframe Assembly, Inspection And Welding | 6 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMT228 | Aircraft Electrical Systems, Instruments, Fuel Indicating, Communication And Navigation Systems | 7 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
MAT12+ | Intermediate Algebra | 3–6 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
PHY101 | Introduction to Physics | SQ | 4 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=176631).
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