State Board Approval Date:

06/05/2008

Implementation Date:

Fall 2009

Last Updated:

06/11/08

Note: This program contains AMT courses that must be certified by the FAA

Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

AO04-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

AO04-02-04

Program Numbering

AO04-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

AO04-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: AO04-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program are:

a.      attainment of 16 years of age;

b.      documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.      achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d.      completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Avionics Maintenance Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a.      regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited FAA approved diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.      proper completion of application and related procedures.

                                                                                                                                 

Standard Number: AO04-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program are:

a.      attainment of 16 years of age;

b.      documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.      achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

d.      completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  AO04-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of AO04 and a CIP Code of 47.0609 are applied to the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code AO04 and CIP Code 47.0609 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: AO04-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code AO04 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of AO04, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Avionics Maintenance Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to work in the field of avionics maintenance technology.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft and avionics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive an Avionics Maintenance Technology diploma that qualifies them as avionics technicians.

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1013

Algebraic Concepts

[P] ***

5

0

0

5

5

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D. Lab
Hours

P. Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

AMT 100

Aviation Mathematics

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

AMT 101

Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

[P/C] SCT 100

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 102

Aircraft Applied Sciences

[P/C] AMT 100

10

0

10

20

13

AMT 103

Aircraft Electricity and Electronics

[P/C] AMT 100

5

5

0

10

7

AMT 121

Aviation Physics

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

AMT 201

Aircraft Airframe Structures

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 202

Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

7

12

7

AMT 203

Airframe Welding

[P] Provisional admission

1

0

3

4

2

AMT 204

Airframe Assembly and Rigging

[P] Program admission

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 205

Airframe Inspection

[P] AMT 204

3

0

7

10

5

AMT 206

Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

[P] AMT 103

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 207

Aircraft Landing Gear Systems

[P] Program admission

3

0

5

8

4

AMT 208

Aircraft Environmental Control Systems

[P] Program admission

8

0

7

15

10

AMT 209

Aircraft Electrical, Communication, and Navigation Systems

[P] AMT 103

7

0

8

15

9

AVT 101

Basic Electronics

[P/C] MAT 103

4

2

3

9

6

AVT 102

Avionics Maintenance Practices

[P/C] AVT 101

3

0

6

9

5

AVT 103

Advanced Electronics

[P/C] AVT 101

4

2

3

9

6

AVT 104

Digital Electronics

[P/C] AVT 101

4

2

3

9

6

AVT 106

Aircraft Logic Systems

[P/C] AVT 104

4

2

3

9

6

AVT 107

Aircraft Communication Systems

[P/C] AVT 104

5

2

3

10

7

AVT 108

Navigation Systems

[P/C] AVT 104

5

2

3

10

7

AVT 109

Flight Director and Autopilot Systems

[P/C] AVT 108

5

2

3

10

7

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

*

[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

**

[P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels.

 

Program Final Exit Point

 

Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma

 

141 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information

Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization.  Technical institutes may implement the Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence

 

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 100

Aviation Mathematics

3

0

0

3

3

AMT 101

Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 103

Aircraft Electricity & Electronics

5

5

0

10

7

AMT 121

Aviation Physics

3

0

0

3

3

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

 

Total

14

9

3

26

19

 

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MAT 1013

Algebraic Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

AMT 102

Aircraft Applied Sciences

10

0

10

20

13

AMT 203

Airframe Welding

1

0

3

4

2

 

Total

16

0

13

29

20

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

AMT 201

Aircraft Airframe Structures

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 202

Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures

5

0

7

12

7

AMT 204

Airframe Assembly and Rigging

2

0

3

5

3

 

Total

14

5

13

27

18

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AVT 101

Basic Electronics

4

2

3

9

6

AMT 206

Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 207

Aircraft Landing Gear Systems

3

0

5

8

4

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relationships and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

 

Total

 12

2

11

25

16

 

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 208

Aircraft Environmental Control Systems

8

0

7

15

10

AVT 102

Avionics Maintenance Practices

3

0

6

9

5

 

Total

11

0

13

24

15

 

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AVT 103

Advanced Electronics

4

2

3

9

6

AMT 209

Aircraft Electrical, Communication, and Navigation Systems

7

0

8

15

9

 

Total

11

2

11

24

15

 

Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 205

Airframe Inspection

3

0

7

10

5

AVT 104

Digital Electronics

4

2

3

9

6

AVT 106

Aircraft Logic Systems

4

2

3

9

6

 

Total

11

4

13

28

17

Eighth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AVT 107

Aircraft Communication Systems

5

2

3

10

7

AVT 108

Navigation Systems

5

2

3

10

7

AVT 109

Flight Director and Autopilot Systems

5

2

3

10

7

 

Total

15

6

9

30

21

 

APPENDIX C

Avionics Maintenance Technology, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

AC generators and controls

AC motors

Acetone

Air compressor

Air filler fittings

Air hose, fluid line

Air pressure regulator

Air transformer

Aircraft chocks

Aircraft control surfaces

Aircraft fire detection and extinguishing system

Aircraft fuelage, fins, and stabilizer

Aircraft metal

Aircraft oils and grease

Aircraft prints

Aircraft rivets

Aluminum tubing

Amp meter

Anti-icer fluid

Audiovisual equipment

Auger bit files

Auger bits

Auxiliary power unit

Aviation fuels

Aviation snips

Axial flow jet engine

Bar folder

Basic hand tools

Battery cart

Battery charger

Battery test equipment

Beading machine

Bendix magneto overhaul tools

Bolt gage

Booster coils

Bore scope power saws

Box brake

Brake and wheel mock ups

Brake bleeder pot

Brazing rod

Bucking bars

Bungee shock cords

Cable

Cable splicing clamps and tools

Cable swaging tools

Cable thimbles

Capacitor tester

Carbon-pile generator controls

Carburetors

Centrifugal flow jet engine

Chalk line

Chemical inspection kits

Clamps

Cleaning agents

Cleco fasteners

Cold cylinder indicator

Compression tester

Copper tubing

Cornish break

Counter sinks

Counter weight propeller

Cutting torch

DC motors

Depth gages and dial indicators

Dial bore gage

Dimpling tools

Dopes thinners

Drafting equipment

Drill motors, bits, and files

Drill press

Dry sump engines

Dzus fasteners

Electric step-head governors

Electrical propellers

Electrical terminals

Electronics teaching aids and boards

Enamel paint

Enamel thinner

Engine instruments

Etching material

Exhaust systems

FAA forms

Fabric tester

Fastener installing tools

Fiberglass

50' tape

Finishing tape

Fire extinguishers

Fixed pitch metal propeller

Fixed pitch wood propeller

Flashlights

Flexible hose

Flow bench

Flux

Forming roll

Fuel injection systems

Fuel pump test stand

Fungicidal dope

Generator and control test stand

Generator mock-up board

Glass bead blaster

Grease

Grease gun

Grease pencils

Grinding wheel

Grommets

Ground adjustable propeller

Hamilton Standard propellers, hydromatic

Hamilton Standard removal tools

Hardness tester

Hardwood for forming metal

Harness tester

Hi shear rivets

High tension Bendix magnetos, 54 & 56 series

High tension Bendix magnetos, 1200 series

High tension Bendix magnetos, 200 series

High tension Bendix magnetos, SF series

High tension Eiseman magnetos

High tension Slick magnetos

Honeycomb structure

Humidity indicator

Hydraulic fluid

Hydraulic lines

Hydraulic mock-up board

Hydraulic seals

Induction system cutaways

Induction vibrators

Inspection forms

Inspection mirrors

Inspection rings

Instrument cutaways

Instrument test bench

Instrument test stand

Jacks

Jointer

Landing gear cutaway

Layout dye

Lettering stencil

Leveling equipment

Lever

Live aircraft

Log books

Low tension Bendix magnetos, 600 series

Methyl ketone

Magnaflux machine

Magneto test stand

Masking tape

Metal cutting band saw

Micrometers

Miter box and saw

Mock-up board of aircraft electrical system

Multimeters

Nails and screws

Natural aspirated engines

Oil cooler

Oil cooler test bench

Oil dilution system

Oil tanks

Opposed engines

Oscilloscope

Oven

Oxygen mask

Oxygen regulator

Oxygen tank

Paint strainers

Penetrant inspection kits

Plastic cement and plastic cleaner

Plexiglass

Plumb bobs

Portable torch dead weight tester

Pressure pot spray gun

Prop protractor

Propeller bench

Propeller bench protractor

Propeller portable blade protractor

Pulley

Radial engines

Respirators

Rigging pins

Right angle drill attachment

Rigid line flaring equipment

Riv-nut installing tools

Rivet cutters

Rivet squeezer

Riveting guns

Rotary shear

Rotary wing aircraft

Safety goggles

Safety wire, locking devices, and cotter keys

Sander

Sandpaper

Saw horses

Scales

Schematics

Selection of aircraft hardware and components

Sheet metal screws

Shrinking machine

Signal generator

Silver solder, soft solder

Single and double magnetos

Slitting shear

Soldering copper and flux

Soldering irons

Solderless connector kit

Spar varnish

Spark plug cleaner and tester

Spark proof paint room

Special engine tools

Spirit level

Squaring shear

Stainless steel tubing

Stakes

Steam cleaner

Strands and hoist

Strut pump

Suction cup spray gun

Switches and relays

Taps and dies

Telescoping gages

Tensiometer

 

Tool Kit for Avionics Maintenance Technicians

 

Spring dividers

7" diagonal cut pliers

6" needle nose pliers

Service mirror

3-Drawer tool chest

1/2" dr. flex handle 15"

1/2" dr. 7/8 deep socket

Hex wrench set 20 pc

Pliers wire cutter 8"

Arc joint pliers

8 oz. ball pein hammer

Plastic tip hammer

#1 Phillips screwdriver 3"

#2 Phillips screwdriver 4"

Reed/Prince screwdriver

Stubby screwdriver

17 pc set - combination wrenches

9 pc punch and chisel set

3 pin punches

3/8 center punch, 4 cold chisels

5/32 pin punch

3/16 pin punch

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 1/4"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 3/16"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 7/32"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 9/32"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 5/16"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 11/32"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 3/8"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 7/16"

1/4 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 1/2"

1/4 dr. quick release ratchet

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 3/8"

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 7/16"

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 1/2"

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 9/16"

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 5/8"

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 11/16"

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 3/4"

3/8 dr. socket std. 12 pt. 13/16"

3/8 dr. quick release ratchet

16" speed handle, 1/4" dr.

3" ext 3/8 dr.

5" ext 3/8 dr.

10" ext 3/8 dr.

1/4" socket rack

3/8" socket rack

Right snips

Left snips

Straight snips

Combination square

Multi-tester

Flat smooth file, 10"

1/2 round file, smooth 10"

Hacksaw

 

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