Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

AV04-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

AV04-02-04

Program Numbering

AV04-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

AV04-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: AV04-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Aviation 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 Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

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

The requirements for admission to the Aviation 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 Aviation Maintenance Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

e)      Regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited, FAA approved, diploma or degree granting institution; and

a)      Proper completion of application and related procedures.

      

Standard Number: AV04-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Aviation 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 Aviation 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 Aviation 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 Aviation 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:  AV04-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of AV04 and a CIP Code of 47.060804 are applied to the Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code AV04 and CIP Code xx.AV04xx 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: AV04-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Aviation 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 AV04 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of AV04, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance technology as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or powerplant ratings.  In addition, the combined powerplant and airframe curriculum is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and repair aircraft powerplants, both reciprocating and turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and wood, their systems and components.  Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA powerplant and airframe examinations and certification.

 

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

[P]**

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

 

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

AMT 221

Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

5

5

AMT 222

Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II

[P] AMT 221, AMT 226

3

0

12

15

7

AMT 223

Gas Turbine Powerplants I

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

5

5

AMT 224

Gas Turbine Powerplants II

[P] AMT 223, AMT 226

3

0

7

10

5

AMT 225

Aircraft Engine Inspection

[P/C] AMT 222 or AMT 224

2

0

1

3

2

AMT 226

Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems

[P] AMT 221, AMT 223

5

0

7

12

7

AMT 227

Aircraft Engine Electrical, Ignition, and Starting Systems

[P] AMT 103

8

0

7

15

10

AMT 228

Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems

[P/C] AMT 221, AMT 223

7

0

8

15

9

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

Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma

141 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Aviation 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

Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Aviation 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 Aviation 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 I

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 102

Aircraft Applied Sciences

10

0

10

20

13

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

TOTAL

14

4

10

28

19

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 101

Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 103

Aircraft Electricity and Electronics

5

5

0

10

7

AMT 121

Aviation Physics

3

0

0

3

3

AMT 203

Airframe Welding

1

0

3

4

2

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

TOTAL

16

5

6

27

20

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

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

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

TOTAL

14

0

13

27

18

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 206

Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

2

0

3

5

3

AMT 207

Aircraft Landing Gear Systems

3

0

5

8

4

AMT 208

Aircraft Environmental Control Systems

8

0

7

15

10

TOTAL

13

0

15

28

17

Fifth 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

AMT 209

Aircraft Electrical, Communication and Navigation Systems

7

0

8

15

9

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

TOTAL

13

0

15

28

17

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 221

Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I

5

0

0

5

5

AMT 223

Gas Turbine Powerplants I

5

0

0

5

5

AMT 226

Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems

5

0

7

12

7

TOTAL

15

0

7

22

17

Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 222

Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II

3

0

12

15

7

AMT 227

Aircraft Engine Electrical, Ignition, and Starting Systems

8

0

7

15

10

TOTAL

11

0

19

30

17

Eighth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMT 224

Gas Turbine Powerplants II

3

0

7

10

5

AMT 225

Aircraft Engine Inspection

2

0

1

3

2

AMT 228

Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems

7

0

8

15

9

TOTAL

12

0

16

28

16

 

APPENDIX C

Aviation Maintenance Technology

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

AC generators and controls

AC motors

Air compressor

Air hose, fluid line

Air pressure regulator

Air transformer

Aircraft batteries

Aircraft chocks

Aircraft control surfaces

Aircraft fire detection and

  extinguishing system

Aircraft fuselage, fins, stabilizer

Aircraft generators

Aircraft instruments

Aircraft metal

Aircraft prints

Aircraft starters

Amp meter

Angle drills

Audiovisual equipment

Auger bit files

Auger bits

Auxiliary power unit

Aviation snips

Axial flow jet engine

Basic hand tools

Battery charger

Battery test equipment

Beading machine

Blind fastener installing tools

Bolt gage

Booster coils

Bore scope

Brake and wheel systems

Brake bleeder pot

Bucking bars

Bungee shock cords

Cable splicing clamps and tools

Cable swaging tools

Capacitor tester

Carbon-pile generator controls

Carburetors

Centrifugal flow jet engine

Chemical inspection kits

Clamps

Cleco fasteners

Cold cylinder indicator

Compression tester

Constant speed propellers

Cornish break

Counter sinks

Cutting torch

DC motors

Dead weight tester

Depth gages and dial indicators

Dial bore gage

Dimpling tools

Drafting equipment

Drill motors, bits, and files

Drill press

Dry sump engines

Dual magnetos

Electronic teaching aids

Engine instruments

Exhaust systems

FAA forms

Fabric tester

Fire extinguishers

Fixed pitch propeller

Flow bench

Forming roll

Fuel injection systems

Fuel pump test stand

Generator and control test stand

Generator mock-up board

Glass bead blaster

Grease gun

Grinding wheel

Hacksaws

Harness tester

High tension magnetos

High-pressure strut servicing system

Honeycomb structure

Humidity indicator

Hydraulic training aids

Inclinometer

Induction system cutaways

Induction vibrators

Inspection forms

Inspection mirrors

Instructional computer hardware

Instructional computer software

Instrument test bench

Jacks

Jointer

Landing gear training aids

Lettering stencil

Leveling equipment

Lever

Live aircraft

Log books

Low tension magnetos

Magnaflux machine

Magneto overhaul tools

Magneto test stand

Metal cutting band saw

Micrometers

Miter box and saw

Mock-up board of aircraft

  electrical system

Multimeters

Natural aspirated engines

Oil cooler

Oil cooler test bench

Oil dilution system

Oil tanks

Opposed engines

Oxygen system

Penetrant inspection kits

Plexiglass components

Plumb bobs

Pneumatic training aids

Portable torch

Power saws

Pressure pot spray gun

Propeller balancing arbor and tools

Propeller governing systems

Propeller portable blade protractor

Propeller special tools

Pulley

Radial engines

Respirators

Rigid line flaring equipment

Rivet cutters

Rivet squeezer

Riveting guns

Safety goggles

Sander

Scales

Selection of aircraft hardware

  and components

Sheet metal brake

Sheet metal shear

Soldering gun

Spark plug cleaner and tester

Special engine tools

Spirit level

Static system pressure tester

Strands and hoist

Suction cup spray gun

Switches and relays

Tape measure

Taps and dies

Telescoping gages

Tensiometer

Test bench

Test board

Test cells

Testing strip scale

Timing indicators

Timing lights

Torque wrenches

Trammel points

Tubing benders

Turbocharged engine

Turbocharged fuel injection systems

Venturi

Vibrator generator controls

Vices

Volt-ohm meter

Welded parts

Welding equipment

Welding machines

Wet sump engines

Wire buffing wheel

Wiring tools

Zyglo inspection