This certificate is designed to prepare students to qualify for the Airframe Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which enables the holder to perform 100 hours and annual inspections on aircraft ranging from small aircraft used in general aviation to jets utilized by commercial airlines. The written examinations are administered by the FAA at computer testing centers.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| AERO 050 | General/Calculations and Basic Electricity Airframe and Powerplant Technologies | 5 |
| AERO 050L | General Laboratory/Calculations And Basic Electricity Airframe and Powerplant Technologies | 2 |
| AERO 051 | General/Materials and Servicing Airframe and Powerplant Technologies | 5 |
| AERO 051L | General Laboratory/Materials and Servicing Airframe and Powerplant Technologies | 2 |
| AERO 052 | Airframe Maintenance - Structures | 6 |
| AERO 052L | Airframe Maintenance Laboratory - Structures | 5 |
| AERO 053 | Airframe Maintenance - Systems and Components | 6 |
| AERO 053L | Airframe Maintenance Laboratory - Systems and Components | 5 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Courses | ||
| AERO 015 | Nano Composite Technology | 2 |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply general calculations and basic electricity of aviation as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Apply general materials and servicing of aviation as required by the FAA.
- Read and Interpret airframe manuals.
- Perform required inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft Airframes.
- Evaluate and troubleshoot aircraft airframe systems and components.
- Evaluate and service aircraft airframe systems.
- Assess the serviceability of aircraft airframe parts and components.
- Write descriptive and concise discrepancy reports.