To graduate with a specialization in Aviation Maintenance Technician, students must complete the following requirements with a grade of C or better plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate Degree (minimum total = 60 units). This degree 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.
| 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 |
| AERO 054 | Powerplant Maintenance - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul | 6 |
| AERO 054L | Powerplant Maintenance Laboratory - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul | 5 |
| AERO 055 | Powerplant Maintenance - Accessory Overhaul | 6 |
| AERO 055L | Powerplant Maintenance Laboratory - Accessory Overhaul | 5 |
| Total Units | 58 | |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Interpret airframe and powerplant manuals.
- Perform required inspections on an aircraft.
- Troubleshoot aircraft airframe and powerplant systems.
- Service and repair aircraft airframe and powerplant systems.
- Assess the serviceability of parts.
- Write descriptive discrepancy reports.
- Broaden their possibilities for advancement in their career fields.
- Further their education at a four-year university to complete a bachelor degree.