The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) is designed to prepare graduates for employment as maintenance technicians in general aviation, corporate aviation, airlines or aerospace manufacturers. In addition to traditional aircraft maintenance courses, the curriculum emphasizes modern aircraft systems.
The AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology prepares students for advancement beyond basic certification as maintenance technicians in general aviation, corporate aviation, airlines or aerospace manufacturing. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, current aircraft technology and systems, as well as legacy aircraft.
The AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology constitutes the first two years of the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Technologies Leadership.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Admission Requirements for Associate Degrees.
Special Considerations
- Due to specific Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, the AAS AMT may not meet FAA certification eligibility until graduation. All students must meet with an Aviation Technology Division (ATD) academic advisor prior to beginning any AMT program of study and are to meet each semester for the purpose of reviewing their academic progress and planning future courses.
- Students are required to have their own basic hand tools for work in AMT lab classes.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Associate Degrees.
- Complete the General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees.
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AMT A170 | Aircraft Ground Operations and Safety | 1 |
| AMT A171 | Basic Aerodynamics | 2 |
| AMT A172 | Aircraft Publications, Regulations, and Records | 2 |
| AMT A174 & A174L | Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics and Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Lab | 4 |
| AMT A175 | Drawing and Precision Measurement | 1 |
| AMT A176 | Aircraft Materials and Processes I | 2 |
| AMT A181 & A181L | Aircraft Fuel Systems and Aircraft Fuel Systems Lab | 4 |
| AMT A186 | Aircraft Non-Destructive Inspection Methods | 2 |
| AMT A274 & A274L | Aircraft Electronic Systems and Instruments and Aircraft Electronic Systems and Instruments Lab | 5 |
| Complete one of the following concentration areas: | 18-19 | |
Airframe Concentration | ||
| Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures and Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures Lab | ||
| Aircraft Fluid Power Systems and Aircraft Fluid Power Systems Lab | ||
| Aircraft Auxiliary and Avionics Systems and Aircraft Auxiliary and Avionics Systems Lab | ||
| Aircraft Bonded Structures and Aircraft Bonded Structures Lab | ||
| Aircraft Materials and Processes II | ||
| Airframe Assembly and Inspections and Airframe Assembly and Inspections Lab | ||
Powerplant Concentration | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Theory | ||
| Aircraft Electrical Machinery and Aircraft Electrical Machinery Lab | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Repair and Overhaul and Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul Lab | ||
| Aircraft Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Lab | ||
| Aircraft Propeller Systems | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Installation and Operation and Aircraft Powerplant Installation and Operation Lab | ||
| Total | 41-42 | |
A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in general aircraft maintenance skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in emphasis area skills: airframe or powerplant.
- Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft engines, structures, and systems, as well as appropriate FAA regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of industry information: current status, segments and opportunities.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.
Sample Plan
The academic plan below is one pathway through the degree/certificate. It includes all requirements, taking into account recommendations from program faculty. Each student’s plan may vary according to their initial course placement, intended course load, additional majors and/or minors, and their placement into required prerequisite courses. Any change in the plan below can have an unforeseen impact on the rest of the plan. Therefore, it is very important to meet with your academic advisor to verify your personal academic plan.
Please review the following terms, definitions, and resources associated with the sample academic plan below.
- Each course in the far left column links to a pop-up bubble with a course description, prerequisite requirements, and associations with university requirements. For example, if a course fulfills a general education requirement, you will see that in the pop-up bubble.
- GER: indicates a General Education Requirement. GERs that also count toward degree/certificate requirements appear as a specific course in the plan. For these courses, "GER" is not indicated explicitly in the table, but if you click on the course, you will see the course's GER status in the pop-up bubble.
- Program Elective: indicates a specific course selection determined by program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
- Elective: indicates an open selection of 100-400 level university courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate.
- Upper Division Program Elective: indicates a specific 300-400 level course selection determined by the program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
- Upper Division Elective: indicates an open selection of 300-400 level courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate. These courses must be upper division in order to meet General University Requirements for the particular degree/certificate type.
Sample Plan - Airframe Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| AMT A170 | Aircraft Ground Operations and Safety 1 | 1 |
| AMT A171 | Basic Aerodynamics 1 | 2 |
| AMT A172 | Aircraft Publications, Regulations, and Records 1 | 2 |
| AMT A174 & A174L | Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics and Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Lab 1 | 4 |
| AMT A175 | Drawing and Precision Measurement 1 | 1 |
| AMT A176 | Aircraft Materials and Processes I 1 | 2 |
| WRTG A111 | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AMT A273 & A273L | Aircraft Fluid Power Systems and Aircraft Fluid Power Systems Lab | 3 |
| AMT A274 & A274L | Aircraft Electronic Systems and Instruments and Aircraft Electronic Systems and Instruments Lab | 5 |
| MATH A104 or MATH A105 | Technical Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra | 3-4 |
| WRTG A212 | Writing and the Professions | 3 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AMT A181 & A181L | Aircraft Fuel Systems and Aircraft Fuel Systems Lab | 4 |
| AMT A185 & A185L | Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures and Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures Lab | 4 |
| AMT A186 | Aircraft Non-Destructive Inspection Methods | 2 |
| GER Oral Communication Skills | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AMT A283 & A283L | Aircraft Auxiliary and Avionics Systems and Aircraft Auxiliary and Avionics Systems Lab | 3 |
| AMT A285 & A285L | Aircraft Bonded Structures and Aircraft Bonded Structures Lab | 3 |
| AMT A286 | Aircraft Materials and Processes II | 1 |
| AMT A288 & A288L | Airframe Assembly and Inspections and Airframe Assembly and Inspections Lab | 5 |
| Electives | 6-7 | |
| Credits | 18-19 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
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Spring start due to course offerings and sequencing.
Sample Plan - Powerplant Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AMT A170 | Aircraft Ground Operations and Safety 2 | 1 |
| AMT A171 | Basic Aerodynamics 2 | 2 |
| AMT A172 | Aircraft Publications, Regulations, and Records 2 | 2 |
| AMT A174 & A174L | Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics and Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics Lab 2 | 4 |
| AMT A175 | Drawing and Precision Measurement 2 | 1 |
| AMT A176 | Aircraft Materials and Processes I 2 | 2 |
| AMT A177 | Aircraft Powerplant Theory 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AMT A181 & A181L | Aircraft Fuel Systems and Aircraft Fuel Systems Lab | 4 |
| AMT A186 | Aircraft Non-Destructive Inspection Methods | 2 |
| AMT A187 & A187L | Aircraft Powerplant Repair and Overhaul and Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul Lab | 5 |
| WRTG A111 | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AMT A184 & A184L | Aircraft Electrical Machinery and Aircraft Electrical Machinery Lab | 3 |
| AMT A274 & A274L | Aircraft Electronic Systems and Instruments and Aircraft Electronic Systems and Instruments Lab | 5 |
| AMT A279L | Aircraft Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Lab | 1 |
| MATH A104 or MATH A105 | Technical Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra | 3-4 |
| WRTG A212 | Writing and the Professions | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AMT A282 | Aircraft Propeller Systems | 1 |
| AMT A287 & A287L | Aircraft Powerplant Installation and Operation and Aircraft Powerplant Installation and Operation Lab | 5 |
| Electives | 6-7 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Total Credits | 56-58 | |
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Fall start due to course offerings and sequencing.