Dec 17, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Aviation Technology, Powerplant Concentration, AAS


Gain skills and knowledge of Airframe and Powerplant, or Structural Repair.

The Airframe and Powerplant courses are taught per Federal Aviation Regulations Part 147 for FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician training to allow a student to be qualified for Airframe and Powerplant certification. Aviation Structural Repair has been offered as specialty training and does not fall under FAA Part 147 guidelines. Instead it is an industry directed curriculum preparing students to perform heavy structural repairs that exceed the requirements of Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant training.

Before enrolling in this program, students must attend an Aviation Technology orientation and submit the following:

  • Negative alcohol and drug screening test.

NOTE: AVM courses have reading and math prerequisites: REA 091  (or higher) or placement into REA 112 ; and ICS 081 , MAT 089 Module 15; or placement into MAT 092 .

What can I do with this degree?

Career Options: Work in the aircraft industry as an Aviation Maintenance Technician.
Academic Options: Academic Options: This program may apply toward a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). See an advisor.

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-7134
Lead Faculty: 520-206-5910

Conditional Enrollment Program:

You will be eligible to enroll in AVM courses once you have completed the requirement listed above and the Department has authorized your enrollment. See the program director or advisor for more information.

Conditional Program/Major code: AASAVIATION/9AVM/AVMR

Students pursuing the Airframe Mechanics and/or Powerplant concentrations must complete the General Mechanics certificate courses before enrolling in the Airframe Mechanics or Powerplant courses.

General Education Requirements


A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Course lists for each General Education category listed below can be found in the General Education Requirements for AAS Degrees .

Communication Requirement: 3


Arts and Humanities Requirement: 3


Social and Behavioral Science Requirement: 3


Mathematics and Science Requirement: †


Other Requirements: 3


Special Requirement


Subtotal: 12¥


Required Core Courses


A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Subtotal: 11


Subtotal: 4


Subtotal: 36.5


Total Credits as Displayed: 62-64.5


† Core or support course(s) fulfill this requirement.
¥ General Education requires a minimum of 15 credits. This subtotal shows the Gen Ed credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.
§ These courses are requirements for the Aircraft General Mechanics Certificate and must be completed prior to the other courses in the Airframe and the Powerplant concentrations.