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Airframe Maintenance Technology - Day

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Contact: David YostTitle: Department ChairContact: dyost@mtsac.edu
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Technology and Health Division
Certificate T0991

This program prepares students to enter employment as a certified airframe technician in the aircraft maintenance industry. Training is given in the overhaul of various airframes and their components. Completion of this program leads to an Associate in Science Degree or a Certificate. Excellent opportunities for employment exist in this area of training. Certain administrative, quality control, and flight personnel careers require the applicant to hold a valid A & P Certificate.

This program offers a day or evening program option. The only difference between the two options is the course numbering and time required to complete the program. Day program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþ.

Successful completion of this program enables students to take the FAA examinations in Airframe and General. Passing the General Exam plus the Airframe and/or Powerplant Exam provides certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician which is required for employment in this field. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Avionics Technicians

      Avionics Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 49-2091.00

      Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $38.66

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $85,321.60
      Annual Job Openings
      413

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 49-3011.00

      Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $30.03

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $79,470.51
      Annual Job Openings
      1,978

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

      Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

      SOC Career Code: 51-2011.00

      Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.06

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $58,727.78
      Annual Job Openings
      421

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Airframe Maintenance Technology - Day

    Technology and Health Division
    Certificate T0991

    This program prepares students to enter employment as a certified airframe technician in the aircraft maintenance industry. Training is given in the overhaul of various airframes and their components. Completion of this program leads to an Associate in Science Degree or a Certificate. Excellent opportunities for employment exist in this area of training. Certain administrative, quality control, and flight personnel careers require the applicant to hold a valid A & P Certificate.

    This program offers a day or evening program option. The only difference between the two options is the course numbering and time required to complete the program. Day program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡ and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþ, ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþ.

    Successful completion of this program enables students to take the FAA examinations in Airframe and General. Passing the General Exam plus the Airframe and/or Powerplant Exam provides certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician which is required for employment in this field. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Structures13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþAircraft Airframe Maintenance Systems13
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70´¡Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70µþAircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý71Aviation Maintenance Science6
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý72Aircraft Materials and Processes2
    Total Units40

    Recommended Electives 

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý74Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Work Experience2
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý80Laboratory Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology0.5
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1Physics4

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  • Airframe and Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology - Evening

    Technology and Health Division
    Degree S0951

    This program prepares students to enter employment as a certified airframe and powerplant technician in the aircraft maintenance industry. Training is given in the overhaul of various airframes and powerplants and their components. Completion of this program leads to an Associate in Science degree. Two state-awarded certificates are also available upon successful completion of this program - one certificate in Airframe Maintenance Technology and one certificate in Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology. Excellent opportunities for employment exist in this area of training. Certain administrative, quality control, and flight personnel careers require the applicant to hold a valid A & P Certificate.
    This program offers a day or evening program option. The only difference between the two options is the course numbering and time required to complete the program.
    Day program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65´¡Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý65µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95´¡,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95µþ,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96´¡,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96µþ,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97´¡,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97µþ,
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98µþ.
    Day program course ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66´¡Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý66µþ are equivalent to evening program courses ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþ,Ìý
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþ,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþ,Ìý´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡, and ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþ. The evening program courses are offered in 9-week modules.
    Successful completion of this program enables students to take the FAA examinations in Airframe, General, and Powerplant. Passing the General Exam plus the Airframe and/or Powerplant Exam provides certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, which is required for employment in this field. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

    This degree requires the completion of  coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70´¡Aircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý70µþAircraft Maintenance Electricity and Electronics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý71Aviation Maintenance Science6
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý72Aircraft Materials and Processes2
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90´¡Airframe Theory3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý90µþAirframe Wood, Fabric, and Paint3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91´¡Airframe Aluminum Repair and Plastics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý91µþAirframe Composites, Rigging, and Inspection3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92´¡Airframe Hydraulics and Pneumatics3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý92µþAirframe Fuel and Environmental Systems3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93´¡Airframe Warning and Fire Systems3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý93µþAircraft Communication, Navigation, Radar, and Autopilot Systems3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95´¡Aircraft Powerplant Theory3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý95µþAircraft Powerplant Inspection and Maintenance3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96´¡Aircraft Turbine Engines3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý96µþAircraft Propellers3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97´¡Aircraft Powerplant Instrumentation3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý97µþAircraft Powerplant Fuel Systems3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98´¡Aircraft Power Plant Ignition Systems3
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý98µþAircraft Powerplant Lubricating Systems3
    Total Units62

    Recommended Electives 

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý74Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Work Experience2
    ´¡±õ¸é²ÑÌý80Laboratory Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology0.5
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1Physics4

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Contact: David YostTitle: Department ChairContact: dyost@mtsac.edu

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