Aviation Maintenance (AMT)

AMT 101 Introduction to Aviation (A, SP)

4 credits
Aircraft maintenance differs from other types of maintenance because intricate aircraft operate in an environment where an essential system or catastrophic failure can have grave results for many people. Any maintenance technician must know how a particular machine should work in a given environment; for aircraft maintenance technicians that knowledge starts with an understanding of the basic science involved in flight. In this course, students receive an introduction to aerodynamics and the physics of flight. Focus will be on principles of simple machines, sound, fluid dynamics, heat, and pressure as they pertain to fixed wing aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, aircraft powerplants, and propellers. Students will also learn the principles of primary and secondary flight controls and aircraft nomenclature.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 102 and ENGL 101
Lab fee: $12.00

AMT 110 AMT Regulations, Privileges and Documentation (A, SP)

4 credits
A critical part of an aircraft maintenance technician’s job is to make sure that all work performed on an aircraft is in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical data and applicable government regulations. To do this, the technician needs extensive reference skills to know where to acquire this information and background in the regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance. This course is an in-depth study of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Aeronautics and Space, as they pertain to the Aviation Maintenance Technician. Focus will be on history of the FAR’s, certification of mechanics, certification of aircraft, engines and propellers. In addition, students study the regulatory maintenance requirements of aircraft and regulatory requirements of aircraft records. The format of FAA and manufacturer’s publications is studied with emphasis on aircraft technical publication research.
Lecture: 3 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 102 and ENGL 101
Lab fee: $12.00

AMT 115 Aircraft DC Electricity (A, SP)

5 credits
With the sophisticated aircraft manufactured today, an understanding of basic DC concepts is essential for the modern aircraft maintenance technician. In this course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of basic DC electrical circuits with an emphasis on airborne installations. Electrical theory and practical application will be accomplished and proven through extensive experimentation and practice. Aircraft maintenance practices as they relate to batteries, power calculations, and the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance will be examined, as well as precision measurement of these values on operational circuits.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 102 and ENGL 101
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 130 Aircraft Ground Handling and Safety (W, SU)

2 credits
Aircraft Maintenance cannot be performed safely without a full understanding of the hazards and handling procedures involved with aircraft in a hangar, shop, or outdoor ramp environment. In this class, students will study and engage in practices involving aircraft in these situations. Emphasis will be placed on accomplishment of tasks while preserving a safe environment for personnel and equipment. Students will become proficient at performing various aircraft maintenance responsibilities that involve shop safety, tie-down procedures, aircraft jacking and hoisting, and aircraft cleaning.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 102 and ENGL 101
Lab fee: $16.00

AMT 140 Aircraft Tools, Hardware and Materials (W, SU)

5 credits
This course helps students acquire the foundational and practical skills to build upon to perform aircraft maintenance. Focus is placed on usage of common hand tools and safety, making precision measurements, and proper use of torque wrenches. Identification of aircraft hardware and other materials used in the aircraft industry will also be presented, and students will receive instruction in the methods of safety wiring hardware. In addition, welding techniques, inspection of welds and heat-treatment of metals will be examined and applied.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 102 and ENGL 101
Lab fee: $26.00

AMT 145 Aircraft AC Electricity (W, SU)

5 credits
In this class, the basics of AC power will be discussed, along with its uses on aircraft avionics and passenger comfort systems. How the electron is controlled and manipulated will be examined. Elementary logic functions and their operators will be discussed and put to practical use. Basic troubleshooting techniques with the use of wiring diagrams, schematics, and other useful tools will be emphasized.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: AMT 115
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 150 Basic Aircraft Inspection Systems (W, SU)

2 credits
One of the most important roles of the aircraft maintenance technician is the inspection of aircraft and their components. Superior skills in this area are essential in determining airworthiness. Students need to start practicing proper inspection techniques early and need to understand the personal barriers that can affect the inspection process. In this course, students will begin to learn inspection skills with an introduction to basic aircraft inspection methodology, an introduction to aircraft conformity research practices, applied techniques of visual and functional defect recognition, and an introduction to nondestructive inspection and testing procedures. Maintenance record management and the human factors involved with the performance of these tasks will also be presented.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: AMT 110
Lab fee: $12.00

AMT 160 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Maintenance 1 (A, SP)

4 credits
The vast majority of general aviation aircraft in service today are powered by reciprocating (piston) engines. An aviation maintenance technician needs a broad understanding of these power plants to provide safe aircraft for flight. The focus of this course is the horizontally opposed reciprocating aircraft engine. Areas studied include theory of operation, engine construction features, maintenance and overhaul. Radial engine design, inspection and repair are also addressed. Reciprocating engine lubrication system design and maintenance for both radial and opposed engine are examined. Students learn the proper techniques for ground operational checks of reciprocating engines.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 110, AMT 140
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 162 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Maintenance 2 (A, SP)

5 credits
As with any type of heat engine, an aircraft reciprocating engine has certain requirements beyond the integrity of its own components for operation. It needs delivery systems for air and fuel and some means to ignite this mixture. These subsystems can vary from simple to very complex. This course covers the reciprocating engine ignition, fuel metering and induction systems. Students study magnetos, float carburetors, fuel injections systems, supercharging and turbo-supercharging. Emphasis is placed on the theory of operation, inspection, maintenance practices, and troubleshooting of each system.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 110, AMT 115, AMT 140
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 165 Aircraft Propellers (A, SP)

3 credits
To produce thrust and remain aloft, most general aviation (and a limited number of commuter and corporate aircraft) utilize engine-driven propellers. Aircraft propeller systems range from the relatively simple to extremely complex machines. In this course, the principles of operation, governing systems, and ice control will be covered for all types of aircraft propellers. Focus will be placed on propeller inspection, lubrication, service, repair, removal, and installation.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: AMT 140
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 175 Aircraft Electrical Systems 1 (A, SP)

3 credits
With aircraft electrical system integrity becoming a major factor in the operation of complex aircraft today, the need for understanding on-board power sources is essential to the technician. In this course, the design and theory behind some of the most common DC and AC power supply systems and their controls are covered, with emphasis placed on maintenance practices and troubleshooting procedures. Extensive hands-on practical study of wire terminations and connector contact techniques, including crimping and soldering, is also accomplished in this course.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: AMT 145
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 180 Aircraft Turbine Engine Maintenance 1 (W, SU)

5 credits
Since the dawn of jet propulsion, turbine powered aircraft have gained in popularity and played a pivotal role in the expansion of the aviation industry. A thorough understanding of turbine engine theory and operation is vital to an aircraft maintenance technician. In this course, the theory and operation of aircraft turbine engines, the study of turbine engine construction and design, and principles of turbine engine maintenance, inspection, repair, and trouble-shooting will be presented. Application of procedures to remove, install, rig, and operationally test turbine engines will be accomplished along with the identification and repair or lubrication systems and components.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 110, AMT 140
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 182 Aircraft Turbine Engine Maintenance 2 (W, SU)

5 credits
To maintain turbine engines, the technician must be familiar with the sub-systems needed to operate the engine. A broad understanding of engine ignition, fuel, air bleed, temperature regulation, and starting systems is essential for proper maintenance to be performed. This course deals with the study of electrical principles of turbine engine ignition systems, principles of operating turbine engine electrical and pneumatic starting systems, and the theory of operation of turbine engine fuel systems, fuel metering systems, and subsystems. A study of applied techniques to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and adjust the respective systems including airflow, temperature control, and thrust reverser systems will be undertaken. Principles of unducted fan systems will be examined as well.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 110, AMT 115, AMT 140
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 190 Aircraft Ice/Rain Protection Systems (W, SU)

2 credits
Because ice formation can add sufficient weight and drag to prevent safe flight, aircraft flying into known icing conditions must utilize some means of preventing ice formation or removing ice. This course will familiarize students with anti-ice, de-ice, ice detection, and rain protections systems used on the airframe, engine, and propeller installations. Emphasis also will be placed on troubleshooting and repair of the systems and associated servicing and inspection techniques.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours Prerequisites: AMT 145, AMT 165 Lab fee: $12.00
 

AMT 195 Aircraft Electrical Systems 2 (W, SU)

4 credits
A broad understanding of various aircraft electrical systems is imperative to a technician. Many other on-board systems depend on electrical system integrity to function properly. This course deals with complete DC and AC electrical systems overview including control and monitoring systems. Troubleshooting, inspection and maintenance techniques related to these systems are put to practical use with a high level of expectation.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 175
Lab fee: $24.00

AMT 210 Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures (A, SP)

5 credits
The primary structures of most aircraft today are made of some form of metal. An understanding of the techniques involved in forming and fabricating various components for metal structures is essential for the technician to maintain and repair airframes for continued service and reliability. In this course, students will study properties of aircraft metals, fabrication or aircraft repairs by complex bending, riveting, and use of structural adhesives. Students will design and layout repairs of metal aircraft. Students will also learn to detect, prevent, and correct corrosion of metals used in the aviation industry.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 8 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 120, AMT 140
Lab fee: $28.00

AMT 212 Aircraft Wood, Dope and Fabric (A, SP)

3 credits
Although most modern aircraft structures are primarily metal or composite materials, many homebuilt aircraft and new light sport aircraft are reviving the use of fabric and wood that was common on many older aircraft. This course is an introduction to aircraft structures constructed using wood and doped fabric materials. The students will become familiar with inspection and repair techniques of wood structures. Students will also study the types of aircraft fabric covering with a focus on inspection and repair of polyester based covering.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 140
Lab fee: $26.00

AMT 215 Aircraft Environmental Controls (A, SP)

3 credits
Aircraft fly at different times of the year, at high altitudes, and in areas of the world where the climate could be hot, cold or temperate. To compensate, they carry on-board environmental control systems. In this class, students discover how pilots and passengers remain comfortable through heating, air conditioning, pressurization, and supplemental oxygen systems and how the technician maintains them. Maintenance practices of on-board smoke, carbon monoxide, and fire detection and suppression systems are also covered.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 145, AMT 149
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 220 Aircraft Fuel Systems (A, SP)

3 credits
Fuel supply and delivery systems play one of the most important roles in the operation of various airframe mounted heating and auxiliary power units, as well as aircraft engines. Proper installation and maintenance of these systems is essential to the safety of flight as it relates to consistent power production for propulsion and hazards associated with system failures. In this course, students will develop an understanding of aviation maintenance procedures and the tools used by the aircraft technician in the practice of fabrication and installing fluid lines and fittings and the knowledge the aircraft mechanic needs to properly inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft fuel systems, associated components, and related systems and subsystems.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 140, AMT 145
Lab fee: $26.00

AMT 235 Aircraft Instrumentation (W, SU)

4 credits
Aircraft instruments provide an essential part of overall cockpit situational awareness, and the information presented from instruments can sometimes be more reliable than a pilot’s senses. Thus technicians need a broad understanding of how the instrument systems function and of the maintenance required to achieve the high reliability necessary for the pilot’s peace of mind and the safety of flight. In this course, students will study instrument systems for monitoring flight envelope, environment, and engine parameters. Analog and electronic display systems are covered. Practical application of troubleshooting procedures and maintenance practices associated with these devices will be accomplished with a high level of achievement expected.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 145, AMT 162, AMT 182
Lab fee: $26.00

AMT 240 Aircraft Composite Structures (W, SU)

3 credits
For many reasons, the use of composite materials is an intelligent choice for multiple components on large aircraft as well as for the entire structure of some smaller airplanes. With the increased use of these materials today, aircraft maintenance technicians need to become familiar with the unique processes involved in fabrication and repairing composites. In this course, students will discover the principles of composites aircraft structures. The focus will be on basic composite nomenclature, inspection and repair of nonmetallic structures. Students will learn the basic core materials, types of material used, and repair procedures. This course will also cover maintenance practices related to windows, doors and interior furnishings.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 140, AMT 150
Lab fee: $26.00

AMT 245 Aircraft Landing Gear and Fluid Power Systems (W, SU)

6 credits
One of the most stressed components on any aircraft, the landing gear have to support the weight of the entire aircraft, absorb the forces of impact during landing and taxiing, and survive the tremendous localized heat produced during rollout by the brakes. For these reasons, and due to the complexity of the retractable landing gear and the nose steering systems, the maintenance technician needs to possess extensive knowledge of landing gear and associated systems. This course will include heavy focus on hydraulic and pneumatic principles, inspection and repair of air/oil struts, wheels, brakes, tires, and the landing gear system in relation to the aircraft. Students will also learn the principles of inspection, repair, and replacement of hydraulic and pneumatic rigid and nonrigid lines.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 140, AMT 150
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 250 Advanced Nondestructive Inspection for Aircraft (W, SU)

3 credits
Constant inspection of aircraft and components is essential to providing aircraft that are safe for flight. In most cases, it is not cost effective or practical to damage/destroy a component in order to determine the useable life remaining. Also, operational environments vary widely so it may not be realistic to rely on the manufacturer’s original tests to establish time between failures. Consequently, it is necessary to devise ways of testing and inspecting components without the technician having to replace them at each inspection. In this course, students will be engaged in an advanced study of applied techniques for selecting and performing nondestructive inspection processes involved in the aviation industry. Techniques involving the use of sophisticated test equipment will be utilized with a high degree of practical application.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3
Prerequisites: AMT 140, AMT 150
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 255 Aircraft Navigation and Communication Systems (A, SP)

4 credits
The use of airborne radio equipment is essential to modern day air travel. Without it, the ability to fly to a desired destination, in varying weather conditions, and avoiding other aircraft doing the same would be an impossible task. A technician’s familiarity with aircraft warning, communication, and navigation systems is vital to safe air travel. This course will examine these systems and allow students to gain practical experience in the testing, troubleshooting, and required inspections associated with them.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 145
Lab fee: $22.00

AMT 260 Aircraft Rigging and Assembly (A, SP)

3 credits
Large and small aircraft utilize rigged cables or electro-hydraulic actuators to transmit the pilot’s desired maneuvers to the aircraft’s flight controls. Also, complex devices such as entry doors, landing gear systems, and lift augmentation devices can require elaborate rigging techniques in order to function properly. In this course, students will begin with a review of the basic sciences for the aviation maintenance technician, including aerodynamics, flight stability, and theory of flight for fixed wing aircraft. Then advanced principles and techniques of aircraft rigging, assembly and structure alignment will be studied and put to practical use.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 110, AMT 140
Lab fee: $24.00

AMT 262 Fundamentals of Helicopter Maintenance (A, SP )

3 credits
Rotary-wing aircraft have many distinct characteristics which make their maintenance different from conventional airplanes. The popularity and widespread use of helicopters has created a need to train technicians in maintenance practices specific to rotary wing aircraft. In this course, students will start with a review of the basic sciences for the aviation maintenance technician, including aerodynamics, flight stability, and the theory of flight for rotary wing aircraft. Upon completion of this review, application of advanced principles and techniques of rotary aircraft rigging, including tracking and balance of rotor blade assemblies, will be accomplished
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 110, AMT 140
Lab fee: $20.00

AMT 270 Aircraft Conformity Inspections (A, SP)

5 credits
A crucial role of the Aviation Maintenance Technician is to determine “airworthiness”-- whether an aircraft (and its components) conforms to the original type design or properly altered condition and is safe for flight. In this course, aviation maintenance students will hone their critical inspection skills by studying the application of Federal Aviation Regulations to aircraft maintenance and the aircraft technician. With the help of aircraft maintenance forms, records, publications, and other pertinent technical data, an examination of the disposition of the required maintenance records, the use of inspection equipment and aids, and the proper procedures for returning the aircraft to service, and inspection of a complete airframe, powerplant and all related systems will be accomplished.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 7 hours
Prerequisite: AMT 150, AMT 160, AMT 165, AMT 180, and AMT 210
Lab fee: $24.00

AMT 280 Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Practices (W, SU)

6 credits
Once students finish this program and complete the FAA certification process, they will be expected to enter the workforce and master the trade through experience and further training. Starting this journey can seem overwhelming to the new technician. By placing students into real-life situations within a controlled environment, valuable experience can be gained as well as insight into future expectations. In this course, students will first complete the cooling and exhaust portion of their powerplant training. They will then be subjected to work place scenarios in the hangar. Assignments will include tasks requiring them to research procedures, perform repairs, and create proper documentation.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 160, AMT 165, AMT 180, AMT 195, AMT 210, and AMT 260
Lab fee: $24.00

AMT 285 Aircraft Weight and Balance (W, SU)

3 credits
Changes to equipment and the accumulation of debris while an aircraft is in service can result in compromising changes to its weight and balance. If the weight of an aircraft or the distribution of weight is not held to stringent boundaries, the safety of the aircraft, and perhaps its ability to take off, is compromised. In this course, there will be an in depth look at aircraft and helicopter weight and balance. Students will study the principles of computing weight and balance, computing and correction of adverse load conditions, and the basics of computing weight and balance for transport category aircraft. Procedures for weighing aircraft and documentation of weight and balance data are emphasized.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 130
Lab fee: $12.00

AMT 290 Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance (W, SU)

4 credits
In this course, students will examine the major human causative agent in aircraft accidents: the human being. Awareness of how the individual technician or the people around him/her perform the tasks expected, understanding the caveats surrounding these tasks, and identifying areas where mistakes can be made during the process are all a very important part of modern aircraft maintenance. Continual improvement in the detection and perception by individuals can dramatically reduce the errors that occur in the performance of aircraft maintenance.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 110, AMT 150
Lab fee: $12.00

AMT 295 Aircraft Systems Review (W, SU)

3 credits
As a student progresses through the AMT program, an overwhelming amount of information spanning a multitude of diverse subject matter is presented. It would be unrealistic to expect the student to retain all this information for such a long time before becoming eligible for formal FAA certificate testing. This course prepares the graduate to take the FAA National Knowledge exam. A series of practice tests are used to determine competency of all subject areas tested. Areas of weakness are also reviewed. To successfully complete the course and be given permission to take the FAA exams, an average score of 80% must be achieved in all three areas of testing: General, Airframe and Powerplant.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: AMT 270
Lab fee: $12.00