Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree
Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
 

Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) are a vital component of the fast paced and exciting aviation industry. Aerospace industry growth creates a continual demand for newly trained AMTs, and interesting job locations abound. The Aviation Maintenance Technician has many career opportunities within the aviation industry as well as in nonaviation industries due to the skills of the AMT.

Students in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program may pursue technical training for the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or the Associate Degree of Applied Science. The Airframe & Powerplant Certificate program covers the structural, electrical, hydraulic, environmental, and powerplant systems of many types of aircraft. Students who complete the certificate program may take additional course work in English, mathematics, physics, and other electives to receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science. The certificate and Associate Degree can be completed in eight quarters.

The Aviation Maintenance facility is located at the Columbus State Southwest Center at Bolton Field Airport (KTZR), southwest of Columbus. The 10,000 square foot hangar houses the College’s fleet of single-and multi-engine, reciprocating, and jet engine aircraft and helicopter. Well-equipped classrooms and laboratories provide students with hands-on experience in an airport environment.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Certificate No. DL9T090R) and meets the requirements of FAA Regulation Part 147. Students successfully completing the appropriate technical studies are qualified to take the exams for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate rating.

Upon completion of the Aviation Maintenance Technology curriculum, the graduate will be able to:

• Service, inspect, and complete repairs and alterations on airframes, engines, propellers, and associated systems (including environmental, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems).

• Utilize the regulations and technical manuals to safely complete inspections, repairs and alterations of aircraft, and complete the required maintenance entries after completion.

• Properly use precision measuring equipment for the accuracy demanded by the aviation industry.

• Understand blueprints used for the repair and alteration of aircraft and utilize them to affect the repair or alteration.

• Identify aircraft materials and hardware and their structural properties. Correctly identify corrosion and the proper treatment and prevention methods and techniques.

• Identify and use nondestructive testing methods used in the Aviation Industry.

• Meet FAA certification requirements for the Airframe and Powerplant Certificates.