Aircraft Maintenance Technology, AAS (AAS.AIRCMT)

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Associate in Applied Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology

91 Credit Hours

This degree prepares students to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration certification exam as airframe and/or powerplant technicians. Students are also prepared for employment repairing aircraft, engines and related systems with airlines, government agencies, aircraft manufacturers and aircraft service companies. Opportunities for career advancement include being a lead technician, authorized inspector, shop supervisor, maintenance director or business owner. The program is licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration under 14 CFR Part 147(#EC9T107R).

Accreditation

Federal Aviation Administration - SC FAA FSDO # 13
125-B Summer Lake Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 or SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Major Requirements

ACM 101 - General Regulations Credit: 2
ACM 102 - Aviation Sciences Credit: 3
ACM 105 - Basic Aircraft Electricity Credit: 4
ACM 110 - Aircraft Drawings Credit: 1
ACM 115 - Ground Handling and Servicing Credit: 3
ACM 120 - Materials and Corrosion Control Credit: 4
ACM 130 - Sheet Metal Layout and Repair Credit: 4
ACM 148 - Aircraft Composites and Finishes Credit: 4
ACM 150 - Assembly and Rigging Credit: 3
ACM 155 - Aircraft Environmental Systems Credit: 3
ACM 160 - Utility and Warning Systems Credit: 3
ACM 165 - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Credit: 3
ACM 167 - Landing Gear Systems Credit: 3
ACM 170 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Credit: 4
ACM 172 - Aircraft Fuel Systems Credit: 1
ACM 174 - Airframe Inspection Credit: 1
ACM 201 - Lubricating Systems Credit: 2
ACM 205 - Ignition and Starting Systems Credit: 3
ACM 210 - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul Credit: 4
ACM 212 - Engine Installation Credit: 3
ACM 220 - Turbine Engines Credit: 3
ACM 226 - Engine Inspection Credit: 1
ACM 234 - Propellers and Components Credit: 4
ACM 240 - Engine Electrical Instrumentation and Fire Protection Credit: 3
ACM 245 - Powerplant Fuel Systems Credit: 4
ACM 250 - Induction Cooling and Exhaust Credit: 3

Total: 76

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.