Aviation Maintenance
College of Rural and Community Development
Community and Technical College
907-455-2809
www.ctc.uaf.edu/programs/amt/
Certificate; AAS Degree
Minimum Requirements for Certificate: 31–49 credits; for Degree: 64 credits
Aviation maintenance offers an AAS degree and certificates in three areas: airframe, powerplant, or airframe and powerplant.
Students who receive a certificate in airframe and powerplant may elect to complete the AAS degree in aviation maintenance to enhance their employability.
Students in the airframe and powerplant certificate program may complete requirements for the Federal Aviation Administration mechanic's certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings in as little as one year. The aviation maintenance program covers many subject areas, but it places special emphasis on those skills most sought after in the Alaska job market. Through classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction, this intensive curriculum prepares students for entry into the aviation field. Graduates who pass the FAA examinations for the airframe and powerplant ratings are qualified for entry-level positions in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft.
Students interested in qualifying for an FAA airframe mechanic's certificate may choose to earn only the airframe certificate, and those who wish to qualify for an FAA powerplant mechanic's certificate may choose to earn only the powerplant certificate.
Admission to the airframe and powerplant programs is at the discretion of the program faculty and requires an interview with the faculty advisor. The program normally starts around the beginning of September of each year. Applicants may start at other times if they meet experience and educational qualifications that meet departmental approval.
Airframe and Powerplant -- Certificate Program
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the certificate requirements. (As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations content is embedded in the major required courses for this program.)
- Complete the following general requirements:
AFPM F145--Basic Mathematics--1 credit
AFPM F146--Basic Electricity--2 credits
AFPM F147--Physics for Mechanics--0.5 credit
AFPM F148--Aircraft Drawing--1 credit
AFPM F149--Fluid Lines and Fitting--0.5 credit
AFPM F150--Materials and Processes--2 credits
AFPM F151--Cleaning and Corrosion Control--1 credit
AFPM F152--Federal Aviation Regulations--1 credit
AFPM F153--Weight and Balance--1 credit
AFPM F154--Ground Operations and Servicing--0.5 credit - Complete the following airframe structures requirements:
AFPM F261--Non Metallic Structures--1 credit
AFPM F262--Aircraft Coverings--1 credit
AFPM F263--Aircraft Finishes--0.5 credit
AFPM F264--Sheet Metal Structures--3 credits
AFPM F265--Aircraft Welding--1.5 credits
AFPM F266--Assembly and Rigging--1.5 credits
AFPM F267--Airframe Inspections--0.5 credit
AFPM F270--Airframe Testing--0.5 credit - Complete the following airframe systems and components requirements:
AFPM F230--Aircraft Electrical Systems--2.5 credits
AFPM F253--Transport Category Aircraft--1 credit
AFPM F254--Ice and Rain Control Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F256--Communications and Navigation Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F258--Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems--1 credit
AFPM F259--Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F260--Aircraft Landing Gear Systems--1.5 credits - Complete the following powerplant theory and maintenance requirements:
AFPM F235--Aircraft Reciprocating Engines--4.5 credits
AFPM F240--Turbine Engines--2 credits
AFPM F271--Powerplant Inspections--0.5 credit
AFPM F272--Powerplant Testing--0.5 credit - Complete the following powerplant systems and components requirements:
AFPM F231--Powerplant Electrical Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F244--Lubrication Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F245--Ignition Systems--2 credits
AFPM F246--Fuel Metering Systems--2 credits
AFPM F248--Induction Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F249--Powerplant Cooling Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F250--Powerplant Exhaust Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F252--Propellers--2 credits - Complete the following combined systems and components requirements:
AFPM F251--Fuel Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F255--Fire Protection Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F257--Instrument Systems--0.5 credit - Minimum credits required--49 credits
Airframe -- Certificate Program
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the certificate requirements. (As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations content is embedded in the major required courses for this program.)
- Complete the following general requirements:
AFPM F145--Basic Mathematics--1 credit
AFPM F146--Basic Electricity--2 credits
AFPM F147--Physics for Mechanics--0.5 credit
AFPM F148--Aircraft Drawing--1 credit
AFPM F149--Fluid Lines and Fitting--0.5 credit
AFPM F150--Materials and Processes--2 credits
AFPM F151--Cleaning and Corrosion Control--1 credit
AFPM F152--Federal Aviation Regulations--1 credit
AFPM F153--Weight and Balance--1 credit
AFPM F154--Ground Operations and Servicing--0.5 credit - Complete the following airframe structures requirements:
AFPM F261--Non-Metallic Structures--1 credit
AFPM F262--Aircraft Coverings--1 credit
AFPM F263--Aircraft Finishes--0.5 credit
AFPM F264--Sheet Metal Structures--3 credits
AFPM F265--Aircraft Welding--1.5 credits
AFPM F266--Assembly and Rigging--1.5 credits
AFPM F267--Airframe Inspections--0.5 credit
AFPM F270--Airframe Testing--0.5 credit - Complete the following airframe systems and components requirements:
AFPM F230--Aircraft Electrical Systems--2.5 credits
AFPM F253--Transport Category Aircraft--1 credit
AFPM F254--Ice and Rain Control Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F256--Communications and Navigation Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F258--Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems--1 credit
AFPM F259--Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F260--Aircraft Landing Gear Systems--1.5 credits - Complete the following combined systems and components requirements:
AFPM F251--Fuel Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F255--Fire Protection Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F257--Instrument Systems--0.5 credit - Minimum credits required--31 credits
Powerplant -- Certificate Program
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the certificate requirements. (As part of the certificate requirements, the communication, computation and human relations content is embedded in the major required courses for this program.)
- Complete the following general requirements:
AFPM F145--Basic Mathematics--1 credit
AFPM F146--Basic Electricity--2 credits
AFPM F147--Physics for Mechanics--0.5 credit
AFPM F148--Aircraft Drawing--1 credit
AFPM F149--Fluid Lines and Fitting--0.5 credit
AFPM F150--Materials and Processes--2 credits
AFPM F151--Cleaning and Corrosion Control--1 credit
AFPM F152--Federal Aviation Regulations--1 credit
AFPM F153--Weight and Balance--1 credit
AFPM F154--Ground Operations and Servicing--0.5 credit - Complete the following powerplant theory and maintenance requirements:
AFPM F235--Aircraft Reciprocating Engines--4.5 credits
AFPM F240--Turbine Engines--2 credits
AFPM F271--Powerplant Inspections--0.5 credit
AFPM F272--Powerplant Testing--0.5 credit - Complete the following powerplant and systems components requirements:
AFPM F231--Powerplant Electrical Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F244--Lubrication Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F245--Ignition Systems--2 credits
AFPM F246--Fuel Metering Systems--2 credits
AFPM F248--Induction Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F249--Powerplant Cooling Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F250--Powerplant Exhaust Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F252--Propellers--2 credits - Complete the following combined systems and components requirements:
AFPM F251--Fuel Systems--1.5 credits
AFPM F255--Fire Protection Systems--0.5 credit
AFPM F257--Instrument Systems--0.5 credit - Minimum credits required--31 credits
Note: This is a one-year program, usually starting at the beginning of September. Entry at other times is allowed only with departmental approval. A personal background check and drug test will be required prior to acceptance into the airframe and powerplant, airframe or powerplant certificate programs.
Aviation Maintenance -- AAS Degree
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the AAS degree requirements.
- Complete the requirements for the airframe and powerplant certificate--49 credits
- Minimum credits required--64 credits
* Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.