2023-2024 Catalog

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AM34) Diploma

Location and Advisement:

  • GNTC Aviation Training Center at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/J.H. Towers Field

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Program Description:

The Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance as currently understood and practiced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic Certificate holders with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings. In addition, the combined Powerplant and Airframe curriculum is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and repair aircraft Powerplants, both reciprocating and turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and wood, their systems and components. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA Powerplant and Airframe examinations and certification processes.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program (‘AVMT’ Courses only) are regulated and certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Entrance Dates:

AVMT Occupational Curriculum start fall and spring semester (General Education Core any semester).

Note: A mandatory program supply fee of $180 is assessed upon registration each term for all students taking AVMT courses.

Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

OR

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

OR

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Occupational Curriculum (81 Credit Hours)

AVMT 1001Aviation Mathematics

2

AVMT 1011Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

3

AVMT 1021Aircraft Applied Sciences I

5

AVMT 1026Aircraft Applied Sciences II

4

AVMT 1031Aircraft Electricity and Electronics

5

AVMT 1211Aviation Physics

2

AVMT 2021Airframe Sheet Metal

4

AVMT 2026Airframe Non-Metallic Structures

3

AVMT 2041Airframe Assembly and Rigging

2

AVMT 2061Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

2

AVMT 2071Aircraft Landing Gear Systems

4

AVMT 2096Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems

3

AVMT 2081Aircraft Environmental Control Systems

3

AVMT 2086Aircraft Fuel and Instrument Systems

3

AVMT 2091Aircraft Electrical Systems

5

AVMT 2211Reciprocating Engine Powerplants

4

AVMT 2051Airframe Inspection

4

AVMT 2231Gas Turbine Powerplants

4

AVMT 2251Aircraft Engine Inspection

2

AVMT 2261Aircraft Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems

4

AVMT 2271Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection and Electrical Systems

3

AVMT 2276Powerplant Ignition & Starting Systems

4

AVMT 2281Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems

3

AVMT 2286Aircraft Propeller Systems

3

Total Credit Hours: 89 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation