2024-2025 Catalog

Aviation Maintenance Technician (AM24) Certificate

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 Technician program courses prepare students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft maintenance theory and aircraft maintenance application. This program meets the academic requirement for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.

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

Entrance Dates:

Fall and Spring Semesters

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

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: 81 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation