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Aviation Maintenance Technology – Powerplant Technology Associate in Applied Science

This program prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations required for certification as an aviation maintenance technician with a power plant endorsement. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Powerplant Technology. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area I: Written Composition (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

ENG 101English Composition I

3
ENG 131Applied Writing

3

ENG 131: Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take ENG 101. ENG 131 is a Code C course, which is not designed for transfer credit

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts (6 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 106Fund Of Oral Communication

3
SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

ART 100Art Appreciation

3
ENG 102English Composition II

3
ENG 251American Literature I

3
ENG 252American Literature II

3
ENG 261English Literature I

3
ENG 262English Literature II

3
MUS 101Music Appreciation

3
PHL 106Introduction To Philosophy

3
PHL 206Ethics And Society

3
REL 152Survey Of New Testament

3
SPA 101Introductory Spanish I

4
SPA 102Introductory Spanish II

4
THR 120Theater Appreciation

3
THR 126Introduction To Theater

3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics (9 Credit Hours)

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3
MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3

Select at least 3 credit hours from 100 level or above courses in:

BIO

CHM

CIS

MTH

PHS

PHY

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3
ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3
GEO 100World Regional Geography

3
HIS 101Western Civilization I

3
HIS 102Western Civilization II

3
HIS 201United States History I

3
HIS 202United States History II

3
POL 211American National Government

3
PSY 200General Psychology

3
PSY 210Human Growth & Development

3
SOC 200Introduction To Sociology

3

Area V: General Education Core, Technical Concentration, and Electives (45 Credit Hours)

AMT 100Technical Preparation

5
AMT 101Basic Electricity

5
AMT 102Materials And Processes

5
AMP 120Engine Theory And Propellers

5
AMP 121Reciprocating Engine Systems

5
AMP 122Engine Systems And Overhaul

5
AMP 123Reciprocating Engine Inspect

5
AMP 124Turbine Engine Systems Theor

5
AMP 125Turbine Engine Systems Overh

5

Total Credit Hours: 66

Although it is not a requirement for graduation, successful completion of the Aviation program’s General and Airframe Comprehensive Exams is a requirement to be eligible for the FAA Written Exam and the FAA Oral and Practical Exam which leads to FAA certification. Students must register and pay the current examination fees prior to testing. See the semester schedule and announcements at the Alabama Aviation College for details on exam dates and registration deadlines. The fee for taking the exam on the published date is $20. The fee for taking the exam outside of published times is $50.

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students

Fall Year 1

AMT 100Technical Preparation

5
AMT 101Basic Electricity

5
AMT 102Materials And Processes

5

Spring Year 1

AMP 120Engine Theory And Propellers

5
AMP 121Reciprocating Engine Systems

5
AMP 122Engine Systems And Overhaul

5

Summer Year 1

AMP 123Reciprocating Engine Inspect

5
AMP 124Turbine Engine Systems Theor

5

Summer Year 1

AMP 125Turbine Engine Systems Overh

5