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
Select 3 credit hours from:
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
Select 3 credit hours from:
Select 3 credit hours from:
Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics
| CIS 146 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| MTH 116 | Mathematical Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Select at least 3 credit hours from 100 level or above courses in:
Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences
Select 3 credit hours from:
Area V: General Education Core, Technical Concentration, and Electives
| AMT 101 | Basic Electricity | 5 |
| AMT 103 | Weight and Balance, Ground Handling and Servicing, Cleaning and Corrosion Control | 5 |
| AMT 104 | Technical Preparation | 5 |
| AMT 105 | Materials and Processes | 5 |
| AMP 220 | Reciprocating Engines and Theory | 5 |
| AMP 221 | Turbine Engine Theory and Systems | 5 |
| AMP 222 | Reciprocating Engine Inspections and Propellers | 5 |
| AMP 223 | Reciprocating Engine Overhaul | 5 |
| AMP 224 | Turbine Engine Inspection and Overhaul | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 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 is $20.
Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students
Fall Year 1
| AMT 101 | Basic Electricity | 5 |
| AMT 103 | Weight and Balance, Ground Handling and Servicing, Cleaning and Corrosion Control | 5 |
| AMT 104 | Technical Preparation | 5 |
Spring Year 1
| AMT 105 | Materials and Processes | 5 |
| AMP 220 | Reciprocating Engines and Theory | 5 |
| AMP 221 | Turbine Engine Theory and Systems | 5 |
Summer Year 1
| AMP 222 | Reciprocating Engine Inspections and Propellers | 5 |
| AMP 223 | Reciprocating Engine Overhaul | 5 |
| AMP 224 | Turbine Engine Inspection and Overhaul | 5 |