Airframe Technology Certificate

This program prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations required for certification as an aviation maintenance technician with an airframe endorsement. Graduates earn an Airframe Technology Certificate. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area V: General Education Core, Technical Concentration, and Electives

AMT 101Basic Electricity

5

AMT 103Weight and Balance, Ground Handling and Servicing, Cleaning and Corrosion Control

5

AMT 104Technical Preparation

5

AMT 105Materials and Processes

5

AMT 110Non-metallic Structures

5

AMT 111Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures and Welding

5

AMT 112Airframe Systems I

5

AMT 113Airframe Systems II

5

AMT 114Airframe Systems III

5

AMT 115Airframe Systems IV

5

Total Credit Hours:25

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.