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 101	English Composition I	3
ENG 131	Applied 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

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 106	Fund Of Oral Communication	3
SPH 107	Fund Of Public Speaking	3

Select 3 credit hours from:

ART 100	Art Appreciation	3
ENG 251	American Literature I	3
ENG 252	American Literature II	3
ENG 261	English Literature I	3
ENG 262	English Literature II	3
MUS 101	Music Appreciation	3
PHL 106	Introduction To Philosophy	3
PHL 206	Ethics And Society	3
THR 120	Theater Appreciation	3
THR 126	Introduction To Theater	3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

CIS 146	Computer Applications	3
MTH 116	Mathematical Applications	3

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

BIO
CHM
CIS
MTH
PHS
PHY
CMP 101	Composites I	5

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

Select 3 credit hours from:

ECO 231	Principles Of Macroeconomics I	3
ECO 232	Prin Of Microeconomics Ii	3
GEO 100	World Regional Geography	3
HIS 101	Western Civilization I	3
HIS 102	Western Civilization II	3
HIS 201	United States History I	3
HIS 202	United States History II	3
POL 211	American National Government	3
PSY 200	General Psychology	3
PSY 210	Human Growth & Development	3
SOC 200	Introduction To Sociology	3

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

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