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 but is more applicable to Powerplant Technology.
Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts
Select 3 credit hours from:
Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics
Select a Math 100 or above, MTH 116 is preferred.
Select at least 3 credit hours from 100 level or above courses in:
CMP 101 is preferred
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 |
Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students
Fall Year 1
Spring Year 1
| AMT 103 | Weight and Balance, Ground Handling and Servicing, Cleaning and Corrosion Control | 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 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-62