Sinclair Community College

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AVIAO.S.AAS)

68.0-72.0 Credit Hours

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology and provides the knowledge and skills required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for certification as an aviation maintenance technician. The student receives training and knowledge for General Aviation Maintenance as well as Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Maintenance through options for either or both. The student, having completed this course work, would have the background and skills and would be eligible to test for FAA certification as an aviation maintenance technician. The student can either continue towards a bachelor's degree in aviation science (or related field) or can begin a career as an aviation maintenance technician specializing in airframe maintenance, powerplant maintenance, or as an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) maintenance technician (with the addition of the required FAA certifications).

Program Outcomes

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A basic knowledge of the composition of materials, forming of metallic and non-metallic structures used in aircraft construction, repair, materials and processes, corrosion control, inspection methods of those materials and proper rigging.

An understanding of federal and international regulations governing aircraft maintenance and documentation requirements as they relate to each area of expertise, weight and balance requirements, and ground operations and servicing of the aircraft

The operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, safety systems, electrical systems, installation of turbine engines, components and documentation.

A basic knowledge and operation of aircraft electrical power production and distribution systems; basic knowledge of wiring diagrams, load analysis/math, repair and troubleshooting.

The ability to operate, inspect, repair and service critical safety and utility systems of the aircraft such as fuel and atmospheric systems.

The required operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and updating of instruments, A basic knowledge of the materials, parts and processes of the reciprocating engine in developing power, components of the reciprocating engines and their preventive maintenance, maintenance and airworthiness inspections.

A basic knowledge of the composition of materials, the forming of metallic and non-metallic structures used in aircraft construction, repair, materials and processes, corrosion control, inspection methods of those materials and proper rigging.aircraft construction, repair, materials and processes, corrosion control, inspection methods of those materials and proper rigging.

The required operation before overhaul, teardown, buildup, overhaul, inspection, installation of turbine engine or components and documentation.

The required operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and updating of instruments, communications, navigation, and automatic dependent broadcast systems and in-flight passenger systems

The inspection and overhaul of propeller and component systems for reciprocating engines.

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

27 - 31 credit hours Aviation Elective

3 credit hours AVT 1113: Drawings for Aviation

3 credit hours AVT 1116: Regulations for Maintenance

3 credit hours AVT 1118: Weight & Balance

3 credit hours AVT 1131: Basic Aviation Electricity

4 credit hours AVT 1135: Materials & Processes

3 credit hours AVT 1213: Corrosion

2 credit hours AVT 2143: Review & Recommendation

3 credit hours AVT 2237: Aircraft Inspections

3 credit hours COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

3 credit hours MAT 1110: Math for Technologists

1 credit hour MET 1131: Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

3 credit hours PHY 1106: Physics for Technology

0 credit hours PHY 1107: Lab for Physics for Technology

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

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