Courses

Aircraft Maintenance Tech.

AIRC 101, Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

Introduction to the General Curriculum of the aircraft maintenance technician program. Foundational course that teaches many of the basic skills required to be an aircraft maintenance technician.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AIRC 102, Basic Electricity and Electrical Circuits
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

ADVISE: AIRC 101

Principles of electricity that prepares the student to maintain, repair and overhaul basic aircraft electrical systems and components. Foundational course for aircraft maintenance training. Other topics covered in AIRC 102 are battery servicing, weight & balance, mathematics, and aircraft engine electrical systems.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AIRC 103, Powerplant Theory & Maintenance
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

ADVISE: AIRC 101; AIRC 102

Powerplant theory and systems of reciprocating engines. Inspection, overhaul and repair techniques used in powerplant maintenance. Topics include technical vocabulary, physical properties and inspection, among others. Attention will be given to safety procedures and hands-on skills of maintenance and repair of aircraft reciprocating engines.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AIRC 104, Propulsion Powerplant Systems
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

ADVISE: AIRC 101; AIRC 102

Powerplant theory and systems of turbine engines. Additional topics will include engine instrument systems, engine fire protection systems and powerplant electrical systems, among others. Attention will be given to safety procedures and hands-on skills building.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AIRC 105, Powerplant Systems and Components
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

ADVISE: AIRC 101; AIRC 102

Powerplant systems and components such as engine instrument and engine fuel systems. Procedures necessary to properly repair and maintain systems such as induction systems, engine cooling systems and engine exhaust systems. Emphasis will be put on troubleshooting, operating and testing carburetors and propellers. Attention will be given to safety procedures and hands-on skills of basic maintenance and repair.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AIRC 106, Aircraft Structural Repair
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

ADVISE: AIRC 101; AIRC 102

Principles of complex airframe structures and stresses absorbed by skin coverings. Applied methods and techniques in sheetmetal and non-metalic structural repair in such things as plastics, composites, and honeycomb. Students will learn how to make approved repairs to aircraft structures using standard sheetmetal, fiberglass, and composite technology. Attention will be given to safety procedures and hands-on skills of aircraft structure repair.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AIRC 107, Landing Gear, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

ADVISE: AIRC 101; AIRC 102

Aircraft systems and components. Some subject areas covered are landing gear systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems and aircraft fuel systems. Includes basic nomenclature, theory of operation, inspection techniques, and troubleshooting. Attention will be given to safety procedures and hands-on skills of maintenance and repair of aircraft systems.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AIRC 108, Airframe Systems & Components
Lec-87.5 Lab-175 field trips

ADVISE: AIRC 101; AIRC 102

Various airframe systems and components. Some subject areas are flight control rigging, communication and navigation, and cabin pressurization. Also covered are aircraft instrument systems and aircraft inspection among other topics. Attention will be given to safety procedures and hands-on skills of maintenance and repair of airframe systems.

CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable