Aviation Technology - Associate of Applied Science

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Gain skills and knowledge in repairing and maintaining aircraft. Complete this program in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work in the aircraft industry as a mechanic.

Academic Options: Experienced mechanics taking airframe and powerplant courses can take the Federal Aviation Administration certification.

Locations: Desert Vista Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-5105, Lead Faculty: 206-5906

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting a concentration.

General Education Requirements This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. *
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Communication Requirement		6
Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement *		6
Humanities and Social Science Requirement		6
Computer and Information Literacy Requirement		1-3
Subtotal		19-21
Core Concentrations Select one of the following concentrations:
Airframe and Powerplant
AVM 105	Aircraft Sheetmetal Repair	5
AVM 130	Aircraft Composite Repair	5
AVM 209	Intermediate Electricity	5
AVM 211	Alternate Structure	5
AVM 218	Airframe Rigging and Landing Gear Systems	3
AVM 219	Airframe Inspections	3
AVM 223	Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power	3
AVM 224	Atmospheric Controls	3
AVM 225	Fire, Ice, Rain and Fuel Systems	3
AVM 226	Engine Electrical	3
AVM 227	Engine Air Flow Systems	3
AVM 228	Aircraft Propellers	3
AVM 229	Engine Support Systems	5
AVM 231	Engine Principles, Monitoring and Inspection	5
AVM 232	Reciprocating Engine Overhaul	5
AVM 233	Turbine Engines	5
AVM 234	Engine Fuel Metering and Operation	5
Subtotal		69
Structural Repair
AVM 101	Structural Repair I	4
AVM 102	Structural Repair II	4
AVM 110	Aircraft Blueprint Reading	3
AVM 114	Regulatory Requirements	3
AVM 150	Structural Repair III	4
AVM 151	Structural Repair IV	4
AVM 165	Aircraft Hardware and Fasteners	3
AVM 203	Structural Repair V	4
AVM 204	Structural Repair VI	4
AVM 205	Motion Dynamics	3
AVM 206	Materials and Processes	3
AVM 210	Advanced Composite Aircraft Repair I	5
AVM 211	Alternate Structure	5
AVM 260	Advanced Composite Aircraft Repair II	4
GTM 105	Applied Technical Mathematics	3
Subtotal		56
Avionics Technician
ATT 101	Structural Repair I	3
ATT 102	Aircraft Electrical Systems	3
ATT 103	Basics of Avionics Installation	3
ATT 104	Operating Systems I, Communication and Navigation	3
ATT 200	Communication and Navigation Installation	5
ATT 201	Operating II, GPS Navigation and Autopilot	3
ATT 202	GPS Navigation and Autopilot Installation	5
ATT 203	Avionics Test Equipment	3
ATT 204	Glass Cockpit Installer	5
ATT 205	Operating Systems III, Infrared and Weather Radar	3
ATT 206	Infrared and Weather Radar Installation	5
ATT 207	Operating Systems IV, Special Navigation Equipment	3
ATT 208	Special Navigation Equipment Installation	5
Subtotal		49
Total		68-90

* GTM 105, in the Structural Repair concentration, fulfills 3 credits in the Mathematics Category of the Analysis and Critical Thinking requirement.