Course Descriptions
AMT 103 Basic Electricity
This course introduces electrical theory and concepts for the aviation mechanic, including Ohm's law, electrical circuits, diagrams, and a variety of electrical components
AMT 105/106L Aviation Science for Mechanics
This course introduces students to the applications of mechanics, levers, sound, fluid and heat dynamics, basic aircraft structures, aerodynamics, fabrication and flexible fluid lines and fittings, basic aircraft cleaning materials and methods, corrosion control, weighing procedures, weight, arms, moments, center of gravity computations, placarding, aircraft loading, required forms, weighing, starting moving, servicing, securing, and fueling aircraft.
AMT 107 Aircraft Drawing
This course includes topics in blueprint reading and drawing essential to understanding the complex diagrams of todays aircraft. The course includes an introduction in the use of CAD to perform drawings of aircraft parts and components.
AMT 109/110L Materials and Processes
In this course students study basic shop practices, including selection, identification and installation of aircraft hardware and materials, precision measuring tools and operations, basic heat treating processes, and forms of nondestructive inspections
AMT 111 Federal Aviation Regulations
The student learns the privileges and limitations of being an Aviation Maintenance Technician and how to use a variety of maintenance publications, forms and records commonly found in the aviation maintenance industry.
AMT 221/122L Non-Metallic Structures
The student studies the inspection, service and repair of wood structures, preliminary and secondary repair of interior and service of plastic, honeycomb, bonded, and composite and laminated structures, including the selection, application, inspection and testing of fabric and fiberglass coverings and methods of repair.
AMT 223/124L Metallic Structures
The student is introduced to aircraft sheet metal fabrication, inspection and repair including rivets and fasteners; contemporary welding methods on aircraft structures; oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and brazing techniques; inspection of welded structure and safety procedures; identification and selection of aircraft finishing materials; and the application of paints, dopes, primers and trim.
AMT 225/126L Assembly and Rigging
In this course students are introduced to aerodynamic theory and function of aircraft control surfaces, including the fabrication and installation of control devices for fixed and rotary wing aircraft; jacking and control surface balance.
AMT 227/128L Airframe Inspections
The student studies the inspection and return of aircraft to service, including the procedural and legal aspects of 100 hour, annual and periodic inspections.
AMT 231/132L Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
The student studies simple and complex systems, including the operation, service and repair of mechanical and hydraulic retraction mechanisms; wheel, tire and brake service; aircraft speed and configuration warning systems, electric brake controls, anti-skid systems, and position and warning systems; operation of systems and uses in aircraft; identification of hydraulic fluids, seals, hydraulic and pneumatic control devices, inspection and servicing, and troubleshooting; and inspection, operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems.
AMT 233/134L Communication/Navigation and Control Systems
The student studies the operation of aircraft avionics, autopilots and antennas, including inspection and installation; aircraft pressurization, air conditioning, heating and oxygen systems, the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, service and repair.
AMT 241/242L Reciprocating Engines
In this course students study the history and development of the aircraft reciprocating engine including the repair, overhaul and inspection of various types of engines, the operation and troubleshooting of engines.
AMT 243/244L Turbine Engines
The student studies the development, theory and operation of turbine engines, including engine design, performance, accessories, subsystems, engine maintenance, and overhaul.
AMT 245/246L Powerplant Inspections
The student is introduced to the inspection and return of powerplants to service, including the methodology and record-keeping for inspection of aircraft reciprocating and gas turbine engines and propellersinspection, operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems.
AMT 251/252L Lubrication Systems and Propellers
The student studies the identification and selection of lubricants for aircraft powerplants; inspection, service, troubleshooting and repair of the lubrication systems and components; identification and nomenclature of aircraft propellers; and operation, control and repair of both reciprocating and turbine engine propeller installations.
AMT 253/254L Ignition and Starting Systems
The student studies the overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting of reciprocating and gas turbine ignition and starting systems, including the repair and bench testing of components.
AMT 255/256L Fuel Metering, Cooling, and Exhaust Systems
The student studies the the fundamental operation of fuel metering systems in aircraft powerplants; technical data to repair and overhaul carburetors and components; inspecting, troubleshooting and adjusting turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic fuel controls; operation and service of aircraft induction, preheat, anti-ice and supercharger systems; inspection, service and repair of engine cooling systems both air and liquid cooled installations; inspection, service and repair of engine exhaust systems, including the operations of turbo compounded engines, thrust reversers, and noise suppressors.
AMT 261/262L Aircraft Electrical Systems
The student is introduced to wiring, control, indication and protection devices for AC and DC systems; inspection, troubleshooting service and repair of these systems; installation, inspection, testing, servicing engine electrical system wiring, controls, indicator and protective devices; aircraft batteries, and the repair and service of electrical generating systems.
AMT 263/264L Aircraft Fuel, Fire, and Instrument Systems
The student studies the inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fuel systems and components; inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems; inspection, troubleshooting, removal and replacement of aircraft and engine instruments and indicating systems.