Aviation Maintenance Technology / Certificate

Total Credit Hours: 65-66

The Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate is the heart of all maintenance degree programs. The A&P curriculum consists of 17 FAA-approved courses taken over four semesters with a total of 1,950 to 1,965 contact hours and 65 to 66 credit hours. A student in this program should plan to attend classes an average of 34 hours per week. The curriculum can be completed in 15 months by attending summer sessions (when offered) or, without summer sessions, in 21 months.

Contact Hours: 1,950-1,965

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (65-66)

46-101Aviation Mathematics

4

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OR

13-119Intermediate Algebra

3

46-102Introduction to Aviation

1

46-105Aviation Technical Writing

3

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OR

06-xxx
English writing course

3

46-106Aviation Fundamentals

4

46-110Aircraft Structures I

4

46-120Aircraft Electricity I

4

46-130Introduction to A/C Structures and Engine NDT NDE

3

46-135Drafting and Blueprint Reading

3

46-200Aircraft Instruments

4

46-201Aviation Physics I

4

46-210Aircraft Structures II

4

46-220Aircraft Electricity II

4

46-310Aircraft Reciprocating Engines

4

46-320Aircraft Systems

4

46-330Aircraft Engine Accessories

4

46-410Gas Turbine Powerplants

4

46-420Aircraft Propellers

4

46-430Aircraft Inspection and Engine Testing

4

(Regarding the writing requirement, any 100-level, 3-credit hour writing course offered by the English Department is acceptable;  an English Placement Examination is required.)