Program Overview

Airframe Certificate Program

The Airframe Certificate program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of airframe structures, systems, and components. To complete the certificate requirements, students must fulfill the following general and specialized requirements.

General Requirements

• AFPM 145 -- Basic Mathematics (1 credit)
• AFPM 146 -- Basic Electricity (2 credits)
• AFPM 147 -- Physics for Mechanics (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 148 -- Aircraft Drawing (1 credit)
• AFPM 149 -- Fluid Lines and Fitting (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 150 -- Materials and Processes (2 credits)
• AFPM 151 -- Cleaning and Corrosion Control (1 credit)
• AFPM 152 -- Federal Aviation Regulations (1 credit)
• AFPM 153 -- Weight and Balance (1 credit)
• AFPM 154 -- Ground Operations and Servicing (0.5 credits)

Airframe Structures Requirements

• AFPM 261 -- Non Metallic Structures (1 credit)
• AFPM 262 -- Aircraft Coverings (1 credit)
• AFPM 263 -- Aircraft Finishes (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 264 -- Sheet Metal Structures (3 credits)
• AFPM 265 -- Aircraft Welding (1.5 credits)
• AFPM 266 -- Assembly and Rigging (1.5 credits)
• AFPM 267 -- Airframe Inspections (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 270 -- Airframe Testing (0.5 credits)

Airframe Systems and Components Requirements

• AFPM 230 -- Aircraft Electrical Systems (2.5 credits)
• AFPM 253 -- Transport Category Aircraft (1 credit)
• AFPM 254 -- Ice and Rain Control Systems (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 256 -- Communications and Navigation Systems (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 258 -- Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems (1 credit)
• AFPM 259 -- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (1.5 credits)
• AFPM 260 -- Aircraft Landing Gear Systems (1.5 credits)

Combined Systems and Components Requirements

• AFPM 251 -- Fuel Systems (1.5 credits)
• AFPM 255 -- Fire Protection Systems (0.5 credits)
• AFPM 257 -- Instrument Systems (0.5 credits)

Program Completion

The minimum credits required to complete the Airframe Certificate program is 31 credits.