Program Overview

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program

The Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in aviation maintenance, including topics related to aircraft features, nomenclature, materials, hardware, and systems, as well as principles of physics of flight.

Course Descriptions

• AMT 101: Beginning Aviation Maintenance (3 Credit hours) This course provides an introduction to aviation maintenance, including topics related to aircraft features, nomenclature, materials, hardware, and systems, and principles of physics of flight.
• AMT 102: Regulations & Publications (3 Credit hours) This course provides a review of the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations, maintenance publications, weight and balance procedures, and the interpretation of technical drawings, charts, and graphs.
• AMT 103: Technical Skills & Practices (3 Credit hours) This course reviews proper use of power tools, shop safety, fluid lines and fittings, cleaning and corrosion control, and the interpretation of various non-destructive inspection methods.
• AMT 105: Aviation Utility Systems (3 Credit hours) The course reviews airframe ice and rain control, fire protection, and fuel systems as well as doors, windows, emergency equipment, cargo loading, galley and lavatory systems, and passenger service units.
• AMT 109: Aviation Electronics (3 Credit hours) This course examines the fundamental principles of electronics as applied to aircraft electrical systems. Specific topics covered include AC/DC series-parallel circuits, circuit analysis theorems, transistors, digital theory, and devices.
• AMT 110: Aviation Power Systems (3 Credit hours) This course examines AC and DC power generation systems, voltage regulation, power distribution, and circuit protection devices used in aircraft. Students will learn how to inspect and repair these components.
• AMT 201: Reciprocating Engines (3 Credit hours) This course is a study of the theory of operation of reciprocating engines and their systems with particular emphasis on the principles of operation, nomenclature, construction, and design.
• AMT 202: Sheet Metal Structures (3 Credit hours) This course will review all aspects of sheet metal structures with an emphasis on precise construction and restoration of sheet aircraft metal structures.
• AMT 203: Reciprocating Engine Maintenance (3 Credit hours) This course emphasizes the hands-on maintenance and repair of piston engines. Topics will include engine removal, replacement, troubleshooting, inspection, engine maintenance, system component repair, inspection, and troubleshooting.
• AMT 204: Propeller & Control Systems (3 Credit hours) This course is a study of propellers and their components and their operation with special attention given to the principles of operation, nomenclature, construction, and system design.
• AMT 205: Turbine Engines (3 Credit hours) This course reviews the theory of operation of turbine engines and their systems with an emphasis on the principles of operation, nomenclature, construction, and system design.
• AMT 206: Fluid Power and Landing Gear (3 Credit hours) This course provides a comprehensive review of aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and landing gear systems and their routine inspection and maintenance, and repair.
• AMT 207: Turbine Engine Maintenance (3 Credit hours) This course emphasizes the principles of operation, nomenclature, construction, and system design of turbine engines, as well as their maintenance, inspection, overhaul, repair, troubleshooting.
• AMT 208: Cabin Atmosphere Systems (3 Credit hours) This course provides a detailed review of aircraft heating, oxygen, and pressurization systems for Business, Commercial, and Transport aircraft systems.
• AMT 209: Airframe Inspection and Flight Control (3 Credit hours) The focus of this course includes inspections, preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of flight control systems, including ailerons, flaps, rudders, and elevators.
• AMT 210: Nonmetallic Structures (3 Credit hours) Students will learn how to work with wood, fabric, plastic, and advanced aircraft composites to ensure an aircraft remains airworthy.
• AMT 211: Aircraft Information Systems (3 Credit hours) A review of aircraft and powerplant communications, navigation, and instrument systems. Students will learn to test and repair or replace components of avionics and information systems.
• AMT 215: Certification Test Prep I (1 Credit hour) This course will help students to prepare for the General AMT Federal Aviation Administration test.
• AMT 216: Certification Test Prep II (1 Credit hour) This course will help students to prepare for the Airframe AMT Federal Aviation Administration test.
• AMT 217: Certification Test Prep III (1 Credit hour) This course will help students to prepare for the Powerplant AMT Federal Aviation Administration test.

Grading Modes

All courses, except for AMT 215, AMT 216, and AMT 217, are offered under the Normal Grading Mode. AMT 215, AMT 216, and AMT 217 are offered under the Credit/No Credit Grade Only mode.