Program Overview

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe and Powerplant - AAS

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) degree prepares students with the tools for a career in the aviation maintenance field. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, students will meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements to test for two licenses; airframe maintenance technician and powerplant maintenance technician (A&P).

About This Degree

The S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources offers this degree, which is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the aviation industry.

What You Will Learn

All the required coursework and lab hours (2030 hours total) are built into the curriculum. With those licenses, A&P technicians can work in the aviation industry on jet engines, reciprocating engines, airframes, and various aircraft accessories including work with sheet metal, riveting, composite manufacturing and repair, and more. Much of the program consists of hands-on lab work in USU's maintenance management laboratory.

At a Glance

• College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Department: Aviation Technology Department
• USU Locations:
  • Logan campus
  • Statewide campuses

Program Requirements

• Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe & Powerplant - AAS
• Students are required to furnish their own basic set of tools and toolbox, with prices ranging from $900 to $1,400.

Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

With the A&P certificate, graduates work as aircraft maintenance technicians. They find employment in the following areas:

• Maintenance technicians for airlines, corporate aviation, general aviation, including helicopter maintenance.
• Fixed-base operator maintenance (general aviation)
• Federal Aviation Administration (government)
• Military aircraft maintenance contracts
• National Transportation Safety Board
• Aircraft engine and component manufacturer
• Repair stations
• Aerospace manufacturers

Admission

Admission Requirements

• First-Year students must have a 3.0 high school GPA
• Transfer students must have a 2.75 GPA

Related Programs

• Aviation Technology - Aviation Management: Research and learn best practices while getting hands-on training in the industry's latest technology as you prepare for careers in aviation.
• Aviation Technology - Maintenance Management: Qualify for entry-level work in the airline industry as you gain technical knowledge and hands-on experience with professional instructors and through internships.
• Aviation Technology - Professional Pilot: Pursue certification to be a professional pilot in a variety of markets and gain ample experience — approximately 250-300 flight hours — to hone your skills.