Aviation
Aviation Maintenance Technology
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The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is composed of the training and course work that meet the eligibility requirements to take the Federal Aviation Maintenance (FAA) examinations for Airframe and Powerplant certification.
This FAA-approved program provides students with broad and varied experience in aviation science and theory related to aircraft shop practice, maintenance and repair. Students are prepared for jobs as aircraft maintenance technicians and support personnel. Topics include general information, basic electricity, airframe structure, airframe systems, reciprocating engines and systems, propeller systems, and gas turbines and systems.
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Aviation Maintenance Technician, OCAS 9901
Courses Hours
General 480 Airframe 770 Powerplant 670 Total Clock Hours 1920 Course Name Hours General Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics 120 Aircraft Drawings 30 Weight and Balance 30 Fluid Lines and Fittings 30 Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and Processes 42 Ground Operations and Servicing 30 Cleaning and Corrosion Control 36 Mathematics 36 Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications 36 Physics for Aviation 36 Inspection Concepts and Techniques 30 Human Factors 24 Airframe Metallic Structures 156 Non-Metallic Structures 114 Flight Controls 72 Airframe Inspection 60 Landing Gear Systems 48 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 60 Environmental Systems 30 Aircraft Instrument Systems 30 Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems 36 Aircraft Fuel Systems 30 Aircraft Electrical Systems 84 Ice and Rain Control Systems 30 Airframe Fire Protection Systems 30 Rotorcraft Fundamentals 30 Water and Waste Systems 18 Powerplant Reciprocating Engines 144 Turbine Engines 102 Engine Inspection 84 Engine Instrument Systems 30 Engine Fire Protection Systems 24 Engine Electrical Systems 30 Engine Lubrication Systems 30 Ignition and Starting Systems 42 Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems 30 Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems 30 Turbine Engine Air Systems 30 Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems 30 Propellers 66 -
- Preparation for assessment/certifications:
- FAA Mechanics Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, part 147) approved program
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High School Students
N/A
Adult Students
Full-time Only
El Reno Campus
Approximate Completion Time: 20 months | Course is 1,920 hours:
August-May: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (campus closed on Fridays) -
Kristi Stephens
Counselor
405-422-2252
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Aviation Maintenance Technician
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Clothing Requirement
Students are expected to dress appropriately for the industry including, but not limited to, long pants and closed-toe shoes. Students will be expected to wear protective clothing designated by the instructor. Protective clothing includes aprons, hard hats, shoes covering feet, lab coats, gloves, goggles, and safety glasses. Failure to wear such protective clothing can result in dismissal.Curriculum
Note: Student fees, books and clothing are not covered by CV Tech scholarships. Please call Kristi Stephens, counselor, (405) 422-2252 for more information. -
Turn Your Certification into a Degree
Canadian Valley Technology Center partners with Redlands Community College to earn credit toward an Associate of Applied Science. Select CV Tech program completers qualify; ask a CV Tech counselor for more information.