Airframe Technology (AAS-AMT)
Program Location: Alabama Aviation Center at Brookley Field Aviation Division
Length: Four Semesters
This program prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations required for certification as an aviation maintenance technician with an airframe endorsement. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Airframe Technology.
This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of STARS.
Program: Aviation Technology
Type: A.A.S.
Semester One
Upon completion of Semester One, students will take their Generals Comprehensive Exam and FAA Written Generals Exam.
Item # Title (Credits)
AMT 100 Technical Preparation (5)
AMT 101 Basic Electricity (5)
AMT 102 Materials and Processes (5)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
Semester Two
AMT 110 Non-Metallic Structures and Welding (5)
AMT 111 Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures (5)
AMT 112 Airframe Systems I (5)
MTH 116 or MTH 100 (3)
Semester Three
Upon completion of Semester Three, students will take their Airframe Comprehensive Exam and FAA Written Airframe Exam.
AMT 113 Airframe Systems II (5)
AMT 114 Airframe Systems III (5)
AMT 115 Airframe Systems IV (5)
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications (3)
Complete Graduation Application: Complete the graduation application and begin the process of a review of your degree plan before your final semester.
Semester Four
Upon completion of Semester Four, students will take their FAA Oral and Practical Exam.
Computer Science, Math, or Natural Science Elective (3-4)
History, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Elective (3)
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (T) (3)
SPH 106 or SPH 107 (3)
Total credits: 66-67
