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. The curriculum is structured as follows.
Occupations
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
Entry Level Salary Range
- $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Licensure/Certification
- FAA Mechanics Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, part 147) approved program
Resources
- Texas Instruments TI30XIIS Calculator
- Aviation Mechanic Series Genera
- A&P Technician Airframe Textbook
- A&P Technician Powerplant Textbook
- ASA General Test Guide
- ASA Airframe Test Guide
- ASA Powerplant Test Guide
- ASA Aircraft Inspection, Repair and Alterations AC43.13 1B and 2B
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR-AMT)
Local Program (Adult Only Program)
Aviation Maintenance Technician, OCAS 9901
Aviation consists of the three areas below. Individual courses for each area are listed on the next page
| Courses |
Hours |
| General | 480 |
| Airframe | 828 |
| Powerplant | 672 |
| Total Hours | 1980 |
Suggested Entry Level Skills
- College reading level
- Basic math skills
- Algebra
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.
| 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 |
Instructor and Program Information
- Instructor: Michael Homic
- Phone: 405.422.2242
- Email: mhomic@cvtech.edu
- Instructor: Rocke Tyler
- Phone: 405.345.2517
- Email: rtyler@cvtech.edu
We are happy to speak with students about grades, learning progress, classroom behavior, or any other questions or concerns you may have about our classes. Email is the easiest way to contact us; we check email daily and try to respond within 24 hours. You can also call after school (3:30-4:15) to speak to us.
Grading
| 33% | Theory Grade | Students must have an average of 70% or higher to pass a course with no individual grade category below a 60%. |
| 33% | Shop Grade | |
| 34% | Final Exam |
Instructional Methods
Students are expected to meet the course goals and demonstrate their understanding of specific concepts. Various instructional strategies will be used: lecture, textbooks, digital handouts, hands-on practice with manipulatives, class discussions, Internet tutorials, leadership activities, guest speakers and special projects. Students will work independently and in groups. Assignments require students to use academic skills of reading, writing and math along with technical skills.
Safety
- Safe operation of equipment and safe work habits will ensure the personal well being of students
- Students must wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the task they are doing
- Report any malfunction of equipment to the instructor immediately
- Do not move or tamper with equipment; the equipment is set up and arranged in a necessary manner
- Adhere to the safety practices of CV Tech as directed by faculty and staff and outlined in the student handbook.
Substitute
- Follow all class policies and procedures; comply with substitute requests even if different from normal routine
- Students will remain in class; no passes out of the room unless a student is requested by the office
- For safety reasons; some programs may limit access to the shop or lab when there is a substitute
- Help the substitute in any way you can and be a positive representative of CV Tech
Program Expectations
Speak kindly. Good communication with peers and instructors is an important skill. Actions such as gossiping, inappropriate joking, cursing, derogatory remarks, and disruptions are unprofessional and will not be tolerated.
Arrive ready. At scheduled start time be in assigned seat and in uniform (if required).
Time on task. Spend time on task: participate in instructional activities, follow directions, work with peers, etc.
Clean. A clean work space is necessary for safety. Every student will clean as they go and clean at the end of the day.
Ask for help. It is normal to have questions about difficult sections of learning. Please ask for help by raising your hand to have a section explained again or ask to step into the office if you would like to speak privately.
Break Time. Use your break for personal business (restroom, phone calls, food, drink); you must go to the break area.
Cell phones. While cell phones are convenient, they are a distraction to your learning. Please put them on silent and put them in the designated location. Refer to the CVTC Student Handbook for the school policy.
Professional behavior. Display professional behavior at all times; this means no horseplay, yelling, etc.
Solve problems. If a discipline problem should arise, the steps below will be followed:
1st Incident – Warning and in class student/teacher conference to find a solution to the problem
2nd Incident – Student/teacher conference; conference may include administrator or counselor as needed
3rd Incident – Administrator notified and consequence to be determined
Severe disruptions or repeated problem behavior will result in removal from class and administrator notification
Shop and Hangar Policies
The labs and hanger are considered to be “shop areas” and aircraft are considered to be “shop equipment”. Therefore, labs, hangars, and aircraft mandate extra attention to safety policies and procedures.
Under no circumstances will any student perform any work unless specifically directed by an AMT instructor. No student will operate any aircraft without direct supervision of an AMT instructor. No cockpit or external switches and levers will be moved unless directed and approved by an AMT instructor. Any approval by an AMT instructor must contain explicit directions about the nature and intent of the action. All switches must be in the appropriate checklist shut down position. Working on an aircraft without instructor approval will be construed as tampering and is grounds for dismissal.
Course Achievement Tests
AMT students will be given comprehensive achievement tests at the end of the General, Airframe, and Powerplant sections. These written tests will include information given during all units in the section. A minimum passing grade of 85% must be achieved. These grades will stand alone and will not become part of any other grade. AMT students must pass the appropriate achievement tests to be eligible to take a FAA Written Exam for that section and to obtain a certificate of completion.
FAA Exams
Upon receiving a passing score on the achievement tests and obtaining a certificate of completion, a student is eligible to take a FAA Written Exam and a FAA Oral/Practical Exam.
To obtain an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic license from the FAA, students must pass a FAA Written Exam in each area, General, Airframe, and Powerplant, and take two Oral/Practical Exams. Once a student has passed the FAA Written Exam for both General and either Airframe or Powerplant, they are eligible to take an Oral/Practical Exam with a DME for those two subject areas. A second Oral/Practical Exam will be conducted with a DME for the remaining subject area.
CV Tech pays $350 of the students’ first Oral/Practical exam. CV Tech will not pay for retakes or missed exams. DME’s are independent contractors of the FAA and set their own fee and testing schedules.
CV Tech Student Handbook Topics
The instructor will discuss the following topics in the student handbook. The handbook can be accessed at cvtech.edu.
- Daily Schedule
- Attendance and Tardies
- School Property and Textbooks
- Supplies and Fees (fees for adults only)
- Dress Code
- Break Time
- Emergency Procedures
- Student Organizations
- Work-Based Learning
DETAILS
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. The curriculum is structured as follows.
OCCUPATIONS
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
- FAA Mechanics Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, part 147) approved program
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | ADULT ONLY PROGRAM
Aviation consists of the three areas below.
Individual courses for each area are listed on the second chart.
| Courses | Hours |
| General | 480 |
| Airframe | 780 |
| Powerplant | 720 |
| Total Hours | 1,980 |
ADULT AVIATION MAINTENANCE | ADULT-ONLY PROGRAM
| 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 | 120 |
| Non-Metallic Structures | 120 |
| Flight Controls | 60 |
| Airframe Inspection | 60 |
| Landing Gear Systems | 60 |
| Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems | 60 |
| Environmental Systems | 30 |
| Aircraft Instrument Systems | 30 |
| Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | 30 |
| Aircraft Fuel Systems | 30 |
| Aircraft Electrical Systems | 90 |
| Ice and Rain Control Systems | 30 |
| Airframe Fire Protection Systems | 30 |
| Rotorcraft Fundamentals | 30 |
| Water and Waste Systems | 30 |
| POWERPLANT | |
| Reciprocating Engines | 144 |
| Turbine Engines | 90 |
| Engine Inspection | 60 |
| Engine Instrument Systems | 30 |
| Engine Fire Protection Systems | 30 |
| Engine Electrical Systems | 30 |
| Engine Lubrication Systems | 30 |
| Ignition and Starting Systems | 48 |
| Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems | 48 |
| Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems | 30 |
| Turbine Engine Air Systems | 30 |
| Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems | 30 |
| Propellers | 90 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 1,980 |
