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.
| Courses |
Hours |
| General | 480 |
| Airframe | 828 |
| Powerplant | 672 |
| Total Clock Hours | 1980 |
| 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
High School Students
N/A
Adult Students
Full-time Only
El Reno Campus
Approximate Completion Time: 20 months | Course is 1,980 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)
Aviation Maintenance Technician
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.
