MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5669 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2025 Spring Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 33-52 CIP Code: 47.0608	Primary College: Initiating College: Chandler-Gilbert Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College Specific: CG Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Applied Technology GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 51-2011 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology-Powerplant is designed to prepare students to enter careers in aircraft (fixed-wing and rotorcraft) powerplant manufacturing and maintenance. Students who complete this certificate can potentially work in general, corporate, commercial, manufacturing, and military sectors. Graduates are eligible to apply for relevant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical exams. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology-Powerplant is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize inspection and diagnostic techniques to maintain aircraft engines. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT270, AMT272, AMT263, AMT264) 2. Service aircraft engines to industry and regulatory standards. (AMT124, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 3. Repair aircraft engines to industry and regulatory standards. (AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 4. Practice industry and regulatory standards required for professional and ethical behavior. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 5. Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with aircraft maintenance operations. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 6. Employ safety practices when working on and around aircraft and related support equipment. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 7. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills specific to aircraft maintenance documentation, concepts, and technical processes. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 8. Analyze various aircraft maintenance discrepancies to generate applicable solutions. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 9. Prepare for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical certification exams. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria
Appropriate District English, Reading, and Math placement into ENG101, RDG100 and MAT12+ or higher.

Required Courses

+ AMT124 Aircraft Forms, Regulations, Weight and Balance, Drawings and Ground Operations (5) AND
+ AMT126 Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electricity (9) AND
+ AMT128 Physics for Aviation, Corrosion Control, Materials, Hardware, Processes, Fluid Lines and Fittings (5)
OR
Hold a valid FAA Airframe Certificate (0) 0-19

+ AMT263 Aircraft Turbine Engines 5
+ AMT264 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines 7
+ AMT266 Engine Fuel Systems, Fuel Metering and Induction System 6
+ AMT268 Engine Electrical, Ignition and Starter Systems 6
+ AMT270 Engine Instruments, Fire Protection, Lubrication, Cooling, and Exhaust Systems 5
+ AMT272 Propeller Systems and Engine Inspections 4

Credits: 33-52

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 29, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.