MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3670 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2025 Spring Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 88-115 CIP Code: 47.9999	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: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 51-2011.00 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology degree is designed to provide students with strong General Education skills in support of their aviation maintenance knowledge and skills. This degree prepares students to enter careers in aircraft (fixed-wing and rotorcraft) and structural manufacturing and maintenance. Graduates can potentially work in general, corporate, commercial, or military sectors. Students who complete this program are eligible to apply for relevant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical exams. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology is fully embedded in this AAS.

Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize inspection and diagnostic techniques to maintain aircraft. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT272, [MA], [SQ]) 2. Service aircraft and aircraft components to industry and regulatory standards. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 3. Repair aircraft and aircraft components to industry and regulatory standards. (AMT126, AMT128, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272, PHY101) 4. Practice industry and regulatory standards required for professional and ethical behavior. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 5. Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with aircraft maintenance operations. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 6. Employ safety practices when working on and around aircraft and related support equipment. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, 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, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272, [FYC], (COM), (CRE)) 8. Analyze various aircraft maintenance discrepancies to generate applicable solutions. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272, [FYC], [CRE], [MA], [HU], [SB], [SQ]) 9. Prepare for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical certification exams. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT220, AMT222, AMT224, AMT226, AMT228, AMT230, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 10. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field of interest. (FYE101, FYE103)

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

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 or Powerplant Certificate (0) 0-19

+ AMT220 Fundamentals of Bonded Composite and Wooden Aircraft Structures, Fabric Coverings and Finishes 3
+ AMT222 Atmosphere Control, Fire Detection, Ice and Rain Protection Systems 4
+ AMT224 Aircraft Metallic Structures 5
+ AMT226 Aircraft Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fuel, Landing Gear, Positioning and Warning Systems 7
+ AMT228 Aircraft Electrical, Instruments, Communication and Navigation Systems 7
+ AMT230 Airframe Assembly and Inspection 6
+ 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

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Credits: 66-87

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR + MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR + MAT126 Intermediate Algebra with Review (6) 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
PHY101 Introduction to Physics 4

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 29, 2024

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