MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3665 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2025 Spring Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 60-83 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 degree, students may pursue a career as: 49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 51-2011 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology-Powerplant 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), powerplant manufacturing, and maintenance. Students who complete this degree 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. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Powerplant is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize inspection and diagnostic techniques to maintain aircraft engines. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT272, AMT263, AMT264, [MA], [SQ]) 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. Overhaul aircraft engines to industry and regulatory standards. (AMT124, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264) 5. Practice industry and regulatory standards required professional and ethical behavior. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 6. Mitigate human factors risk in aircraft maintenance operations. (AMT124, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 7. Employ common safety practices when working on and around aircraft and related support equipment. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 8. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills specific to aviation maintenance concepts and technical processes. (AMT124, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272, [FYC], (COM), (CRE)) 9. Critically analyze a wide range of problems in the aviation industry to generate applicable solutions. ([FYC], (CRE), [MA], [HU], [SB], [SQ]) 10. Prepare for powerplant written, oral, and practical exams. (AMT124, AMT126, AMT128, AMT263, AMT264, AMT266, AMT268, AMT270, AMT272) 11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (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 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

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

Credits: 34-55

Restricted Electives
Complete up to four (0-4) credits to complete a minimum of sixty (60) total program credits. Consult with an AMT faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.	Credits: 0-4

General Electives
	Credits:

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 in 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

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.