Aviation Maintenance
The Aviation Maintenance program prepares individuals for employment in the aircraft maintenance industry. Aircraft mechanics are employed by the airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, repair stations, the United States military, and general aviation fixed base operators. Some mechanics specialize in work on a particular part of an aircraft, such as metal or fabric surfaces, avionics equipment, hydraulic systems, landing gear, propellers or engines. Others, particularly those employed by the smaller fixed base operators, work on many different aircraft systems and may inspect and repair many different types of aircraft. State Technical College of Missouri has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School since 1970. The Aviation Maintenance program is also accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).
The program provides extensive hands-on training in small classes with well-trained teachers. Equipment and curriculum are up-to-date and include non-destructive testing, composites, electrical systems troubleshooting and reciprocating and turbine engine theory and maintenance, to name a few.
Many jobs in the aircraft maintenance industry require mechanics that are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Two ratings are applicable to this certification: Airframe and Powerplant. Three options are offered in Aviation Maintenance: an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance, a certificate in Aviation Maintenance (Powerplant), and a certificate in Aviation Maintenance (Airframe). The AAS degree program provides the experience required to obtain the aircraft mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Each certificate program provides the experience required to obtain the aircraft mechanic certificate with the rating appropriate for the program completed.
The Aviation Maintenance program is divided into three sections: General, Airframe and Powerplant. Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science degree program typically complete the General and Powerplant sections by the end of the second semester, and the Airframe section by the end of the fourth semester.
The Aviation Maintenance Associate of Applied Science degree graduation requirements are for students to: 1) earn a grade of C (70%) or better in all “Core Curriculum” courses, 2) pass the FAA General and Powerplant or Airframe written examinations, and 3) pass the FAA Oral and Practical examinations for the General and Powerplant or Airframe sections.
The Aviation Maintenance Powerplant One-Year Certificate graduation requirements are for students to: 1) earn a grade of C (70%) or better in all “Core Curriculum” courses and 2) take and pass the FAA General and FAA Powerplant written examinations.
The Aviation Maintenance Airframe One-Year Certificate graduation requirements are for students to: 1) earn a grade of C (70%) or better in all “Core Curriculum” courses and 2) take and pass the FAA General and FAA Airframe written examinations.
To view program outcome data, visit https://statetechmo.edu/aviation-maintenance-program-facts/.
Program Mission
The mission of the Aviation Maintenance program is to provide individuals with opportunities for educational experiences that enable them to develop the skills necessary for employment in the aviation maintenance industry.
Program Goals
The goals of the program are to provide the opportunity for students to develop:
- Technical skills necessary for employment in the aviation maintenance industry.
- Technical knowledge necessary to earn mechanic certification, required by Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 65.
- Core general education skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science reasoning.
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Classification of Instructional Programs - 47.0608
Core Curriculum
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| SUB-TOTAL | 53 | ||
General Education Requirements
Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.
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| General Education Requirements | 19 | ||
| May Not Include: | |||
| SUB-TOTAL | 19 | ||
Graduation Requirements
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The Aviation Maintenance Associate of Applied Science degree graduation requirements are for students to: 1) earn a grade of C (70%) or better in all "Core Curriculum" courses, 2) pass the FAA General and Powerplant or Airframe written examinations, and 3) pass the FAA Oral and Practical examinations for the General and Powerplant or Airframe sections. |
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| SUB-TOTAL | 1 | ||
| PROGRAM TOTAL | 73 | ||
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