Aviation Maintenance
Program Description
The Aviation Maintenance Technician school of SAU Tech is designed to provide up-to-date, intensive training for this occupational field. Completion of this school program, certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Title 14 CFR Part 147, meets the training and experience requirements of the FAA for Airframe and/or Powerplant certificate ratings. The number of credit hours is determined by the FAA.
The Aviation Maintenance Technology curriculum is divided into three parts: General, Airframe, and Powerplant. A student enrolling in this course of study must first enroll for the general curriculum. Upon completion of the general section, the student may elect to pursue the Airframe and/or Powerplant section.
Completion of the general curriculum qualifies the student for an Aviation Maintenance Certificate of Proficiency. Successful completion of the Airframe and/or Powerplant courses satisfies FAA requirements of training and experience prior to testing for either or both of these ratings. Upon reaching the Airframe and/or Powerplant training milestones, students will be awarded technical certificates for these areas. Though not required for FAA certification, this institution does offer an A.A.S. degree in this field. In order to qualify for the A.A.S. degree the student must complete the prescribed program of General, Airframe, and Powerplant sections, plus the additional General Education requirements. Aviation maintenance technicians may expect to gain employment in a wide variety of fields and locations. Various fields include but are not limited to airline, manufacturing, repair station, charter operation, corporate, general aviation, and airport operation. Very lucrative aviation maintenance positions are available in state as well as across the nation and worldwide. Skill sets acquired through the program also directly fit many job requirements for the missiles/defense industry and other technical fields.
Program Goal
The Aviation Maintenance Technology program will provide students with entry-level job-specific skills training and preparation for FAA certification testing in Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
| PLO 1. |
Aviation Maintenance Technology students will demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all tasks required in accordance with FAA Regulations Part 147 Appendix B General Curriculum standards. |
| PLO 2. |
Aviation Maintenance Technology students will demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all tasks required in accordance with FAA Regulations Part 147 Appendix C Airframe Curriculum standards. |
| PLO 3. |
Aviation Maintenance Technology students will demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all tasks required in accordance with FAA Regulations Part 147 Appendix D Powerplant Curriculum standards. |