Transfer Options
- Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
- BAS Organizational Supervision
- Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
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, 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. Further 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. Students will be awarded technical certificates upon reaching the Airframe and/or Powerplant training milestones. Though not required for FAA certification, this institution does offer an Associate of Applied Science (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.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
General Requirements
- This degree requires successful completion of 87 credit hours.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (Fall Semester Only) (18 hours) - General Curriculum
Semester II-Spring (20 hours)
Semester III-Summer (15 hours)
General Education Requirements (12 hours)
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Total Credit Hours: 87