Associate in Applied Science Degree

Aviation Maintenance Technology Program

Overview

The Associates of Applied Science – Aviation Maintenance Technology program fosters student responsibility, accountability, and management skills. The degree requires a total of 70/71 credits for completion. The Airframe and Powerplant program is 48 credits. Each student will require an additional 22/23 credits of general education. The additional credits can be earned at any time the student wants to pursue this pathway.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Requirements

General Education		Credits
ENL101	English Composition I	3
MAT150 (or) MAT175 (or) MAT180 (or) MAT240	Elementary Statistics (or) College Algebra (or) Applied Calculus (or) Calculus I MAT150 Elementary Statistics Students are introduced to descriptive and inferential statistics focusing on conceptual understanding and statistical literacy. Topics include: techniques for organizing and presenting data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, one- sample hypothesis tests, and correlation and regression. Prerequisite: MAT035 or MAT045 and ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: Satisfies a Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning general education requirement. MAT175 College Algebra This is an entry-level mathematics course for students interested in a STEM track. Topics include: domain and range, piecewise functions, complex numbers, quadratic inequalities, graphs of polynomial and rational functions, fundamental theorem of algebra, transformations of graphs, inverse functions, solving exponential and logarithmic equations, Gaussian elimination, and translations of conics. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasized throughout the course. This course prepares students for Precalculus with Trigonometry or Applied Calculus. (5 contact hours) Prerequisite: MAT045 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: Satisfies a Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning general education requirement. MAT180 Applied Calculus This course is designed for students planning to apply mathematics to management and social science topics. Topics include a review of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their application to business, an introduction to limits, continuity and the derivative, and applications of the derivative. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in MAT175 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score Offered: Fall, Spring MAT240 Calculus I This calculus course is designed for engineering, natural sciences, computer science, and mathematics majors. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, the fundamental theorem, applications on curve sketching, optimization, areas and volumes, differentiation and integration (up to substitution) involving trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Prerequisites: MAT190 or MAT195 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: MAT240 Calculus I, PHI131 Logic and ECO117 Principles of Macroeconomics are required for Bridgewater State University, but can be completed at Bridgewater State University upon transfer.	3/4
ENL102	English Composition II	3
PHY151	Physics I	4
	Behavioral & Social Science	3
	Behavioral & Social Science	3
GIT110	Computer Applications	3
Program Requirements		Credits
AMT101	AMT General Module 1 (5 weeks)	6
AMT102	AMT General Module 2 (5 weeks)	6
AMT201	AMT Airframe Module 1 (9.5 weeks)	9
AMT202	AMT Airframe Module 2 (9.5 weeks)	9
AMT203	AMT Powerplant Module 1 (9.5 weeks)	9
AMT204	AMT Powerplant Module 2 (9.5 weeks)	9
Total Credits		70/71

Technical Standards

In order to successfully complete the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program (AMT) and work in the field of aviation maintenance, certain physical capabilities are required throughout the program and in the industry. All AMT students must be able to satisfy the following standards without a reasonable accommodation.

Communication

Communicate verbally in understandable English including the ability to hear and speak normally without electronic assistance.
Must always wear hearing protection in areas of high noise levels.
Contact the front desk and/or Instructor when tardy or late for class.
Participate in classroom discussions and team projects during class including shop/lab time.

Vision

See and accurately read all written assignments, texts, manuals, and other required materials.
Have vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Must always wear eye protection.

Physical

Ability to lift 30–50 pounds unassisted in a safe manner.
Be able to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
Be able to kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, reach, twist, lying down, handle, finger, and feel.
Ability to raise arms over one’s head.
Use scaffolds, ladders, and aviation specific equipment.
Use of hand, power tools and testing equipment.
Have no disease or disability that does not allow the contact or use of required tools, chemicals, or equipment needed to perform essential duties and tasks.
Work often outdoors or inside hangar in inclement weather conditions.

Behavioral/Mental Performance

Function safely, effectively and calmly.
Prioritize and manage tasks simultaneously.
Exhibit social skills necessary to interact with classmates, faculty and staff, visitors, and industry.
Maintain personal hygiene consistent with program dress code guidelines.
Display ethical attitudes and actions consistent with professional behavior of the Aircraft Mechanic’s Creed and FAA regulations.
Display the social skills to behave with politeness, tact and sensitivity to others in all settings.
Exhibit respect for cultural and ethnic differences of clients, peers and individuals in health care and classroom settings.
Remain free from alcohol and/or chemical impairment in classroom and clinical settings at all times.

Career Outlook

Labor market data show a strong need for aviation industry education targeting occupations like aviation maintenance technicians, avionics, engineering & operating technicians, inspectors, aircraft structures, rigging & systems assemblers, aviation managers, and directors of maintenance. The degree program prepares students for careers as aviation technicians in maintenance and repair. The AAS Aviation Maintenance Technology degree will allow growth for the technician and a pathway to management roles in the industry.

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Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program, students are able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of aviation maintenance and increase opportunities in an aviation career field.
Excel in management, responsibility and leadership roles.
Provide organizational influence and direction in aviation operations. The Aviation modules are divided into three main categories of instruction identified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
1. AMT General Modules consist of 400 lab and lecture hours
2. AMT Airframe Modules consist of 750 lab and lecture hours
3. AMT Powerplant Modules consist of 750 lab and lecture hours

In order to complete 1900 hours of lab and lecture, the AMT curriculum is offered eight hours a day for five days a week 12 months a year.

Students must pass:
400 hours of AMT101-102 to sit for the FAA General Maintenance certification exam.
400 hours of AMT101-102 and 750 hours of AMT201-202 to sit for the FAA Airframe certification exam.
400 hours of AMT101-102 and 750 hours of AMT203-204 to sit for the FAA Powerplant certification exam.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1501594. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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