Aviation Maintenance Technician - Columbus State Community College

Aviation Maintenance Technician from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Certificate Aeronautical engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) are a vital component of the fast-paced and exciting aviation industry. Aerospace industry growth creates a continual demand for newly trained AMTs and interesting job locations abound. The Aviation Maintenance Technician has many career opportunities within the aviation industry, as well as in nonaviation industries due to the skills of the AMT. Students in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program may pursue technical training for the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate . The Airframe and Powerplant Certificate program covers the structural, electrical, hydraulic, environmental, and powerplant systems of many types of aircraft . Students who complete the certificate program may take additional course work in English, mathematics, physics, and other electives to receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science. The certificate can be completed in eight quarters. Upon completion of the Aviation Maintenance Technology curriculum, the graduate will be able to: Service, inspect, and complete repairs and alterations on airframes , engines, propellers, and associated systems (including environmental, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems). Utilize the regulations and technical manuals to safely complete inspections, repairs and alterations of aircraft, and complete the required maintenance entries after completion. Properly use precision measuring equipment for the accuracy demanded by the aviation industry. Understand blueprints used for the repair and alteration of aircraft and utilize them to affect the repair or alteration. Identify aircraft materials and hardware and their structural properties. Correctly identify corrosion and the proper treatment and prevention methods and techniques. Identify and use nondestructive testing methods used in the Aviation Industry. Meet FAA certification requirements for the Airframe and Powerplant Certificates . View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Aeronautical engineering courses.