Airframe Technology (AAS-AMT)
Program Location: Alabama Aviation Center at Brookley Field
Aviation Technology Division
Length: Four Semesters
This program prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations required for certification as an aviation maintenance technician with an airframe endorsement. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Airframe Technology.
This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.
Semester One
Upon completion of Semester One, students will take their Generals Comprehensive Exam and FAA Written Generals Exam.
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT 101 | Basic Electricity | 5 |
| AMT 104 | Technical Preparation | 5 |
| AMT 105 | Materials and Processes | 5 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Sub-total Credits | 18 | |
Semester Two
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT 103 | Weight and Balance, Ground Handling and Servicing, Cleaning and Corrosion Control | 5 |
| AMT 110 | Non-Metallic Structures and Welding | 5 |
| AMT 111 | Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures | 5 |
| MTH 100 or MTH 116 + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 18 | |
Semester Three
Upon completion of Semester Three, students will take their Airframe Comprehensive Exam and FAA Written Airframe Exam.
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT 112 | Airframe Systems I | 5 |
| AMT 113 | Airframe Systems II | 5 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (T) + | 3 | |
| History, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Elective + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 16 | |
Complete Graduation Application
Semester Four
Upon completion of Semester Four, students will take their FAA Oral and Practical Exam.
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT 114 | Airframe Systems III | 5 |
| AMT 115 | Airframe Systems IV | 5 |
| Computer Science, Math, or Natural Science Elective + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 13 | |
GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 65
*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.
Locations:
Alabama Aviation Center at Brookley Field
1975 Avenue C
Mobile, AL 36615