Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including 1 summer)
Kirkwood Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program prepares students for Airframe and Powerplant certifications required by the FAA.
Career Opportunities
- aviation maintenance technician
- aircraft structures technician
- helicopter technician
- sheet metal mechanic
- aircraft line assembler
- aircraft quality assurance inspector
- aircraft inspector
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AVM-102 | Fund Electricity & Electronics | 5 |
| AVM-106 | Materials and Processes | 3.5 |
| AVM-108 | Physics for Aviation | 1.5 |
| AVM-116 | Aircraft Drawings | 1 |
| AVM-118 | Aircraft Handling | 2.5 |
| AVM-128 | Federal Aviation Regulations | 1.5 |
| MAT-772 | Applied Math | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 18 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AVM-114 | Aircraft Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AVM-136 | Metallic Structures | 5 |
| AVM-138 | Non-Metallic Structures | 4 |
| AVM-146 | Aircraft Instrument Systems | 2 |
| AVM-158 | Aircraft Fire Protectn Systems | 2 |
| Term Totals: | 17 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AVM-144 | Landing Gear and Systems | 2.5 |
| AVM-150 | Aircraft Fuel Systems | 2.5 |
| AVM-152 | Comm and Navigation Systems | 1.5 |
| AVM-156 | Controls & Airframe Inspection | 2.5 |
| AVM-162 | Environmental Systems | 2.5 |
| Term Totals: | 11.5 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AVM-163 | Reciprocating Engines | 5 |
| AVM-164 | Propellers | 2 |
| AVM-166 | Ignition and Starting Systems | 2 |
| AVM-167 | Turbine Engines | 4 |
| AVM-169 | Air, Exhaust & Lubricating Sys | 2.5 |
| AVM-171 | Engine Inspection | 1.5 |
| Term Totals: | 17 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Spring | ||
| COM-723 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
| ENG-101 | Elements of Writing | 3 |
| HIS-152 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 |
| SOC-115 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 12 | |
| Program Totals: | 75.5 | |
Aviation Maintenance Technology Tool Requirements
Students in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program are required to have a tool set for lab activities. Instructors will provide students with a list of minimum requirements. Students can purchase tool set through the Industrial Technologies Department or on their own. An additional equipment list will be provided for students to purchase on their own. Payment plans can be arranged with the financial aid office.