Graduates will meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for the issuance of Airframe and Powerplant certificates. Aviation maintenance technicians are qualified to perform service or make repairs on all types and sizes of private and commercial aircraft, including airplanes, helicopters, and their propulsion systems. Related fields include aircraft and component manufacturing.
Students are eligible for FAA certification upon completion of required technical credits.
Future employment may include major and regional airlines, aircraft and rotorcraft repair and maintenance facilities, airline and corporate jet refurbishing repair stations, and aircraft and component manufacturing.
This program is approximately eight quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. Courses are offered at the South Hill Campus in Puyallup.
In addition to the program course requirements, students must also complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate in Applied Science–T (AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below:
Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the capstone project, diversity, and computer literacy requirements.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters
Catalog No. | Course Name | Credits |
AMT 104 | Basic Mathematics, Basic Physics, & Weight & Balance | 5 |
AMT 109 | Basic Electricity | 4 |
AMT 116 | Aircraft Drawings, Cleaning & Corrosion Control, Ground Operations & Servicing, & Fluid Lines & Fittings | 5 |
AMT 119 | Materials & Processes | 5 |
AMT 125 | Advanced Electricity | 4 |
AMT 127 | Maintenance Forms & Records, Publications, & Mechanics, Privileges & Limitations | 4 |
AMT 131 | Wood Structures, Coverings, & Aircraft Finishes | 3 |
AMT 133 | Aircraft Fuel Systems, Ice & Rain Control Systems, & Fire Protection Systems | 4 |
AMT 135 | Sheet Metal Structures | 4 |
AMT 136 | Welding, Position & Warning Systems | 3 |
AMT 137 | Non-metallic Structures | 4 |
AMT 138 | Aircraft Inspections | 4 |
AMT 139 | Assembly & Rigging | 4 |
AMT 140 | Aircraft Landing Gear | 3 |
AMT 141 | Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems | 3 |
AMT 142 | Hangar Operations & Maintenance | 3 |
AMT 143 | Airframe Electrical Systems | 5 |
AMT 144 | Engine Electrical Systems | 5 |
AMT 145 | Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems | 3 |
AMT 146 | Aircraft Instrument, Communication, & Navigation Systems | 3 |
AMT 208 | Helicopter Operations & Maintenance Practices | 4 |
AMT 210 | Basic Rotor Systems Maintenance & Repair | 4 |
AMT 212 | Advanced Rotor Systems Maintenance & Repair | 4 |
AMT 215 | Helicopter Systems | 4 |
AMT 217 | FAA Testing & Turbine Engines | 7 |
AMT 219 | Engine Lubrication Systems | 4 |
AMT 221 | Engine Instrument Systems | 4 |
AMT 224 | Powerplant Reciprocating Engine Theory | 6 |
AMT 225 | Powerplant Maintenance & Operation | 6 |
AMT 226 | Engine Fuel System & Fire Protection | 1 |
AMT 228 | Engine Fuel Metering Systems | 5 |
AMT 229CAP | Propellers & FAA Final Testing | 4 |
AMT 231 | Engine Inspection | 4 |
AMT 233 | Engine Ignition & Starting Systems | 4 |
AMT 235 | Induction, Airflow, Cooling, & Exhaust Systems | 3 |
AMT 239 | Advanced Hangar Operations & Maintenance | 3 |
Technical Course Requirements (Total) | 145 | |
General Education Requirements (See listing above) | 15 | |
Total Credits for Completion of AAT Degree | 160 |
Credits | ||
Technical Course Requirements (Same as AAT) | 145 | |
General Education Requirements (See listing above) | 20 | |
Total Credits for Completion of AAS-T Degree | 165 |
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