Program Overview
The Aviation Maintenance Program prepares students for a career in the maintenance and repair of various aircraft and powerplants. This program is designed to give students knowledge and skills for the level required to pass the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations for an airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanics certificate. Students will learn both fixed and rotor-wing aircraft as well as reciprocating and turbine engines. Aircraft technicians are required to perform detailed inspections on airframes and powerplants, preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot, repair, install or replace parts relative to airframes and engines.
What You Will Learn
- Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written/oral and practical exams for the General AMT (A&P) requirement. Curriculum requirements are found at www.faa.gov. Required subject areas required by FAA Part 147 are on file in the Division Office with an assessment plan to address knowledge areas by regulations.
- Demonstrate effective logbook entries of coursework performed on aircraft during lab assignments.
- Complete an oral report of their Return to Service (RTS) activities in both Airframe and Powerplant courses.
- Apply reasoning and interpret information represented on data, graphs, and/or tables, as it relates to safe maintenance practices as identified with in the aviation industry.
- Operations will include problems and reasoning skills in the areas of weight and balance, and sheet metal layout and fabrication.
- Perform Quality Assurance (QA) functions, as required for the industry. The requirement for QA will encompass subjects addressed by FAA Part 147 regarding critical safety of flight maintenance tasks. These subjects will include sheet metal, composites, piston engine overhaul, and assembly and rigging of flight controls.
- Participate in a Return to Service (RTS) program that may be done in partnership with industry or on aircraft purchased for the AMT program. Students work will be in accordance with industry standards for RTS.
Estimated Cost
- Tuition and Fees
- Tools: $1,500
- Toolbox: $1,000
- Books: $350
- FAA Test: $1,500
Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.
Career Outlook
Some careers shown require further education beyond this program.
Additional Information
Specialized Accreditation
The Aviation Maintenance Technician program at Salt Lake Community College is one of 150 FAA approved Part 147 schools in the US, providing students with the extensive knowledge they need to succeed in aviation maintenance.
Licensure Information
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certification requirements that are independent of the graduation requirements from the Aerospace/Aviation Technology Maintenance program. More information is available at the FAA website.
For full program details, please visit the program website.