Curriculum

Aviation Maintenance Technology-Airframe

Aviation maintenance technicians are a vital part of the aerospace industry workforce, inspecting, servicing and maintaining aircraft worldwide. This Airframe specialty certificate trains students specifically in major airframe components and structures such as, hydraulics/pneumatics, landing gear systems, sheet metal, and composite technology.

Upon completion of the Airframe certificate, students are eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration Airframe licensing examinations.
Airframe technicians are employed by repair stations, contract maintenance facilities, general aviation maintenance and regional and national airlines.

Admissions Requirements:
*Students must complete admissions requirements listed under "Admissions Information."


Certificate of Completion - 2008				Lec	Lab	Cont	Credit
Semester 1
	AERM	1203	Shop Practices An introduction to shop safety, the correct use of hand tools, equipment and precision measurement, identification of aircraft hardware, and the fabrication of fluid lines and tubing. Emphasis on procedures for testing, heat treating, and inspection of aircraft structures.	1	4	80	2
	AERM	1205	Weight & Balance An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required subjects relating to the weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations, and appropriate maintenance record entries.	1	2	48	2
	AERM	1208	Federal Aviation Regulations A course in the use and understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft manufacturers' publications, forms, and records; and the exercise of mechanic privileges within prescribed limitations.	1	4	80	2
	AERM	1210	Ground Operations An introductory course in fuels, servicing methods and safety procedures, aircraft movement, securing and operations of aircraft, external power equipment, aircraft cleaning, and corrosion control.	1	3	64	2
	AERM	1314	Basic Electricity A study of aircraft electrical systems and their requirements including the use of ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter; series and parallel circuits; inductance and capacitance; magnetism; converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC); controlling devices; maintenance and servicing of aircraft batteries; and reading and interpreting aircraft electrial diagrams to include solid state devices and logic functions. Fundamentals of electrical safety also addressed.	2	4	96	3
	AERM	1315	Aviation Science Fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and drawing as they apply to aircraft principles and operations as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airframe and powerplant mechanics.	2	4	96	3
	Total Hours			8	21	464	14
Semester 2
	AERM	1241	Wood, Fabric & Finishes A course in the use and care of various covering materials, finishes, and wood structures including approved methods and procedures. Safety also addressed.	1	3	64	2
	AERM	1243	Instruments & Navigation/Communication A study of aircraft instruments and electronic flight instrument systems including testing and installing instruments; inspecting, checking, and troubleshooting navigation and communication systems; and inspecting and repairing antennas and electronic equipment installations.	1	2	48	2
	AERM	1247	Airframe Auxiliary Systems A comprehensive study of airframe auxiliary systems including the operation and repair of position and warning systems, cabin atmospheric control systems, ice and rain control systems for aircraft and engines, and fire detection and protection systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.	1	4	80	2
	AERM	1253	Aircraft Welding Skill development in repair procedures for steel, magnesium, brass, and aluminum materials used in aircraft assembly and selection and application of appropriate methods of welding, brazing, and soldering steel, magnesium, brass, and aluminum. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.	1	3	64	2
	AERM	1254	Aircraft Composites Comprehensive concepts of the inspection and repair of composite, fiberglass, honeycomb, and laminated structural materials including doors, windows, bonded structures, and interior furnishings. Safety procedures will also be addressed.	1	4	80	2
	AERM	1345	Airframe Electrical Systems A study of airframe electrical systems including installation, removal, disassembly, and repair of electrical components and related wiring. Fundamentals of electrical safety also addressed. Prerequisite: AERM 1314.	1	6	112	3
	Total Hours			6	22	448	13
Semester 3
	AERM	1349	Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fuel Systems Skill development in inspecting, servicing, and maintaining aircraft fluid systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel. Application of basic concepts through detailed maintenance procedures. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.	2	4	96	3
	AERM	1350	Landing Gear Systems General principles of inspection, servicing, overhaul, and repair of fixed and retractable landing gear systems. Includes coverage of systems, components, operation, and fundamentals of safety procedures.	2	3	80	3
	AERM	1352	Aircraft Sheet Metal Skill development in inspection and repair of sheet metal structures including forming, lay out and bending of sheet metal, and identification, selection and installation of rivets and fasteners. Fundamentals of safety procedures also addressed.	1	8	144	3
	AERM	2231	Airframe Inspection ° In depth coverage of methods and procedures to perform airframe conformity and air worthiness inspections (including one hundred hour inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's service information. Safety procedures will also be addressed.	1	3	64	2
	AERM	2233	Assembly & Rigging A comprehensive study of the assembly and rigging of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft including structural alignment, balancing and rigging of control systems and assembly of aircraft components. Fundamentals of safety procedures are also addressed.	1	4	80	2
	Total Hours			7	22	464	13

Grand Totals				21	65	1376	40

Notes
† High School articulated course º This course has been designated as a capstone experience. ** AERM 2380, AERM 2381 or AERM 2680 Co-op, may be taken as an additional course to enhance the overall objectives of the program