47.0607 A/F - 47.0608 P/P

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

The Aviation Maintenance program prepares individuals for employment in the aircraft maintenance industry.  Aircraft mechanics are employed by the airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, repair stations, the United States military, and general aviation fixed base operators.  Some mechanics specialize in work on a particular part of an aircraft, such as metal or fabric surfaces, avionics equipment, hydraulic systems, landing gear, propellers or engines.  Others, particularly those employed by the smaller fixed base operators, work on many different aircraft systems and may inspect and repair many different types of aircraft.  Linn State Technical College has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School since 1970.  The Aviation Maintenance program is also accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).

The program provides extensive hands-on training in small classes with well-trained teachers. Equipment and curriculum are up-to-date and include non-destructive testing, composites, electrical systems troubleshooting and reciprocating and turbine engine theory and maintenance, to name a few.

Many jobs in the aircraft maintenance industry require mechanics that are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Two ratings are applicable to this certification: Airframe and Powerplant.  Three options are offered in Aviation Maintenance:  an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Maintenance, a certificate in Aviation Maintenance (Powerplant), and a certificate in Aviation Maintenance (Airframe).  The AAS degree program provides the experience required to obtain the aircraft mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.  Each certificate program provides the experience required to obtain the aircraft mechanic certificate with the rating appropriate for the program completed.

The Aviation Maintenance program is divided into three sections: General, Airframe and Powerplant. Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Degree program typically complete the General and Powerplant sections by the end of the third semester, and the Airframe section by the end of the fourth semester.

Program Mission
The mission of the Aviation Maintenance program is to provide individuals with opportunities for educational experiences that enable them to develop the skills necessary for employment in the aviation maintenance industry.

Program Goals

The goals of the program are to: 

• Provide the opportunity for students to develop the technical skills necessary for employment in the aviation maintenance industry.
• Assist students in their preparation to meet the technical knowledge requirement for mechanic certification, required by Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 65.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop core skills in general education in reading, writing, mathematics, and science reasoning.

Program Assessments

• Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)

• FAA Written

             CORE CURRICULUM

            GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

            GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

 
AVIATION MAINTENANCE

47.0608

(One-Year Powerplant Certificate)

            CORE CURRICULUM                                                                               

            GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

            PROGRAM REQUIREMENT

 
            GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

AVIATION MAINTENANCE

47.0607

(One-Year Airframe Certificate


            CORE CURRICULUM

 
            GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

 
            PROGRAM REQUIREMENT

 
            GRADUATION REQUIREMENT