Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
The Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program is an intensive evening program that you can complete while working during the day. Classes are scheduled in nine-week blocks, five days a week from 4:30 p.m .to 10:30 p.m. (holidays excluded). The coursework can be completed in two years as a full-time student, or you can attend part-time and take courses as your personal schedule allows.
- You will learn how to inspect and maintain aircraft to ensure that the plane will fly safely.
- You will learn theory and practical experience in constructing aircraft.
- You will gain hands-on experience and develop the skills needed to repair aircraft.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe Degree and Certificate After completing the core courses for the AMT Airframe Degree/Certificate, students will be able to:
- Utilize critical thinking, task-analysis, trouble-shooting, and problem solving techniques and skills
- Interpret Federal Aviation regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to instruct others on methods of maintaining aircraft systems in an airworthy condition
- Demonstrate necessary skills required to complete repairs and return aircraft systems to acceptable manufacturers and FAA standards
- Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant Degree and Certificate
- After completing the core courses for the AMT Powerplant Degree/Certificate, students will be able to:
- Utilize critical thinking, task-analysis, trouble-shooting, and problem solving techniques and skills
- Interpret Federal Aviation regulations
- Explain the operation of aircraft reciprocating and turbine engines Explain and repair aircraft ignition systems
- Install, overhaul, inspect and repair gas turbine engines and turboprop engines and auxiliary power units
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided in the link(s) below describes the graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information regarding gainful employment for the latest completed academic year (as of July 1). Full-time status is defined as a student that enrolls in 12 units for both the fall and the spring semesters of a given academic year.
You will be eligible to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing exams. Passing the coursework and the appropriate exams will qualify you for an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License as well as a General Radiotelephone License.
Career options include:
- Aviation Mechanic or Technician Aircraft Engineer
- Working in the aerospace field perhaps on satellites
- Working in aviation-related fields on aircraft parts and services, aircraft development
- Working in other industries maintaining and preparing cars, trucks, elevators, and light rails such as BARTAdditionally, students may also continue their studies in Aviation Maintenance Technology and transfer to a 4-year college or university. All credits earned in the AMT program at College of Alameda are transferable to San Jose State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.