Airframe Aircraft Power Plant Maintenance Degree

This program prepares students to enter employment a scertified powerplant technicians in the aircraft maintenance industry. Training is given in the overhaul of various powerplants and their components. Completion of this program leads to an Associate in Science Degree or a Certificate. Excellent opportunities for employment exist in this area of training. Certain administrative, quality control, and flight personnel careers require the applicant to hold a valid A& P Certificate. This program offers a day(full-time) or evening(full-time) program option. The only difference between the two options is the course numbering and time required to complete the program. Day program courses AIRM 65A and 65B are equivalent to evening programc ourses AIRM 95A, 95B, 96A,96B, 97A, 97B, 98A, and 98B. Day program courses AIRM 66A and 66B are equivalent to evening program courses AIRM 90A, 90B, 91A,91B, 92A, 92B,93A,and 93B. Successful completion of this program enables students to take the FAA examination in General and Powerplant. Passing the General Exam plus the Airframe and/or Powerplant Exam provides certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician which is required for employment in this field. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

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The goal of the Aircraft Maintenance degree is to provide students with classwork and practical experience to prepare them for entry-level work as an aircraft maintenance technician. The classwork covers the FAA-mandated curriculum which includes aircraft engines, accessories and systems. It also includes regulations, privileges and legal responsibilities regarding the maintenance of aircraft including small aircraft, commercial aircraft and rotorcraft. Completion of the curriculum within this certificate is a legal requirement for a student to gain an entry-level position as an aircraft technician.  This degree may also aid in finding work in other related maintenance jobs such as technicians for elevator repair, theme park ride repair, NASCAR car repair or assembly line equipment repair.

This certificate requires 40 units of study. Students attempting the required courses will start in the fall semester and typically complete this certificate within one school year. Courses are required to be taken in the winter intersession which typically begins in early January. Students attempting this certificate should also plan to pursue the certificate in Aircraft Maintenance- Airframe. Both certificates are required to gain employment in the aircraft maintenance industry.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AIRM65A	Aircra Powerplant Theory	13.0	S1
AIRM65B	Aircraft Powerplant Systems	13.0	S2
AIRM70A	Aircraft Electricity	3.0	S1
AIRM70B	Aircraft Electricity	3.0	S3
AIRM71    AIRM72 AIRM66A AIRM66B	Aviation Maintenance Science Materials & Processes Airframe Maintenance Structure Airframe Maintenance Systems	6.0 2.0 13.0 13.0	S2 S2 S4 S5

Entry level

West Los Angeles College- Aircraft Maintenance

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* AIRM72 increased units from 1.5 to 2.0. * AIRM73 deleted from program.