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Airframe & Powerplant, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_AMAP

Control Number: 03977

Financial Aid Eligible


This program provides students with the technical skills and systems analysis necessary for entry-level positions as Airframe and Powerplant Certificated Mechanics in the aviation industry, such as airframe inspection, powerplant inspection, maintenance, and return-to-flight status of all types of U.S. Certificated aircraft.

Trained technicians are also successful in related fields of aircraft manufacturing, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, sheet metal, quality control, civil and military defense. Additionally, students who have followed this program may earn an engineering degree at any one of several four-year institutions.

Complete the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Note: this AS degree requires 81 units for completion.

Program Outcomes

  1. Students successfully completing the Orange Coast College Aviation Maintenance Technology program will have the necessary skills and training for proficiency in taking written, oral and practical exams for AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT certification which may be required for employment.

  2. Working craftsmen will be able to improve or develop additional proficiencies required for professional growth or advancement in their current employment. All qualification training and tests are prescribed and follow the guide of the Federal Aviation.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
AMT A150General Maintenance Records - FAA4
AMT A151General Electricity - FAA3
AMT A152General Airframe & Powerplant Fuel Systems - FAA2
AMT A153General Materials, Processes & Welding - FAA3
AMT A154General Weight & Balance, Math & Physics - FAA3
AMT A155General Blueprint Reading & Drafting - FAA2
AMT A160Airframe & Powerplant Electricity - FAA6
AMT A161Airframe Sheet Metal & Composite Structural Repair - FAA5.5
AMT A162Airframe Assembly & Rigging, Pneumatics & Environmental Control Systems - FAA3
AMT A163Airframe Hydraulics and Landing Gear - FAA4.5
AMT A170Powerplant Reciprocating Engines FAA6
AMT A171Powerplant Fuel Metering, Exhaust & Induction Systems FAA4
AMT A172Powerplant Propeller and Lubricating Systems FAA4
AMT A173Powerplant Gas Turbine Engines - FAA6
AMT A174Powerplant Ignition Systems - FAA2.5
AMT A180Airframe and Powerplant Instrumentation FAA2.5
AMT A181Airframe Communication and Navigation Systems - FAA2
Total Units63

Program approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Completion of the above enables the student to take the FAA Airframe & Powerplant written examinations.

Requirement Units
Program Major Units 63
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 81

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
AMT A150 General Maintenance Records - FAA 4
AMT A151 General Electricity - FAA 3
AMT A152 General Airframe & Powerplant Fuel Systems - FAA 2
AMT A153 General Materials, Processes & Welding - FAA 3
AMT A154 General Weight & Balance, Math & Physics - FAA 3
 Units15
Semester 2
AMT A160 Airframe & Powerplant Electricity - FAA 6
AMT A161 Airframe Sheet Metal & Composite Structural Repair - FAA 5.5
AMT A162 Airframe Assembly & Rigging, Pneumatics & Environmental Control Systems - FAA 3
AMT A181 Airframe Communication and Navigation Systems - FAA 2
 Units16.5
Intersession
AMT A180 Airframe and Powerplant Instrumentation FAA 2.5
AMT A155 General Blueprint Reading & Drafting - FAA 2
 Units4.5
Summer
AMT A163 Airframe Hydraulics and Landing Gear - FAA 4.5
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units7.5
Year 2
Semester 1
AMT A174 Powerplant Ignition Systems - FAA 2.5
AMT A170 Powerplant Reciprocating Engines FAA 6
AMT A171 Powerplant Fuel Metering, Exhaust & Induction Systems FAA 4
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 0-4
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
 Units12.5-16.5
Semester 2
AMT A172 Powerplant Propeller and Lubricating Systems FAA 4
AMT A173 Powerplant Gas Turbine Engines - FAA 6
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units19-21
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units6
 Total Units81-87
1

Math A030 or higher; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2 

2

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency.