Aviation Maintenance Technology

email: amt@bigbend.edu

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program at BBCC is designed to prepare students for FAA airframe and powerplant maintenance certification and for employment in aviation maintenance careers. Courses offer quality training to serious and motivated students through a structured competency-based curriculum provided by industry experienced instructors. Instruction includes the basics of maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul of aircraft airframes, powerplants, and their related systems and components associated with general and commercial aviation in the proper environment in which students may become professional aviation maintenance technicians.

Students are required to furnish their own hand tools and purchase their own texts; estimated cost of tools and books is $1,500 to $2,500.

Note: All aviation maintenance courses are subject to change as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. BBCC courses and programs are suggested curricula to meet the current FAA rules and regulations.

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

AMT 149: AMT Airframe Electricity

Credits 3
Student will perform operation of AC and DC electrical systems used on large and small aircraft, generating and starting systems, AC and DC electric motors, wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices, and constant speed and integrated drive generators

AMT 150: AMT General

Credits 4 Max Credits 16

This course will cover aviation applied physics, application of aircraft drawing, function of weight and balance control, operation and cleaning of aircraft, identification and application of aircraft materials. The use of maintenance forms and publications in the aviation industry. This course is approved under FAA Part 147.

AMT 151: Airframe Mechanic I

Credits 4 Max Credits 22
This course will cover aircraft airframe structures, including wood, fabric and sheet metal, airframe inspection, application of finishes and assembly of fixed wing and rotary wing components and structures, balancing and rigging of airframe structures and components. This course is FAA approved under 14 CFR Part 147.

AMT 152: Airframe Mechanic II

Credits 4 Max Credits 21
This course will cover aircraft airframe systems and components. To provide the skills in checking, overhaul, repairs, installation, removal, servicing, inspection, and troubleshooting of landing gear systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, cabin atmosphere control systems, aircraft instruments, communication and navigation system lab, aircraft fuel systems, aircraft electrical systems, position and warning systems, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems. This course is approved under FAA Part 147.

AMT 153: Airframe Mechanic III

Credits 4 Max Credits 24
As required by the Federal Aviation Administration, the airframe program is a minimum of750 hr. of instruction with approximately 25% of the instruction in a class room environment and 75% of the instruction in a lab environment. AMT 153 is designed to allow students more time to achieve FAA required proficiency levels and to allow students to further their proficiency levels in aviation airframe related studies. This course will cover any area of the FAA required airframe curriculum that the student is deficient in, or if all required competencies have been met, the student may further their proficiency levels in any airframe related area of study. This course is FAA approved under 14 CFR Part 147.

AMT 154: Introduction to AMT General I

Credits 5

This course will cover the use of aviation maintenance forms and publications in the aviation industry, Privileges and Limitations, Human Factors, and the use, care, and function of varies hand tools and measuring devices. The projects for the class include the use of varies tools to ensure proper use and safety. This course is approved under FAA Part 147. 

AMT 155: Introduction to AMT General II

Credits 5

This course will cover aviation application of aircraft drawing, identification and application of aircraft structure materials, Hardware and processes, and the use of Non-destructive testing methods in the aviation industry. This course is approved under FAA Part 147. 

AMT 156: Introduction to AMT General III

Credits 5

This course will cover aviation applied physics, function of weight and balance control, corrosion control and cleaning of aircraft, operation of aircraft for ground handling, and Fluid lines and fittings.

AMT 201: Aircraft Flight Controls and Metallic Structures

Credits 10

This course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of metallic aircraft structures, flight control surfaces, and flight control systems. This course is also designed to provide the students with an understanding of the inspection, repair, and maintenance practices of those structures, surfaces, and systems.

AMT 202: Non-Metallic Structures and Rotorcraft

Credits 10

This course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of non-metallic aircraft structures, such as wood, fabrics, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and other composite materials, along with various types of plastics found on aircraft such as windshields and windows. This course is also designed to introduce students to the basics aircraft finishing and of rotorcraft design, theory, and maintenance.

AMT 203: Aircraft Electrical Systems

Credits 5

This course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of the design, inspection, maintenance, and alteration of aircraft electrical power generating and storage systems.

AMT 205: Aircraft Hydraulic/Pneumatic and Landing Gear Systems

Credits 8

This course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of aircraft hydraulic system design, components, and maintenance. This course is also designed to provide students with an understanding of aircraft landing gear systems, including fixed vs. retractable designs, position indicating systems, wheels/tires, and brake systems.

AMT 206: Aircraft Fuel Systems

Credits 2

This course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of the various parts of aircraft fuel systems, to include fuel storage, fuel feed, and fuel quantity indicating systems.

AMT 207: Aircraft Ice/Rain Control and Cabin Environmental Control Systems

Credits 4

This course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of aircraft ice and rain control systems and the maintenance requirements and practices of those systems. This course is also designed to provide students with an understanding of the design and maintenance of aircraft cabin environmental control systems.

AMT 211: Reciprocating Engines 1

Credits 4

This course introduces students to reciprocating (piston) aircraft engines. During this class they will learn about the history of the internal combustion reciprocating engine, theory, nomenclature, and how it applies to the aviation field. Once the students are familiar with the basics of the reciprocating engine they will proceed to the lab to disassemble an engine. NOTE: General portion of the ACS completed or FAA Form 8610-2 has been signed

AMT 212: Reciprocating Engines 2

Credits 7

This course continues the instruction of reciprocating (piston) aircraft engines. Lecture will include reciprocating engine lubrication and types of lubricating oils, while LAB will consist of continuation of their assigned engine from AMT 211- inspect, reassemble, install it onto a runstand, and configuring the engine monitoring systems.

AMT 214: Reciprocating Engine Fuel Systems

Credits 4

This course contains reciprocating (piston) aircraft engine fuel systems. During this class they will learn about the different ways a reciprocating engine meters fuel and air mixtures and why it is important. Lecture will include theories of operation for carburetors, pressure carbs, and fuel injection systems. Lab will include full carburetor overhauls with functional checks and fuel injection system inspections, maintenance, and operation.

AMT 215: Reciprocating Engine Ignition Systems

Credits 4

This course contains reciprocating (piston) aircraft engine ignition systems. During this class they will learn about how timed internal combustion is obtained. Lecture will include theory, operation, and maintenance of magnetos and modern electronic ignition systems. Building on previous courses this will also include overall reciprocating engine troubleshooting. LAB will require students to perform magneto maintenance and install on an engine. They will continue to operate the engine to troubleshoot and repair any discrepancies encountered.

AMT 216: Aircraft Propellers

Credits 4

This course introduces aircraft propellers. During this class they will learn about the history of the propeller and how it was improved over time including additional components. LAB will include inspection, maintenance, and repairs of various propeller types.

AMT 217: Turbine Engines

Credits 4

This course introduces students to Gas-Turbine aircraft engines. During this class they will learn about the history of the gas-turbine engine, theory, nomenclature, and how it applies to the aviation field. Once the students are familiar with the basics of the gas-turbine engine they will learn about the modern variations and applications of the turbine engine. LAB will include identifying various turbine engine components and explaining the functions of each

AMT 218: Turbine Engine Airflow

Credits 2

This course explains how a turbine engine can direct airflow internally and externally. During this class students will learn about bleed air and ways it can operate other systems on the aircraft including APU engines. This course also discusses internal airflow used for engine cooling and oil seals. Lab will consist of turbine ice and rain protection, thrust reversers, and a hot section inspection.

AMT 219: Turbine Fuel Metering

Credits 2

This course explains how to regulate a turbine engine fuel system. During this course students will learn different types of fuel metering systems from hydromechanical, hydropneumatic, and electronic computing systems. LAB will include the removal, inspection, installation, and rigging / trimming of a fuel control unit. Students will also perform maintenance on other turbine specific related fuel system components.

AMT 220: Turbine Ignition, Starting, and Lubrication Systems

Credits 4

This course explains the operation of the turbine engine ignition and starting systems that allow an engine to obtain self-sufficient combustion. Students will learn how the ignition system functions and understand the dangers involved. They will also learn about different types of starting systems including electric and pneumatic. Turbine engine lubrication systems and oil types will also be discussed. Lab will consist of removing, inspecting, and installing a turbine engine starter along with a turbine engine 100 hour inspection.

AMT 249: AMT Motors, Generators, and Alternators

Credits 2

This course contains FAA curriculum Knowledge and Risk Assessment requirements from the Mechanics ACS for both Airframe (AM.II) and Powerplant (AM.III) Certificate of Completion. Students will develop an understanding of the operation of generators, alternators, DC motors, and AC motors, and their repair and overhaul.

AMT 250: AMT Fire Systems

Credits 2

This course contains all the FAA Fire Protection ACS elements required for both Airframe (AM.II.M) and Powerplant (AM.III.E) certification.

AMT 253: Powerplant Mechanics III

Credits 4 Max Credits 16
As required by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Powerplant program is a minimum of 750 hr. of instruction with approximately 25% of the instruction in a class room environment and 75% of the instruction in a lab environment. There is approximately 30 hours of extra time at the end of the Powerplant program, which is to be used for make-up time or for further competency enhancement. This course is FAA approved under 14 CFR Part 147. This course will cover two areas: (1) Powerplant theory and maintenance, including the inspection, repair, overhaul, service, troubleshooting, removal, and installation of aircraft reciprocating and turbine engines. (2) Powerplant systems and components, including the inspection, repair, overhaul, service, troubleshooting, removal, and installation of aircraft reciprocating and turbine engine instrument, fire protection, electrical, lubrication, ignition, starting, fuel metering, induction, airflow, cooling, exhaust, propellers, unducted fans, and auxiliary power unit systems.

AMT 254: Powerplant Mechanic IV

Credits 4 Max Credits 16
As required by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Powerplant program is a minimum of 750 hr. of instruction with approximately 25% of the instruction in a classroom environment and 75% of the instruction in a lab environment. AMT 254 is designed to allow students more time to achieve FAA required proficiency levels and to allow students to further their proficiency levels in aviation. Powerplant related studies. This course will cover any area of the FAA required Powerplant curriculum that the student is deficient in, or if all required competencies have been met, the student may further their proficiency levels in any Powerplant related area of study. This course is FAA approved under 14 CFR Part 147.