Aviation

Aviation Maintenance Technology training is offered locally at Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA). This program includes all classroom and practical training required to prepare for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing exams for Airframe and Power Plant Technicians. The program includes the following:

General Aviation;
Aviation – Power plant
Aviation – Airframe

For more information about this program including registration for the next class session, visit the Aviation Maintenance Technology website.

Career Opportunities

Aviation Maintenance Technology prepares students for entry level positions in aircraft maintenance. Successful graduates typically find employment opportunities with FAA Certified Repair Stations, Commercial Airlines, Corporate Aviation, Aerospace Defense Contractors, Aerospace Manufactures and Military / Government Agencies.

Faculty

Flores, Ricardo

Oshita, Christopher

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program.

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

Determine necessary repairs to bring the aircraft into industry compliance for general maintenance.
Aviation Maintenance Technology students will demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all tasks required in accordance with FAA Regulations Part 147 Appendix B General Curriculum, Appendix C Airframe Curriculum, and Appendix D Powerplant Curriculum standards.
Manufacture, inspect and repair advanced composite parts and components used in the aerospace industry.

Aviation Courses

AVA 01 Studies in Aircraft Maintenance½technology (0.0 Units)

Studies in Aircraft Maintenance ce Technology course serves as the remedial course designed to allow aviation students an opportunity to reconcile missed lecture and lab assignments and hours required by the current VVC SCLA Operations Manual and CFR 14 FAR 147 App. A,B,C,D.

Lab Hours: 162.0

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 50 Aviation Technology Survey (4.0 Units)

This course is designed to allow interested students the ability to explore aviation maintenance career pathways. This course will focus on principles and practices of modern aircraft maintenance technology.

Lecture Hours: 54.0; Lab Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 50B Aircraft Metallic Fabrication (4.0 Units)

This course will provide students with the techniques and procedures necessary for fabricating metallic aircraft structures. Upon completion of this course students will will have practical knowledge and skill sets in the following areas: Types of aircraft structures and applications. Setting up - using sheet metal shop equipment (Box Brakes - Shears - Slip Formers etc). Reading and applying Metal - Composite Blueprints. Sheet Metal Fabrication practices - Drilling operations. Aircraft Fastener installation - removal practices.

Prerequisite(s): AVA 50, Minimum grade C

Lecture Hours: 54.0; Lab Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 51 General Aviation I (9.5 Units)

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include math, basic electricity, basic physics, fluid lines and fittings and materials and processes.

Lecture Hours: 135.0; Lab Hours: 108.0

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 52 General Aviation 2 (9.5 Units)

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include maintenance and ground operations.

Prerequisite(s): AVA 51, Minimum grade C

Lecture Hours: 135.0; Lab Hours: 108.0

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 61 Airframe 1 (10.5 Units)

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include aircraft materials, coverings and finishes, inspection, assembly and rigging and welding.

Prerequisite(s): (AVA 51) and (and AVA 52, Minimum Grade C)