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Department Chair: Chris Ohshita
Department Location: SCLA Airport
Department Phone: 760-245-4271 Ext 2875
Department Email: christopher.ohshita@vvc.edu
Division: School of Public Safety & Industrial Technology
Division Dean: McKenzie Tarango
Division Location: Bldg 64 Courtyard
Division Phone: 760-245-4271 Ext 2412
Division Email: mckenzie.tarango@vvc.edu

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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.

Faculty

Flores, Ricardo

Ohshita, Christopher

Aviation Maintenance Technology, AS (35439)

To earn this degree, complete the major coursework with “C” grades or better and all of the following graduation requirements: 60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity); 2.0 minimum overall GPA; 12 degree-applicable units through VVC; Information Competency; Global Citizenship; Kinesiology, and the VVC General Education pattern. Courses may count in one area only, either in the major or in a general education category. Courses counted in one AA/AS major may not be used in another AA/AS major.

Course List
Code Title Units
Required Courses
AVA 51General Aviation I9.5
AVA 52General Aviation 29.5
AVA 61Airframe 110.5
AVA 62Airframe 210.5
AVA 63Airframe 310.5
AVA 71Powerplant 110.5
AVA 72Powerplant 210.5
AVA 73Powerplant 310.5
Total Units82

Aviation Airframe Technician Certificate of Achievement (17586)

To earn an Aviation Technician Certificate of Achievement complete the three courses focusing in airframe maintenance technology. The airframe certificate of achievement will allow students to find employment as apprentice level airframe technician. 

Course List
Code Title Units
Required Courses
Complete all of the following with a C or better
AVA 61Airframe 110.5
AVA 62Airframe 210.5
AVA 63Airframe 310.5
Total Units31.5

Aviation Powerplant Technician Certificate of Achievement (17587)

To earn an Aviation Powerplant Technician Certificate of Achievement complete the three courses focusing in powerplant maintenance technology. The powerplant certificate of achievement will allow students to find employment as apprentice level powerplant technician.

Course List
Code Title Units
Required Courses
Complete all of the following with a C or better
AVA 71Powerplant 110.5
AVA 72Powerplant 210.5
AVA 73Powerplant 310.5
Total Units31.5

General Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement (35957)

To earn a General Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement complete the three courses focusing in general aviation maintenance technology. The General Aviation Maintenance Certificate will allow students to find employment as apprentice level technician.

Course List
Code Title Units
Required Courses
AVA 51General Aviation I9.5
AVA 52General Aviation 29.5
Total Units19

Composite Aerospace Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement (37051)

Prepares students for employment opportunities as an advanced composite technician or a career as an entry level aerospace composite technician.

Course List
Code Title Units
Required Courses
AVA 50Aviation Technology Survey4.0
AVA 50BAircraft Metallic Fabrication4.0
AVA 75Composites 1 Introduction to Composites4.0
AVA 76Composites 2 Advanced Composite Repair3.5
AVA 77Composites 3 Manufactutring Process for Advanced Composites6.0
Total Units21.5

Aviation Courses

AVA 01  Studies in Aircraft Maintenance Technology  (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: 162.00

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: 54.00; Lab Hours: 54.00

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: 54.00; Lab Hours: 54.00

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: 135.00; Lab Hours: 108.00

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: 135.00; Lab Hours: 108.00

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 AVA 52, Minimum grade C

Lecture Hours: 144.00; Lab Hours: 135.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 62  Airframe 2  (10.5 Units)  

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include aircraft electrical, positioning,warning, ice, rain control, and fire protection systems.

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

Lecture Hours: 144.00; Lab Hours: 135.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 63  Airframe 3  (10.5 Units)  

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topic includes safety systems, aircraft electrical systems, positioning and warning systems, ice and rain control systems, and fire protection systems.

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

Lecture Hours: 144.00; Lab Hours: 135.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 71  Powerplant 1  (10.5 Units)  

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include reciprocating engines, turbine engines, and engine inspection.

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

Lecture Hours: 144.00; Lab Hours: 135.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 72  Powerplant 2  (10.5 Units)  

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include induction and engine airflow systems, engine exhaust and reverser systems, and propellers.

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

Lecture Hours: 144.00; Lab Hours: 135.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 73  Powerplant 3  (10.5 Units)  

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include instrument, electrical, ignition, starting, and fuel systems.

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

Lecture Hours: 144.00; Lab Hours: 135.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 74  Aviation Technology Capstone Course  (4.0 Units)  

This course is designed to prepare students for FAA licensure testing. Topics include a review of general, airframe, and power plant curricula.

Lecture Hours: 54.00; Lab Hours: 54.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 75  Composites 1 Introduction to Composites  (4.0 Units)  

Introduction into Advanced Aerospace Composite Manufacturing and Repair Processes. This introductory course instructs students how to understand the practical applications of composite materials.

Prerequisite(s): AVA 50B, Minimum grade C

Lecture Hours: 54.00; Lab Hours: 54.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 76  Composites 2 Advanced Composite Repair  (3.5 Units)  

This course will explore practices and techniques employed in advanced composite repair practices. This course covers how to make repairs to composite structures and adhesive bonding. Upon completion of Composite 2 students will have knowledge and skills in advanced composite repair practices and techniques.

Prerequisite(s): AVA 75, Minimum grade C

Lecture Hours: 27.00; Lab Hours: 108.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 77  Composites 3 Manufactutring Process for Advanced Composites  (6.0 Units)  

Composites 3 Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Composites will explore techniques and applications applicable to manufacturing advanced composites including composite design criteria and in use applications, bonding techniques, composite tool making and machining and processing advanced composites.

Prerequisite(s): AVA 76, Minimum grade C

Lecture Hours: 54.00; Lab Hours: 162.00

Transfer: Not transferable

AVA 138  Cooperative Education Aviation  (1-8 Units)  

Strengthen student learning within their internship opportunities by engaging students in enhanced professional development exercises/activities. Cooperative Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. Cooperative Education is a 16-, 12-, or 8-week course that enables students to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work opportunities. This course helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competitive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. The course is ideal for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or seeking career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences such as through an internship. Cooperative Education transforms community businesses, industries, and public agencies into expanded educational training laboratories. Credit is awarded on the basis of learning objectives completed and the number of hours the student trains. Students must create/complete new learning objectives each semester they enroll. Students may utilize their present work sites.

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

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:

1. Safely and responsibly perform aviation repairs while minimizing impact on the environment.

2. Determine necessary repairs to bring the aircraft into industry compliance for general maintenance.

3. Manufacture, inspect and repair advanced composite parts and components used in the aerospace industry.

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