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
Oshita, Christopher
Aviation Maintenance Technology, AS (35439)
To earn this degree, complete the major coursework listed here 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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AVA 51 | General Aviation I | 9.5 |
| AVA 52 | General Aviation 2 | 9.5 |
| AVA 61 | Airframe 1 | 9.5 |
| AVA 62 | Airframe 2 | 10.5 |
| AVA 63 | Airframe 3 | 9.5 |
| AVA 71 | Powerplant 1 | 10.5 |
| AVA 72 | Powerplant 2 | 10.5 |
| AVA 73 | Powerplant 3 | 10.5 |
| Total Units | 80 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following with a C or better | ||
| AVA 61 | Airframe 1 | 9.5 |
| AVA 62 | Airframe 2 | 10.5 |
| AVA 63 | Airframe 3 | 9.5 |
| Total Units | 29.5 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following with a C or better | ||
| AVA 71 | Powerplant 1 | 10.5 |
| AVA 72 | Powerplant 2 | 10.5 |
| AVA 73 | Powerplant 3 | 10.5 |
| Total Units | 31.5 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AVA 51 | General Aviation I | 9.5 |
| AVA 52 | General Aviation 2 | 9.5 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
Composite Aerospace Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement (37051)
Prepares students for employment opportunities as an advanced composite technician, and or a career as an entry level aerospace composite technician.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AVA 50 | Aviation Technology Survey | 4.0 |
| AVA 50B | Aircraft Metallic Fabrication | 4.0 |
| AVA 75 | Composites 1 Introduction to Composites | 4.0 |
| AVA 76 | Composites 2 Advanced Composite Repair | 3.5 |
| AVA 77 | Composites 3 Manufactutring Process for Advanced Composites | 6.0 |
| Total Units | 21.5 | |
Aviation Courses
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
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
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
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include maintenance and ground operations.
Prerequisite(s): AVA 51
Lecture Hours: 135.00; Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
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
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in aviation maintenance technology. Topics include aircraft safety, electrical, positioning, warning, ice, rain control, and fire systems.
Prerequisite(s): AVA 51 AVA 52; minimum grade C;
Lecture Hours: 108.00; Lab Hours: 189.00
Transfer: Not transferable
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 AVA 52; Minimum grade C;
Lecture Hours: 144.00; Lab Hours: 135.00
Transfer: Not transferable
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
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
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
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