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
Aviation Maintenance Technology, AS
State Control Number: 35439
Program Code: AVIMTNTC.AS
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
To earn an Associate in Science degree with a major in Aviation Maintenance Technology, complete the eight aviation courses focusing in general, powerplant, and airframe aviation Technology courses and meet all Victor Valley College graduation requirements.
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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AVA 51 | General Aviation I | 9.5 |
| AVA 52 | General Aviation 2 | 9.5 |
| AVA 61 | Airframe 1 | 10.5 |
| AVA 62 | Airframe 2 | 10.5 |
| AVA 63 | Airframe 3 | 10.5 |
| AVA 71 | Powerplant 1 | 10.5 |
| AVA 72 | Powerplant 2 | 10.5 |
| AVA 73 | Powerplant 3 | 10.5 |
| Total Units | 82 | |
Aviation Airframe Technician Certificate of Achievement
State Control Number: 17586
Program Code: AIRFRMAMT.CERT
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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 | 10.5 |
| AVA 62 | Airframe 2 | 10.5 |
| AVA 63 | Airframe 3 | 10.5 |
| Total Units | 31.5 | |
Aviation Powerplant Technician Certificate of Achievement
State Control Number: 17587
Program Code: PWRPLNAMT.CERT
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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 | |
Composite Aerospace Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement
State Control Number: 37051
Program Code: COMPAEROMAN.CERT
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Pending
Prepares students for employment opportunities as an advanced composite technician 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 | |
General Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement
State Control Number: 35957
Program Code: GENAVMT.CERT
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Pending
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 | |
Aviation Courses
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Lecture Hours: 144.0; Lab Hours: 135.0
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: 144.0; Lab Hours: 135.0
Transfer: Not transferable
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: 144.0; Lab Hours: 135.0
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) and (AVA 52, Minimum grade C)
Lecture Hours: 144.0; Lab Hours: 135.0
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: 54.0; Lab Hours: 54.0
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: 54.0; Lab Hours: 54.0
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: 27.0; Lab Hours: 108.0
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: 54.0; Lab Hours: 162.0
Transfer: Not transferable
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:
- 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.