What is Aviation Maintenance Technology?
With the rapid growth and technology advancements in the aviation field, there is a huge demand for certified Aviation Maintenance Technicians. These individuals perform a variety of duties to repair and maintain our nation’s aircraft. Aviation Maintenance Technicians are responsible for maintaining this vital means of transportation. Somerset Community College offers a two-year degree or diploma program in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
The AMT program is an FAA-approved program designed to provide students with a working
knowledge in the two major areas of airframe and power plant. Students will gain the
skills needed to inspect, service, and repair airframes and airframe power plants,
including reciprocating and turbine engines and their associated accessories. The
facility is located adjacent to the Somerset/Pulaski County Airport, providing students
with actual hands-on experiences in an airport environment.
Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program are capable of inspecting
and repairing any aircraft to assure safe operations. This capability demands a thorough
understanding of all the components of an aircraft and of the functioning relationships
of one component to another. With air safety ultimately dependent upon the skills
and integrity of the maintenance staff, students in our Aviation Maintenance program
are taught to perform to a no-fault level and assume accountability for all tasks
undertaken.
Graduates of the program meet eligibility requirements to take Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) certification examinations for both Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic ratings.
What are my career choices?
Surveys and studies conducted by the FAA, General Aviation manufacturers Association (FAMA), Future Aviation Professionals Association (FAPA), and Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) have projected a shortage of trained technicians during the next decade. This program is designed to provide students with a working knowledge in the two major areas of airframe and power plant. Students will gain the skills needed to inspect, service, and repair airframes and airframe power plants, including reciprocating and turbine engines and their associated accessories.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
Certificates
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ATE 101 - Pre-Aviation | 3 |
| ATE 103 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance I | 3 |
| ATE 105 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance II | 3 |
| ATE 107 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance III | 3 |
| ATE 109 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance IV | 3 |
| ATE 211 - Aircraft Structures I | 3 |
| ATE 213 - Aircraft Structures II | 3 |
| ATE 215 - Aircraft Structures III | 3 |
| ATE 217 - Aircraft Structures IV | 3 |
| ATE 221 - Aircraft Systems I | 3 |
| ATE 223 - Aircraft Systems II | 3 |
| ATE 225 - Aircraft Systems III | 3 |
| ATE 227 - Aircraft Systems IV | 3 |
Total Program Credits: 39
Special Notes: Computer Literacy is NOT a prerequisite for the AMT Program.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ATE 101 - Pre-Aviation | 3 |
| ATE 103 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance I | 3 |
| ATE 105 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance II | 3 |
| ATE 107 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance III | 3 |
| ATE 109 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance IV | 3 |
| ATE 201 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems I | 3 |
| ATE 203 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems II | 3 |
| ATE 205 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems III | 3 |
| ATE 207 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems IV | 3 |
Total Program Credits: 27
Special Notes: Computer Literacy is NOT a prerequisite for the AMT Program
Diploma
| Course | Credit Hours |
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| ATE 101 - Pre-Aviation | 3 |
| ATE 103 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance I | 3 |
| ATE 105 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance II | 3 |
| ATE 107 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance III | 3 |
| ATE 109 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance IV | 3 |
| ATE 201 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems I | 3 |
| ATE 203 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems II | 3 |
| ATE 205 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems III | 3 |
| ATE 207 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems IV | 3 |
| ATE 211 - Aircraft Structures I | 3 |
| ATE 213 - Aircraft Structures II | 3 |
| ATE 215 - Aircraft Structures III | 3 |
| ATE 217 - Aircraft Structures IV | 3 |
| ATE 221 - Aircraft Systems I | 3 |
| ATE 223 - Aircraft Systems II | 3 |
| ATE 225 - Aircraft Systems III | 3 |
| ATE 227 - Aircraft Systems IV | 3 |
Total Credits for program: 57
Special Notes: Computer Literacy is NOT a prerequisite for the AMT Program
AAS Degree
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101 - Writing I | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Heritage/Humanities | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| ATE 101 - Pre-Aviation | 3 |
| ATE 103 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance I | 3 |
| ATE 105 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance II | 3 |
| ATE 107 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance III | 3 |
| ATE 109 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance IV | 3 |
| ATE 201 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems I | 3 |
| ATE 203 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems II | 3 |
| ATE 205 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems III | 3 |
| ATE 207 - Aircraft Powerplants and Related Systems IV | 3 |
| ATE 211 - Aircraft Structures I | 3 |
| ATE 213 - Aircraft Structures II | 3 |
| ATE 215 - Aircraft Structures III | 3 |
| ATE 217 - Aircraft Structures IV | 3 |
| ATE 221 - Aircraft Systems I | 3 |
| ATE 223 - Aircraft Systems II | 3 |
| ATE 225 - Aircraft Systems III | 3 |
| ATE 227 - Aircraft Systems IV | 3 |
Total credits for program: 66
Computer Literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a computer literacy course prior to completion of the AMT program.
Additional Information
Credit for Military Veterans
Pending department review and approval, students who have completed military technical training recognized by the FAA may receive credit for up to three semesters toward the Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS Degree.
Location
The facility is located adjacent to the Somerset/Pulaski County Airport, providing students with actual hands-on experiences in an airport environment.
Instructors
Michael Calder
(606) 451-6752
mike.calder@kctcs.edu
Jerry Graham
(606) 451-6788
jerry.graham@kctcs.edu
Dave Phelps
(606) 451-6838
dave.phelps@kctcs.edu
Israel Torres
itorres0003@kctcs.edu
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
