Aviation Technology

This course provides an overview of the theory, construction, and operation of aircraft reciprocating engines and the physical laws and characteristics governing propeller operation. Emphasis is placed on gaining a basic understanding of reciprocating engines and of fixed and variable pitch propellers. Upon completion, students should understand the inspection, service, and repair requirements of reciprocating engines; be able to demonstrate an understanding of propeller fundamentals; and remove, troubleshoot, and install propellers.

This course introduces the turbine engine. Emphasis is placed on turbine engine development, application, theory, components, materials, and construction, and operating and power extraction principles. Upon completion, students should be able to explain turbine engine theory and operating principles, describe procedures for 100-hour and Borescope inspections.

This course focuses on the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of reciprocating engine systems. Emphasis is on inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs of ignition systems, fuel and induction systems, lubrication systems, and cooling and exhaust systems. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair ignition, lubrication, fuel, induction, and cooling and exhaust systems.

This course is a study of engine instruments, electrical systems, ignition systems and aircraft Powerplant inspections, as well as the study of rotary wing aircraft, rotary wing aerodynamics, main and tail rotor systems, rotor blades, primary and secondary controls, and general maintenance practices. Emphasis is placed on the theory of operation of these systems, analysis of system performance and faults, interpretations of instrument indications, and the performance of powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret instrument readings, analyze faults in instruments and electrical and ignition systems, and perform conformity and airworthiness inspections of reciprocating engines.

This course introduces the turbine engine. Emphasis is placed on turbine engine development, application, theory, components, materials and construction, and operating and power extraction principles. Upon completion, students should be able to explain turbine engine theory and operating principles, describe procedures for 100-hour and Borescope inspections, and perform a hot section inspection by disassembling and reassembling a turbine engine.

This course provides a study in electricity. Emphasis is placed on alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits and controls, electrical measurements, electrical test equipment, aircraft batteries, fundamental electronics, and semi-conductor devices. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems associated with electrical measurements, use basic electrical test equipment, and service aircraft batteries.

This course introduces basic information necessary for entering students in aviation maintenance technology.  Emphasis is placed on aircraft weight and balance, handling and securing aircraft, cleaning and corrosion control.  Upon completion, students should be able to conduct aircraft weight and balance, compute aircraft weight and balance, handle and secure aircraft during ground operations, and cleaning and corrosion control.

This course introduces basic information necessary for entering students in aviation maintenance technology. Emphasis is placed on math and physics, aircraft weight and balance, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and manufacturers' technical and legal publications. Upon completion, students should be able to make basic computations, apply principles of physics, compute weight and balance, use maintenance forms and records, state mechanic's privileges and limitations, and interpret maintenance publications.

This course introduces aircraft hardware and materials, precision measuring and non-destructive testing, aircraft ground operations, fuels, cleaning and corrosion control methods, and the use of aircraft drawings. Emphasis is on identification and selection of aircraft hardware, performance of non-destructive testing, fabrication and inspection of flexible fluid lines, identification of fuels, use of cleaning materials, and corrosion control programs. Upon completion, students should be able to perform non-destructive tests, use precision measuring tools, fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines, select hardware and fuels, handle and secure an aircraft, and identify, read, create and interpret aircraft drawings. 

This course is a study of repairs to non-metallic aircraft surfaces and structures. Emphasis is placed on repairs to fabric surfaces and to wood, and composite structures. Upon completion, students should be able to repair fabric surfaces and apply finishing materials, make repairs to wood structures, layout and form composite repairs, and inspect/repair non-metallic components (windows, upholstery).

Emphasis is placed on the use of proper procedures, tools, and materials to complete sheet metal repairs. Upon completion, students should be able to install conventional rivets; form, layout, and bend sheet metal; install special rivets and fasteners; and inspect and repair sheet metal structures.

This course introduces aircraft electrical, communication, and navigation systems and components.  Emphasis is placed on inspecting, repairing, installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting aircraft alternating an This course introduces aircraft electrical, communication, and navigation systems and components. Emphasis is placed on inspecting, repairing, installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting aircraft alternating and direct current electrical systems. Upon completion, students should know the operation and theory of generators, alternators, and starters; be able to fabricate wiring; and inspect, troubleshoot, and repair lighting, communication, and navigation systems.

This course introduces aircraft inclement weather control, fire protection and fuel systems as well as cabin environmental control, and instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on theory and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain and troubleshoot. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, repair, troubleshoot and understand operating principles of ice and rain removal, fire protection, cabin environmental, instruments and fuel systems.

This course introduces the theory of operation of various hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems, landing gear systems, and various position and warning systems. Emphasis is on testing, inspecting, and troubleshooting, and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems components, wheel and brake systems, and position and warning systems. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, aircraft wheels and tires, aircraft landing gear systems, anti-skid and electrical braking systems, and position and warning systems. 

This course introduces aircraft structural assembly and rigging, helicopters, and required inspections.  Emphasis is placed on skills required to inspect, service, maintain, and troubleshoot airframes, airframe systems, and components, and assemble and rig aircraft structures.  Upon completion, students should be able to inspect, repair, troubleshoot, assemble and rig aircraft structures and determine the condition of airframes, airframe systems, and components.