Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Aviation Maintenance Program consists of two areas of study:  Airframe Maintenance and Power Plant Maintenance

Aviation Airframe Maintenance
Airframe maintenance takes students through a series of course with emphasis on the structural integrity of aircraft. Students will be exposed to coursework that will give them hands-on experience performing a variety of repairs and alterations to sheet metal and composite aircraft structures.
Coursework includes a series of classes on topics as aircraft structures, fuel systems and general aviation classes as well as a class on aircraft welding.

As in all of our programs, students receive quality training from instructors who are committed to student success in the classroom and career success. Students learn in a practical, hands-on atmosphere simulating the industry by ensuring that an average of 50 percent of the total program time is spent in labs on real-world applications. The associate degree program takes two years to complete.

For details on certificate and degree availabilities in Aviation Airframe Maintenance, including curriculum guides, course offerings and course descriptions, click on the curriculum link on the right of this page.
 

Aviation Power Plant Maintenance
Similar to automotive mechanics, aviation maintenance technicians, or aircraft mechanics work on aircraft engine components, doing their part as members of the aviation industry to keep aircraft flying safely. They perform scheduled maintenance, repairs and inspections. As with all members of the industry, aviation mechanics operate under guidelines enforces by the FAA. At LCC, students in the Aviation Maintenance Program received hands-on experience performing maintenance on many different types of aircraft. From engines and landing gear to brakes and air conditioning systems, aircraft mechanics are responsible for keeping components in tact.

Students receive quality training from instructors who are committed to student success in the classroom and career success. Students learn in a practical, hands-on atmosphere simulating the industry by ensuring that an average of 50 percent of the total program time is spent in labs on real-world applications. The program takes two years to complete, after which students become qualified to take the Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Maintenance Technician license. An additional semester of general education core subjects is required to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance.