Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog Program: Aviation Maintenance Technology Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Aviation Maintenance Technology

(TC-AVMT; AAS-AVMT)

Program Description:

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program prepares individuals to inspect, repair, service, and overhaul aircraft engine components and systems. This program is designed to prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration examinations for certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. As such, the FAA Powerplant Rating must be obtained before proceeding to the 4th semester of this program. 

Campus Location:

Raymond (John Bell Williams Airport) - 601.857.3300

Admission Requirements:

Minimum ACT® subscores: English-17, Math-17, Reading-16
Interview with AVMT instructor
Completed application packet
“Negative” results of a 5-panel drug screen

1st Year

1st Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
APT 1113 - Aviation Applied Science 3
APT 1123 - Aviation Electricity I 3
APT 1134 - Aviation Materials and Processes 4
APT 1143 - Aircraft Servicing and Weight-and-Balance 3
APT 1153 - Maintenance Forms and Records 3

Total: 16 SH

2nd Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
APT 1162 - Reciprocating Engine Theory 2
APT 1213 - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul and Inspection 3
APT 1222 - Turbine Engine Theory 2
APT 1233 - Turbine Engine Overhaul and Inspection 3
APT 1254 - Lubrication and Fuel Metering Systems 4
APT 1262 - Induction, Cooling, and Exhaust Systems 2

Total: 16 SH

2nd Year

1st Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
APT 1241 - Powerplant Conformity Airworthiness Inspection 1
APT 2114 - Aviation Electricity II 4
APT 2123 - Propellers and Powerplant Review 3
APT 2135 - Structures I 5
APT 2143 - Structures II 3

Total: 16 SH

2nd Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
APT 2212 - Aircraft Controls 2
APT 2222 - Aviation Electricity III 2
APT 2232 - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems 2
APT 2243 - Landing Gear and Protection 3
APT 2251 - Environmental Control 1
APT 2263 - Aircraft Instrumentation Systems 3
APT 2271 - Aircraft Fuel Systems 1
APT 2282 - Airframe Inspection and Review 2

Total: 16 SH

**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology (Two Year) 64 SH

Academic Course Requirements:

A student may receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology by completion of the two-year certificate program and 15-16 semester hours of academic courses including:

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 1113 - English Composition I OR ENG 1114 - English Composition I  4 SH OR ENG 1033 - Technical English  3 SH  3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I OR SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH   3
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH
  • Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH
    (MAT 1313 - College Algebra 3 SH OR MAT 1314 - College Algebra 4 SH OR MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics 3 SH or higher OR any Laboratory Science 4 SH)
  • Total: 15-17 SH

    **Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology 79-81 SH


    **Additional Graduation Requirements:

    • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312/RST 1312) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement. The RST/LLS 1312 graduation requirement will be waived for CTE students who have successfully obtained the Smart Start Credential and can submit the credential prior to applying for graduation.
    • Assessment - A Skills Assessment exam(s) is required to graduate from this program.
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