Aviation Maintenance Technology

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. 

1st Year

2nd Year

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:

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 OR ENG 1114 - English Composition I   4 SH OR ENG 1033 - Technical English   3 SH 
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 OR SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication  3 SH  
• 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)

**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.