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Denition
This program is designed to prepare
students for careers in the Aeronautical
and Aviation industry.
Staff
To access faculty and staff, dial (661) 722-
6300, then the 4-digit extension.
Program Advisement:
Dr. Karen Cowell, Dean ext. 6402
Administrative Assistant:
Position Vacant ext. 6327
Faculty:
J ack Halliday ext. 6736
Tyrone Mettler ext. 6772
Instructional Assistant:
Patti Browne ext. 6286
J ack B. Halliday ext. 6289
Program Description
The certificate and associate degree
programs include course work to help
students prepare for the Airframe and
Powerplant (A&P) license exams.
Students must receive a minimum grade
of C or better in all required core
courses and the specic courses listed as
program electives in order to qualify for
the degree or certicate.
Career Options
Aircraft Dispatcher
Aircraft Operator
Airframe and Powerplant Repair
Airport Management (General Aviation
and Airline Related Operator)
Structural Assembler
(Some of these careers may require education
beyond the two-year college level.)
Program Learning
Outcomes
1. Analyze and evaluate critical aspects
of the aerospace industry related
to safe work practices, standards
and tol erances, standard shop
practices, proper use of tools, power
equipment, and personal protective
equipment.
2. Analyze, evaluate, troubleshoot,
and repair structural, propulsion,
electrical, and guidance systems to
meet air worthy standards.
3. Evaluate and apply Federal Aviation
Regulations, technical maintenance
data, and acceptabl e i ndustry
standards perti nent to proper
maintenance and safety standards.
Certicate Programs
Three A&P certicates (General Aircraft
Maintenance, Aircraft Airframe, and
Aircraft Powerplant) are designed for
those individuals seeking an Aircraft
License. After earning these certicates
a student may seek permission from the
Federal Aviation Administration to take
the necessary exams for an Airframe and
Powerplant license.
General Aircraft Maintenance
Thi s program provi des the basi c
understanding and principles of basic
electricity, basic physics, math, uid lines
and fittings, materials and processes,
cleaning and corrosion control, mainte-
nance publications, mechanics privileges
and limitations, maintenance forms and
records, weight and balance, ground
handling and aircraft drawings.
Required Courses: units
The fol l owi ng courses (18 uni ts
minimum) are required for the certicate:
AERO 120, Aircraft General I* 7.5
AERO 121, Aircraft General II* 7.5
Program Elective 3
Total 18
For a recommended plan of study for the
certicate, please refer to the Associate
Degree plan minus the general education
requirements.
Program Electives: units
AERO 180, SPACETEC Core
Certication Readiness 1-3
AFAB 110, Basic Blueprint
Interpretation 4
AFAB 115, Aircraft Structures 6
AFAB 120, Composites Fabrication
and Repair 6
AFAB 130, Aerospace Workplace
Issues and Ethics 4
AFAB 210, Aircraft Production
Systems 6
ELTE 252, Intro. to Avionics 3
ELTE 254, Radio Telephone License 3
* Offered during Summer Semester only.
Students may begin with either AERO
120 or AERO 121.
NOTE: Students may begin the program
at any point in the certicate plan.
Aircraft Airframe
Thi s program provi des i n-depth
understanding and principles along
with hands-on experience to aircraft
ai rframe structures. I t entai l s the
following subjects: sheet metal structures,
wood structures, dope and fabri c,
aircraft airframe inspection, assembly
and rigging, hydraulic and pneumatic
systems, aircraft electrical systems, cabin
atmosphere controls, fuel systems, ice
and rain systems, re protection systems,
instrument systems, position and warning
systems, landing gear systems, and
navigation and communication systems.
Depending on the individuals aircraft
experience and previous licenses, some
individuals will have to qualify for the
General Aircraft Maintenance certicate
in order to receive the FAA Aircraft
Airframe Certificate of completion.
Cont act i ns t ruct or f or f urt her
information.
Required Courses: units
The following courses (30 units) are
required for the certicate:
AERO 230, Aircraft Airframe I 15
AERO 231, Aircraft Airframe II 15
Total 30
For a recommended plan of study for the
certicate, please refer to the Associate
Degree plan minus the general education
requirements.
Aircraft Powerplant
This program provides an in-depth
understanding, hands-on experience
and principles in powerplant operation.
Thi s course entai l s the fol l owi ng
subj ects: reci procati ng engi nes,
turbines, lubrication systems, engine
fuel systems, fuel metering systems,
induction systems, ignition systems,
engine electrical systems, engine cooling
systems, engine exhaust system, engine
instrument systems, engine re protection
systems and propellers. Depending on
the individuals aircraft experience and
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previous licenses, some individuals will
have to qualify for the General Aircraft
Maintenance certicate in order to receive
the FAA Aircraft Powerplant Certicate
of completion. Contact instructor for
further information.
Required Courses: units
The following courses (30 units) are
required for the certicate:
AERO 240, Aircraft Powerplant I 15
AERO 241, Aircraft Powerplant II 15
Total 30
For a recommended plan of study for the
certicate, please refer to the Associate
Degree plan minus the general education
requirements.
Airframe and Powerplant License
Students who wish to obtain an FAA
Airframe and Powerplant license should
complete the following courses:
AERO 120, Aircraft General I 7.5
AERO 121, Aircraft General II 7.5
AERO 230, Aircraft Airframe I 15
AERO 231, Aircraft Airframe II 15
AERO 240, Aircraft Powerplant I 15
AERO 241, Aircraft Powerplant II 15
Associate Degrees
General Aircraft Maintenance
The requirements for an associate degree
in General Aircraft Maintenance may
be satisfied by completing 15 units of
required courses, selecting an additional
3 units from the restricted list of program
electives, 21 units of general education
requirements, and sufficient elective
credits to total 60 units. (See Graduation/
Associate Degree Requirements.)
Students who complete the associate
degree have enhanced employability in
the eld of aviation maintenance. They
have enhanced promotional opportunities
i nto supervi sory and management
positions as they gain experience with
various agencies. The associate degree
will also provide students with a broad
range of knowledge with which to
evaluate and appreciate the physical
environment, the culture, and the society
in which they live and with the ability
to think and communicate clearly and
effectively.
Except i n cases of a prerequi si te
requirement, it is not required to take
courses in exactly this sequence; they are
recommended in this order to facilitate
success.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester units
Course from GE requirement Area A 3
Course from GE requirement Area B 3
Course from GE requirement Area D1 3
Program Elective 3
Total 12
Second Semester units
Course from GE requirement Area C 3
Course from GE requirement Area D2 3
Course from GE requirement Area E 3
Elective 3
Total 12
Summer units
AERO 120, Aircraft General I* or
AERO 121, Aircraft General II* 7.5
Total 7.5
Third Semester units
Course from GE requirement Area F 3
Electives 9
Total 12
Fourth Semester units
Electives 9
Total 9
Summer units
AERO 120, Aircraft General I* or
AERO 121, Aircraft General II* 7.5
Total 7.5
Degree Total 60
Program Electives:
Please refer to the Program Electives
listed under the certicate program.
* Offered during Summer semester only.
Students may begin with either AERO
120 or AERO 121.
NOTE: Semester order for courses and
time to complete may vary for night
students.
Aircraft Airframe
The requi rements for an associ ate
degree in Aircraft Airframe Maintenance
may be satisfied by completing 30
units of required courses, 21 units of
general education requirements, and
sufcient electives to total 60 units. (See
Graduation/Associate Degree Require-
ments.)
Students who complete the associate
degree have enhanced employability in
the eld of aviation maintenance. They
have enhanced promotional opportunities
i nto supervi sory and management
positions as they gain experience with
various agencies. The associate degree
will also provide students with a broad
range of knowledge with which to
evaluate and appreciate the physical
environment, the culture, and the society
in which they live and with the ability
to think and communicate clearly and
effectively.
Except i n cases of a prerequi si te
requirement, it is not required to take
courses in exactly this sequence; they are
recommended in this order to facilitate
success.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester units
AERO 230, Aircraft Airframe I 15
Total 15
Second Semester units
AERO 231, Aircraft Airframe II 15
Total 15
Third Semester units
Course from GE requirement Area A 3
Course from GE requirement Area D1 3
Course from GE requirement Area E 3
Course from GE requirement Area F 3
Elective 3
Total 15
Fourth Semester units
Course from GE requirement Area B 3
Course from GE requirement Area C 3
Course from GE requirement Area D2 3
Electives 6
Total 15
Degree Total 60
NOTE: Semester order for courses and
time to complete may vary for night
students.
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Aircraft Powerplant
The requirements for an associate degree
in Aircraft Powerplant maintenance
may be satisfied by completing 30
units of required courses, 21 units of
general education requirements, and
sufficient elective credits to total 60
units. (See Graduation/Associate Degree
Requirements.)
Students who complete the associate
degree have enhanced employability in the
eld of aviation maintenance. They have
enhanced promotional opportunities into
supervisory and management positions
as they gain experience with various
agencies. The associate degree will also
provide students with a broad range of
knowledge with which to evaluate and
appreciate the physical environment, the
culture, and the society in which they
live and with the ability to think and
communicate clearly and effectively.
Except i n cases of a prerequi si te
requirement, it is not required to take
courses in exactly this sequence; they are
recommended in this order to facilitate
success.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester units
AERO 240, Aircraft Powerplant I 15
Total 15
Second Semester units
AERO 241, Aircraft Powerplant II 15
Total 15
Third Semester units
Course from GE requirement Area A 3
Course from GE requirement Area D1 3
Course from GE requirement Area E 3
Course from GE requirement Area F 3
Elective 3
Total 15
Fourth Semester units
Course from GE requirement Area B 3
Course from GE requirement Area C 3
Course from GE requirement Area D2 3
Electives 6
Total 15
Degree Total 60
Transfer
The Airframe and Powerplant Certicate
courses are transferable to most four-
year institutions offering an Aviation
Mechanics Degree. Requirements may
vary, so check the appropriate catalog(s)
and consult with a counselor.
Prerequisite Completion
If a course is listed as a prerequisite for
another course, that prerequisite course
must be completed with a satisfactory
grade in order to enroll in the next course.
According to Title 5, Section 55200(d), a
satisfactory grade is a grade of A, B,
C or P. Classes in which the Pass/No
Pass option is available are indicated with
an asterisk (*) before the course title. See
Pass/No Pass Option in the catalog for
full explanation.
Airframe and Powerplant
Courses
AERO 120 *AIRCRAFT
GENERAL I
7.5 units
225 hours total
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
READ 099 and MATH 070.
Fundamental concepts of ai rcraft
maintenance. Topics include aircraft
mathematics, basic electricity, uid lines
and fittings, materials, and processes.
Intended for students who wish to attain
FAA General Mechanic Certificate.
(AVC)
AERO 121 *AIRCRAFT
GENERAL II
7.5 units
225 hours total
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
READ 099 and MATH 070.
Provi des trai ni ng i n the processes
involving cleaning and corrosion control,
maintenance publications, mechanic
privileges/limitations, maintenance forms
and records, ground operation, weight
and balance, and aircraft drawings. The
student will meet qualifying standards for
the FAA comprehensive testing leading
to a General Mechanic Certicate. (AVC)
AERO 180 *SPACETEC
CORE CERTIFICATION
READINESS
1-3 units
18-54 hours total
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
READ 099 and MATH 070.
This course is designed to prepare
students for the SpaceTEC Core
certication written exam. Students will
be pre-tested to determine their level of
expertise; then the course material and
level of instruction will be tailored to
their specic needs. Upon the successful
compl eti on of thi s course and the
subsequent successful passing of the
SpaceTEC written and practical exams,
students will be awarded the SpaceTEC
Core Certificate/License. BEFORE
ENROLLING, students must meet at
least one of the following verifiable
criteria: have a two year technical college
program degree or have/had a two year
technical military assignment or hold
FAA Airframe & Powerplant certicate,
or have two or more years of on the job
training and experience in the aerospace
industry. (AVC)
AERO 199 *OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
18 units
hours vary
Prerequisite: To participate in work
experience, students must have a job
or internship which is either paid or
voluntary and have the approval of the
supervisor and instructor supervising
work experience in the specific subject
area. PRIOR TO ENROLLING, students
must attend a scheduled orientation or
meet individually with the supervising
instructor for an individual orientation.
Occupational Work Experience Education
is supervised employment designed
to provide students a realistic learning
experience through work. The ultimate
goal is to teach students those skills and
attitudes that will equip them to function
and adapt as an employee in a variety
of situations and jobs. Occupational
Work Experience Education is supervised
employment extending classroom-based
occupational learning at an on-the-job
learning station related to the students
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educational major or occupational goal.
Credit may be accrued at the rate of
one to eight units per semester. For the
satisfactory completion of all types of
Cooperative Work Experience Education
(WE 197 and WE 199), students may
earn up to a total of sixteen semester
credit hours. (CSU, AVC) (R3)
AERO 230 *AIRCRAFT
AIRFRAME I
15 units
25 hours weekly
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
READ 099 and MATH 070.
I nform and train students to become
fami l i ar wi th the techni ques and
operations involved with aircraft wood
structures, nishes, covering, sheet metal
and non-metallic structures, welding,
assembly and rigging, aircraft inspection
and aircraft fuel systems. Students will
meet qualifying standards for the FAA
comprehensive testing leading to an
Airframe Mechanic Certicate. (AVC)
AERO 231 *AIRCRAFT
AIRFRAME II
15 units
25 hours weekly
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
READ 099 and MATH 070.
I nform and train students to become
fami l i ar wi th the techni ques and
operations involved with aircraft instru-
ments, communication and navigation,
position and warning, cabin atmosphere,
ice and rain, fire protection, aircraft
electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic,
and landing gear systems. Students will
meet qualifying standards for the FAA
comprehensive testing leading to an
Airframe Mechanic Certicate. (AVC)
AERO 240 *AIRCRAFT
POWERPLANT I
15 units
25 hours weekly
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
READ 099 and MATH 070.
Provides instruction related to aircraft
reciprocating and turbine engines.
Topics include inspection, fuel systems,
unducted fans and auxiliary power units.
Intended for students who wish to attain
FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate.
(AVC)
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AERO 241 *AIRCRAFT
POWERPLANT II
15 units
25 hours weekly
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
READ 099 and MATH 070.
Provides instruction related to aircraft
reciprocating and turbine engines. Topics
include lubrication systems, induction
systems, cool i ng systems, exhaust
systems, electrical and instruments
systems, fire systems and propellers.
Intended for students who wish to attain
FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate.
(AVC)