Aviation Maintenance Technology Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your Aviation Maintenance Technology training from aircraft fundamentals to advanced maintenance systems. See how each semester prepares you for FAA certification and a career in aviation maintenance.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Info
On-Campus (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 71
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVM 100 | Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records And Publications, And Human Factors | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 103 | Weight And Balance | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 106 | Physics For Aviation | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 109 | Ground Operations And Servicing | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 112 | Aircraft Drawings | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 115 | Aircraft Materials, Hardware, And Processes | 84 | 3 |
| AVM 118 | Shop Practices And Safety | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 121 | Fundamentals Of Electricity And Electronics | 70 | 2.5 |
| AVM 127 | Cleaning And Corrosion Control | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 130 | Flight Controls | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 134 | Fluid Lines And Fittings | 28 | 1 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 451 | 17.5 | |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVM 133 | Aircraft Fuel Systems | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 136 | Non-Metallic Structures | 70 | 2.5 |
| AVM 139 | Metallic Structures | 84 | 3 |
| AVM 142 | Hydraulic And Pneumatic Power Systems | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 145 | Landing Gear Systems | 56 | 2 |
| AVM 148 | Airframe Electrical Systems | 70 | 2.5 |
| AVM 151 | Airframe Instrument Systems | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 154 | Communications, Light Signals, And Runway Lighting Systems | 56 | 2 |
| AVM 157 | Utility Systems, Ice And Rain, Aircraft Fire Protections, And Water And Waste Systems | 56 | 2 |
| AVM 160 | Environmental Systems | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 163 | Inspections Concepts And Techniques | 42 | 1.5 |
| Total | 546 | 19.5 |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVM 206 | Reciprocating Engines, Theory, Maintenance And Overhaul, And Removal And Installation | 140 | 5 |
| AVM 218 | Engine Lubrication Systems | 42 | 1.5 |
| AVM 221 | Engine Fuel And Fuel Metering Systems | 42 | 1.5 |
| AVM 227 | Propellers | 56 | 2 |
| AVM 230 | Ignition And Starting Systems | 56 | 2 |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) MATH 100 - Applied General Math MATH 101 - Intermediate Algebra MATH 103 - Mathematical Reasoning * MATH 114 - College Algebra* | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 426 | 18 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVM 212 | Turbine Engine Technology, Service, And Maintenance | 98 | 3.5 |
| AVM 224 | Engine Fire Protection Systems | 14 | 0.5 |
| AVM 233 | Engine Induction, Air, And Cooling Systems | 42 | 1.5 |
| AVM 236 | Engine Electrical Systems | 56 | 2 |
| AVM 242 | Engine Exhaust And Thrust Reverser Systems | 14 | 0.5 |
| AVM 245 | Engine Instrument Systems | 28 | 1 |
| AVM 248 | Engine Inspections | 28 | 1 |
| CSC 105 | Computer Software Applications | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 370 | 16 | |
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.