Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Program

AERO - AERONAUTICS MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY Liaison: Dr. Mike Willett(808-831-6844, willettm@hawaii.edu) Website: www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/aero Address: 140 Iako Place (Honolulu International Airport), Honolulu, HI 96819/ ph. 808-831-6835 Faculty: Mike Willett Program Mission: The Aeronautics Maintenance and Technology program’s mission is to: • Provide students with the opportunity to gain the documented knowledge and experience to qualify for certification as aircraft mechanics as required by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14 Part 65 and in the manner prescribed by CFR Title 14 Part 147, as approved by the Honolulu Flight Standards District Office. • Enable students to attain their personal educational goals by becoming highly qualified aviation maintenance technicians, meeting the needs of the aviation industry and thereby promoting safety in aviation. • Provide specialized training as necessary for prospective aircraft technicians and industry. Program Description: The Aeronautics Maintenance Department is an approved aviation maintenance technician training facility operating under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Agency Certificate No. DI9T087R with Airframe, Powerplant, and combined Airframe and Powerplant ratings. This is the only such school in the Pacific Basin. Students enrolling in the Aeronautics program have three choices as outlined below. Certificate of Achievement in Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Program: This program consists •  of the General Maintenance curriculum, the Airframe Maintenance curriculum, and the Powerplant AERONAUTICS MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

Maintenance curriculum of which meets the FAR Part 147 requirements of theory and laboratory instruction in four (4) semesters and an additional semester of General Education courses. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to students completing the Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification program. Associate in Science Degree in Aeronautics Maintenance Technology is awarded to students who complete •  the additional General Education requirements as well as the General, Airframe, and Powerplant Maintenance curricula as outlined under the Certificate program. Transfer Option to Prepare for the Completion of the Aviation Systems Management Degree in a 4-year •  program. Students will not be allowed to enter the Airframe or Powerplant courses without first completing the requirements of the General Maintenance course. Either or both the Airframe and/or Powerplant courses should be completed in order. Classes will be held daily (Monday through Friday) from 7:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Successful completion of each FAR Part 147 approved course requires at least a “C” grade in each unit. As part of the preparation for working in the industry, during the last airframe class, students will be expected to taxi an aircraft and communicate with ground control under the direction of a commercial flight school flight instructor at a flight school of their choice.. Health and physical requirements vary with employers in the aviation maintenance industry. Students with special needs are encouraged to discuss their specific career goals with faculty during advising. Prospective students with military aviation maintenance experience should refer to FAR 65.77 and the Honolulu Flight Standards District Office for possible certification alternatives. Upon successful completion of the General and either the Airframe or the Powerplant curricula, students are eligible to take the FAA written examination for the appropriate Airframe or Powerplant rating without waiting AERO

to complete the program. Upon passing the written exam(s), student are eligible to take the oral and practical examinations for Federal certification as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (Mechanic: Airframe, Powerplant, or A&P as appropriate).

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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs): Upon successful completion of the AERO program, students will be able to: • Satisfactorily pass the FAA knowledge, oral, practical and written examinations in General, Airframe, and Powerplant subjects. • Obtain FAA general mechanic, airframe and powerplant certifications. • Demonstrate a working knowledge and mechanical ability to inspect, maintain, service and repair aircraft electrical, engine (piston and turbine), airframe structure, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, navigation and instrument systems and other aircraft components specified by FAR Part 147. • Identify, install, inspect, fabricate and repair aircraft sheet metal and synthetic material structures. • Maintain and repair any part in any aircraft system of any rotorcraft, light aircraft, air carrier aircraft, glider, or balloon within the regulatory limits imposed by the FAA certification, without error, to ensure the safety of the flying public. • Display proper behavior reflecting satisfactory work habits and ethics to fulfill program requirements and confidence to prepare for employment. Program Requirements: Program Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 100 and Placement in MATH 150* Recommended Preparation before enrolling in the AERO 130-137 series: ICS 100

First Semester CA Credits AS Credits ENG 100 - Composition I 3 3 SP 151 - Personal and Public Speech 3 3 Math 150 - Technical College Mathematics 3 3 PHYS 100/100L - Survey of Physics/Lab 4 4 13 13

Second Semester CA Credits AS Credits AERO 130 - General Aircraft Maintenance I 7 7 AERO 131 - Advanced Gen. Aircraft Maintenance II 7 7 14 14

Third Semester CA Credits AS Credits AERO 132 - Powerplant Maintenance I 7 7 AERO 133 - Airframe Maintenance I 7 7 14 14

Fourth Semester CA Credits AS Credits AERO 134 - Powerplant Maintenance II 7 7 AERO 135 - Airframe Maintenance II 7 7 14 14

Fifth Semester CA Credits AS Credits AERO 136 - Powerplant Maintenance III 7 7 AERO 137 - Airframe Maintenance III 7 7 Social Science 3 14 17 Minimum Credits Required: 69 72

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* If the MATH program prerequisite is met by Placement Test scores, students will need to complete MATH 150 or appropriate substitute in order to meet the requirements for the AS degree. ** General Education Requirements for the AS program are listed under DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES. Note: Students must meet the minimum proficiency standards in Communication & Computation established by Honolulu CC to qualify for the Certificate of Achievement.

Cost of Textbooks/Supplies: The cost for textbooks, uniforms, and a required tool kit is approximately $2000 to $3500. $3500

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