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Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
100.00
Description:
Minneapolis College’s Aircraft Maintenance Technician program will prepare you to perform extensive maintenance, repair work and detailed inspections on all types of aircraft while meeting Federal Aviation Administration standards. You will learn to service, repair, and overhaul aircraft systems, structures and engines to ensure proper operation and safety. In addition, you will learn how to access information on specifications, diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques. Given the importance of teamwork in the aviation environment, you will be instructed on team-building and communication techniques. You will also learn valuable decision-making and deductive-reasoning skills.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
First Spring Semester
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ACMT 1000
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Introduction to Aviation Maintenance
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3.00
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ACMT 1100
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Materials and Processes
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4.00
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ACMT 1200
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Weight and Balance
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2.00
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ACMT 1300
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Aircraft Drawing
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2.00
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ACMT 1400
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Basic D.C. Electricity
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5.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 1 |
3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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19.00
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First Summer Term:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ACMT 1500
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Sheet Metal Structures
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6.50
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ACMT 1600
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Aircraft Welding
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1.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 7, 8, 9 or 10 |
3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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10.50
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
First Fall Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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| ACMT 1700 |
Nonmetallic Structures |
5.50 |
| ACMT 1800 |
Assembly and Rigging |
2.00 |
| ACMT 1900 |
Hydraulics/Pneumatics |
2.50 |
| ACMT 2000 |
A. C. Electrical Equipment |
4.00 |
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
Second Spring Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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| ACMT 2100 |
Airframe Inspection |
2.00 |
| ACMT 2110 |
Electrical Systems |
7.00 |
| ACMT 2120 |
Landing Gear Systems |
3.00 |
| ACMT 2130 |
Environmental Systems |
3.00 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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Second Summer Term:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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| ACMT 2140 |
Turbine Engines |
7.00 |
| ACMT 2150 |
Fire Protection Systems |
1.50 |
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00
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| |
TOTAL CREDITS:
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11.50
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
Second Fall Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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| ACMT 2160 |
Instrument Systems |
2.00 |
| ACMT 2170 |
Fuel Systems |
2.00 |
| ACMT 2180 |
Ignition Systems |
3.00 |
| ACMT 2190 |
Fuel Metering |
3.00 |
| ACMT 2200 |
Powerplant Inspection |
3.00 |
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General Education
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Choose a course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00
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| |
TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.00
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Third Spring Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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| ACMT 2210 |
Reciprocating Engines |
7.00 |
| ACMT 2220 |
Powerplant Systems |
2.00 |
| ACMT 2230 |
Propellers |
2.00 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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11.00
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General Education Courses (15 credits)
To complete the Aircraft Maintenance Technician A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of general education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC goal areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10. Specific courses that are recommended are PHYS 1100, PSYC 1100 and PHIL 1110.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.