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Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
104.00
Program Requirements:
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician program accepts a cohort of 25 new students once per year in the Fall Semester.
Students must be admitted to the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program before they can enroll in any courses with an ACMT subject designator.
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:
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician AAS degree requires students to complete 89 program credits and 15 credits of coursework selected from at least three of the 10 MnTC Goal Areas. Students should plan to complete the MnTC General Education coursework during summer terms or prior to beginning the program. Students on the waiting list should plan to complete as many of the general education courses as possible prior to starting the program.
General Education Courses (15 credits)
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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*General Education
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Choose courses from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas
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15
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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*Specific courses that are recommended are PHYS 1100, PSYC 1100 and PHIL 1110.
Students must be admitted to the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program before they can enroll in any courses with an ACMT subject designator.
First Summer Term:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ACMT 1105
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Basic Science
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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4
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First Fall Semester:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
First Spring Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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| ACMT 1500 |
Sheet Metal Structures |
6.5 |
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| ACMT 1700 |
Nonmetallic Structures |
5.5 |
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| ACMT 1800 |
Assembly and Rigging |
2 |
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| ACMT 1900 |
Hydraulics/Pneumatics |
2.5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.5
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Second Summer Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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| ACMT 2000 |
A.C. Electrical Equipment |
4 |
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| ACMT 2120 |
Landing Gear Systems |
3 |
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| ACMT 2170 |
Fuel Systems |
2 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9 |
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
Second Fall Semester:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
Second Spring Semester:
Third Summer Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ACMT 2140
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Turbine Engines
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7
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| ACMT 2200 |
Powerplant Inspection |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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10
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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 MnTC coursework selected from at least three of the 10 MnTC Goal Areas. Specific courses that are recommended are PHYS 1100, PSYC 1100 and PHIL 1110.
Students should plan to complete the MnTC coursework during summer terms or prior to beginning the program. Students on the waiting list should plan to complete as many of the general education courses as possible prior to starting the program.
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.