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Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Award:
Two-Year Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
98.00
Program Requirements:
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician program accepts a cohort of 25 new students once per year in the Summer Semester. Students must be admitted to the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program before they can enroll in any courses with an ACMT subject.
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 Diploma requires students to complete 89 program credits and 9 credits of MnTC 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 (9 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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9
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
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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 1000
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Introduction to Aviation
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7
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ACMT 1005
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Ground Servicing and Operations
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
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First Fall 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 1010
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Aircraft Engineering Drawing
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3
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ACMT 1015
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Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics
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7
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ACMT 1020
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Inspection Concepts and Corrosion Control
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4
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ACMT 1025
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Airframe Inspection
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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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 1100 |
Materials and Processes |
5 |
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| ACMT 1110 |
Metallic Structures |
6 |
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| ACMT 1115 |
Nonmetalic Structures |
5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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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 1120
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Flight Controls
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2
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ACMT 1125
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Hydraulics and Pneumatics
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2
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ACMT 1130
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Landing Gear Systems
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2
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ACMT 1135
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Fire Protection Systems
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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8
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
Second Fall 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 1140 |
Aircraft Electrical Systems |
3 |
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| ACMT 1145 |
Environmental Systems |
3 |
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| ACMT 1150 |
Aircraft Instrument Systems |
4 |
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| ACMT 1205 |
Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems |
3 |
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| ACMT 1210 |
Ignition and Starting Systems |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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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 1235 |
Turbine Engines |
7 |
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| ACMT 1240 |
Engine Lubrication |
1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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8
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General Education Courses (9 credits)
To complete the Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma, students are required to successfully complete 9 credits of MnTC coursework selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas.
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.