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Aviation Tech Center

7603 E. Pawnee
Wichita, KS 67207
316.677.1893

Aviation Maintenance Technology Curriculum

Subject areas for the airframe and powerplant curriculum are divided into three major divisions.

The first phase of instruction is 420 clock hours, which includes general subjects such as Technical Mathematics, Physics, Weight and Balance and Basic Electricity.

The second phase of the program is Airframe I and II. The airframe phase of the program is 840 clock hours and covers subjects such as Sheetmetal, Aircraft Welding, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Aircraft Instrument Systems.

The third and final phase of the program is Powerplant I and II, which is also 840 clock hours, including subjects like Propellers, Engine Lubrication, Turbine, Radial and Reciprocating Engines.

After completing the theory and practical portions of the training program, Aviation Maintenance Technology students are prepared for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral and practical examinations for all three subject areas. After completing the requirements of the program, graduates earn a technical certificate. Students may also earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology.

Upon successful completion of the FAA written, oral and practical examinations, students earn a mechanic certificate endorsed with airframe and powerplant ratings. This certificate is required to perform maintenance on U.S. registered aircraft.

Course Descriptions


AMT 105 Technical Mathematics 2.0 Cr Hrs
Studies multiple concepts in mathematics. Students obtain a functional efficiency in ratios, proportions, areas, volumes, angular measurements, graphs, roots, squares, cubes and basic trigonometry.

AMT 107 Aircraft Drawings 1.0 Cr Hr
Studies the basics of blueprint drawings, and students practice obtaining desired information from blueprints. Includes types of drawings, lines, dimensions, tolerances, specifications, sketching techniques and graphic interpolation.

AMT 108 Aircraft Coverings 2.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to airframe coverings. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the Airframe Subjects No. 4 and No. 5.

AMT 109 Physics 2.0 Cr Hrs
Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures of physics as they relate to an aircraft.

AMT 111 Materials and Processes 4.0 Cr Hrs
Allows students to identify plumbing lines by size and fitting, different tube forming processes and types of aircraft bolts and threaded fasteners. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of torques, torque wrenches, control cables, rivets, seals, wipers, sealing compounds and acquire technical skills required for preventative maintenance inspections.

AMT 112 Assembly and Rigging 4.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft assembly and rigging. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the Airframe mechanic.

AMT 113 Basic Electricity 4.0 Cr Hrs
A fundamental treatment of electricity with emphasis on physical circuit components, direct current circuit analysis and related mathematics.

AMT 115 Aircraft Weight and Balance 2.0 Cr Hrs
An introduction to Federal Aviation Administration required subjects relating to weighing of aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations and appropriate maintenance record entries.

AMT 116 Aircraft instrument Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft instrument systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 36 and No. 37. 

AMT 117 Mechanic Privileges and Limitations 1.0 Cr Hr
Acquaints and exercises mechanic privileges within the limitations prescribed by part 65 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Aviation Maintenance Technology manual.

AMT 119 Maintenance Publication Forms and Records 2.0 Cr Hrs
Enables students to read, comprehend and apply information contained in Federal Aviation Administration and manufacturers’ aircraft maintenance specifications, data sheets, manuals, publications and related Federal Aviation Regulations. Designed to enable students to write descriptions of work performed including aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions using typical aircraft maintenance records.

AMT 120 Airframe Inspection 3.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to airframe inspection. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subject No. 28.

AMT 123 Cleaning and Corrosion Control 1.0 Cr Hr
Provides basic information on identifying and selecting cleaning materials, inspecting, removing and treating aircraft corrosion and performing aircraft cleaning.

AMT 125 Fluid Lines and Fittings 1.0 Cr Hr
Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures relating to fuel, fuel systems, fluid lines and fittings.

AMT 127 Ground Operations and Service 2.0 Cr Hrs
Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures used in ground handling and support equipment as they relate to an aircraft. Students should learn to demonstrate the correct and safe procedures for aircraft tie down, fueling, using auxiliary power units and identifying the different types of fire extinguishers and their proper applications.

AMT 131 General Review and Test 1.0 Cr Hr
Upon completion of Airframe or Powerplant, students complete the General Laser Grade written exam and complete the General oral and practical exam.

AMT 136 Propellers 4.0 Cr Hrs
Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures associated with propellers as they relate to the powerplant rating. Designed to enable students to inspect, check, service and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems; repair fixed-pitch, constant-speed and feathering propellers and propeller-governing systems; identify and select propeller lubricants; balance propellers; repair propeller control system components; and repair aluminum alloy propeller blades.

AMT 151 Aircraft Electrical Systems 6.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft electrical systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 48, No. 49 and No. 50.

AMT 153 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems 2.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 30, No. 31 and No. 32.

AMT 155 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems 4.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft landing gear systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subject No. 29.

AMT 159 Aircraft Fuel Systems 2.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft fuel systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 41, No. 42, No. 43, No. 44, No. 45, No. 46 and No. 47.

AMT 161 Fire Protection Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to fire protection systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 54 and No. 55.

AMT 163 Ice and Rain Control Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to ice and rain control systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subject No. 53.

AMT 165 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems 2.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to cabin atmosphere control systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 33, No. 34 and No. 35.

AMT 167 Aircraft Welding 2.0 Cr Hrs
Topics address repair procedures for steel, magnesium, brass and aluminum materials used in aircraft assembly and selection and application of appropriate methods of welding, brazing and soldering steel, magnesium, brass and aluminum.

AMT 169 Communication and Navigation Systems 2.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft communication and navigation systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 38, No. 39 and No. 40.

AMT 173 Position and Warning Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft position and warning systems. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the Airframe mechanic.

AMT 177 Wood Structures 1.0 Cr Hr
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to airframe wood structure. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the airframe mechanic.

AMT 179 Aircraft Sheetmetal
and Non-Metallic Structures 8.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to airframe aircraft sheetmetal structures. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to the Airframe mechanic.

AMT 183 Aircraft Finishes 2.0 Cr Hrs
Develops correct safety practices, comprehensive knowledge and technical skills required to perform maintenance procedures relevant to aircraft finishes. The curriculum is designed to meet specific Federal Aviation Administration regulations that pertain to Airframe Subjects No. 7, No. 8 and No. 9. Academic standard for passing this class is a minimum of 70 percent for the written and practical project exams.

AMT 186 Airframe Review and Test 4.0 Cr Hrs
Students apply for Airframe certification, complete the Airframe Laser Grade written exam and the Airframe oral and practical exam.
AMT 200 Reciprocating Engines 11.0 Cr Hrs
Designed to enable students to inspect and repair radial engines; overhaul reciprocating engines; inspect, check, service and repair opposed and radial engines and reciprocating engine installations; troubleshoot and remove reciprocating engines; and perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections.

AMT 202 Engine Inspection 2.0 Cr Hrs
Enables students to perform powerplant conformity and air-worthiness inspections.

AMT 203 Ignition and Starting Systems 3.0 Cr Hrs
Enables students to overhaul magneto and ignition harness, repair engine ignition and starting system components, inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and pneumatic starting system components.

AMT 204 Engine Fuel Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Enables students to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fuel systems and components.
AMT 206 Auxiliary Power Units 1.0 Cr Hr
Enables students to inspect, check, service and troubleshoot turbine driven auxiliary power units and provide basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures involving auxiliary power units as they relate to the powerplant rating.

AMT 207 Fuel Metering Systems 4.0 Cr Hrs
Enables students to overhaul aircraft carburetors, repair engine fuel metering system components, inspect, check, service, troubleshoot repair and adjust turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls and reciprocating engine fuel metering systems.

AMT 208 Engine Electrical Systems 2.0 Cr Hrs
Provides students with the basic information to install, check, service and repair engine electrical system components, electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators and protective devices.

AMT 211 Engine Cooling Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Enables students to repair engine cooling system components and inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine cooling systems.

AMT 213 Engine Lubrication Systems 3.0 Cr Hrs
Enables students to learn to identify and select correct lubricants for aircraft use, repair engine lubrication system components and inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine lubrication systems.

AMT 217 Induction and Airflow Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Covers the basics of induction and airflow systems. Students learn to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine ice and rain control systems, heat exchangers, superchargers and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems as well as carburetor air intake and induction manifolds.

AMT 219 Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems 2.0 Cr Hrs
Enables students to learn to repair engine exhaust system components, inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine exhaust systems and engine thrust reverser systems and related components. 

AMT 223 Engine Fire Protection Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Provides basic information on principles, fundamentals and technical procedures in the engine fire-protection system as it relates to the powerplant rating. Students learn to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fire-detection and extinguishing systems.

AMT 225 Engine Instrument Systems 1.0 Cr Hr
Enables students to troubleshoot, service, inspect and repair electrical and mechanical fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems and engine temperature, pressure and rpm indicating systems.

AMT 227 Turbine Engines 9.0 Cr Hrs
Enables students to overhaul, install, troubleshoot and remove turbine engines. Students inspect unducted fans; check, service and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations; and perform powerplant conformity and air-worthiness inspections.

AMT 231 Powerplant Review and Test 4.0 Cr Hrs
Students apply for powerplant certification, complete the Powerplant Laser Grade written exam and complete the Powerplant oral and practical exam.

The Future WATC

Plans are being laid now for the programs and infrastructure needed for the new campus. The new campus will feel more like a business center than an educational institution. Workers for the county's five aircraft manufacturers and hundreds of businesses that support them will receive training at this new campus. A few of the programs selected for the new campus are various kinds of aviation training, manufacturing, welding and robotics.

This facility will allow for the hands-on training students and employers expect.

WATC is the managing partner of Sedgwick County’s National Center for Aviation Training at Jabara Airport: a world-class facility dedicated to educating students to work in high-paying aviation and manufacturing jobs. The first phase of construction will be complete this summer and the second phase should be finished and ready for students by fall 2010.

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