Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) are individuals that have the important responsibility of keeping aircraft operating safely and efficiently. They service, repair, overhaul, and test aircraft and aircraft systems. All AMTs must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and hold the rating of Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic. At Reedley College, you can train to become an Aviation Maintenance Technicians and earn your FAA A&P mechanic rating. With this rating, you are authorized to work on the airframe; which includes the wings, fuselage, tail assembly, and landing gear. You can work on the Powerplant; both piston and turbine types including the propeller. You can also work on the aircraft systems; such as electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and more. Some of the important tasks AMTs perform include:
- Measure and calculate the properties of voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and power in A/C and D/C electrical circuits.
- Perform dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections.
- Execute the proper assembly and rigging of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft; including the alignment of structures and adjustment of primary and secondary flight control surfaces.
- Inspect, test, and repair fiberglass, plastics, honeycomb, composite, and laminated primary and secondary structures.
- Fabricate aircraft sheet metal and composite structures and components.
- Evaluate reciprocating and turbine engine systems and components.
- Service, repair, and overhaul reciprocating and turbine engines and engine components.
- Identify and asses the appropriate corrosion removal process and aircraft cleaning materials.
- Read work orders, blueprints, and specifications.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies all aircraft mechanics. For an Airframe or Powerplant license, the FAA requires graduation from an FAA-approved school like Reedley College.
Reedley College is an FAA-approved school and has offered Aviation Maintenance Technician courses for more than 50 years. Students can earn an Associate in Science degree or a Certificate. Graduates of our program are prepared to take the FAA exams required for certification. As an added feature, the federally regulated oral, practical and written exams may be taken on-site at Reedley College.
Why pay the high cost of a trade school or private school?
Reedley College can provide the same or better education than a trade or private school at a highly affordable price. The cost of our 18-month (four semester) program is a fraction of what trade schools often charge and includes enrollment fees, a health fee, textbooks, a student body card, and parking fees. All necessary tools and equipment are furnished through the program at no additional cost.
In addition, scholarships, financial aid and Veterans’ benefits are available for students who qualify.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE / AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Upon successful completion of the program, students will have met all the requirements needed to take the Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant mechanics exams. This program is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an approved Aircraft Maintenance Technician School. With additional general education coursework, students can earn an Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate in Science Degree.
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician portion of the AS degree consists of the following courses:
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AMT11 |
Basic Electricity, Propellers, and Human Factors |
3.5 |
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AMT11L |
Basic Electricity and Propellers Laboratory |
1.5 |
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AMT12 |
Materials & Processes, Electrical Systems, |
3.5 |
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AMT12L |
Materials & Processes, Electrical System Laboratory |
1.5 |
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AMT13 |
Maintenance Publications, Mechanic Privileges and Limitation |
3.5 |
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AMT13L |
Maintenance Publications, Mechanic Privileges and Limitations Lab |
1.5 |
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AMT21 |
Basic Physics, Assembly & Rigging, and Weight & Balance |
3.5 |
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AMT21L |
Basic Physics, Assembly & Rigging, and Weight & Balance Lab |
1.5 |
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AMT22 |
Aircraft Composite Structures, Aircraft Wood Structures |
3.5 |
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AMT22L |
Aircraft Composite Structures, Aircraft Wood Structure Laboratory |
1.5 |
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AMT23 |
Aircraft Finishes, Aircraft Covering, Lubrication Systems |
3.5 |
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AMT23L |
Aircraft Finishes, Aircraft Covering, Lubrication Systems, Laboratory |
1.5 |
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AMT31 |
Turbine Engines |
3.5 |
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AMT31L |
Turbine Engines Laboratory |
1.5 |
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AMT32 |
Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures, Aircraft & Engine Instruments |
3.5 |
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AMT32L |
Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures, Aircraft & Engine Instrument Laboratory |
1.5 |
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AMT33 |
Aircraft Reciprocating Engines |
3.5 |
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AMT33L |
Aircraft Reciprocating Engines Laboratory |
1.5 |
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AMT41 |
Aircraft & Engine Fuel Systems, Fuel Metering Systems |
3.5 |
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AMT41L |
Aircraft & Engine Fuel Systems, Fuel Metering Systems Lab |
1.5 |
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AMT42 |
Aircraft Drawings, Mathematics, Fluid Lines & Fittings |
3.5 |
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AMT42L |
Aircraft Drawings, Mathematics, Fluid Lines & Fittings Lab |
1.5 |
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AMT43 |
Engine Exhaust, Induction, and Cooling Systems, and Ground Ops |
3.5 |
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AMT43L |
Engine Exhaust, Induction, and Cooling Systems, and Ground Ops Lab |
1.5 |
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To enroll in the Reedley College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, contact the Office of Admissions and Records located at 995 N. Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654. You call contact their office at (559) 638-0300 ext. 3323. If you would like to start the application process online, please click on the link below.
For more information about the Reedley College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, please contact one of our instructors listed below.
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Jason Asman |
(559) 494-3000 ext. 3243 |
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John Johnson |
(559) 494-3000 ext. 3475 |
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Joseph Woolsey |
(559) 494-3000 ext. 328 |
Aviation Maintenance Technician Sites
- amtonline.com
- aviationcareer.com
- aeps.com
- faa.gov
- landings.com
- rotor.com
- pama.org
- firstflightcentennial.org
- air-transport.org
Aviation Maintenance Technician Training Sites
