Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Reedley College Aviation Maintenance Technology progam is accredited through the Federal Aviation Administration.

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.

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.

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AS)

Aviation Maintenance Technology (CA)

Course Number	Course Name	Units
AMT11	Basic Electricity, Propellers, and Human Factors	3.5
AMT11L	Basic Electricity and Propellers Laboratory	1.5
AMT12	Materials & Processes, Electrical Systems,	3.5
AMT12L	Materials & Processes, Electrical System Laboratory	1.5
AMT13	Maintenance Publications, Mechanic Privileges and Limitation	3.5
AMT13L	Maintenance Publications, Mechanic Privileges and Limitations Lab	1.5
AMT21	Basic Physics, Assembly & Rigging, and Weight & Balance	3.5
AMT21L	Basic Physics, Assembly & Rigging, and Weight & Balance Lab	1.5
AMT22	Aircraft Composite Structures, Aircraft Wood Structures	3.5
AMT22L	Aircraft Composite Structures, Aircraft Wood Structure Laboratory	1.5
AMT23	Aircraft Finishes, Aircraft Covering, Lubrication Systems	3.5
AMT23L	Aircraft Finishes, Aircraft Covering, Lubrication Systems, Laboratory	1.5
AMT31	Turbine Engines	3.5
AMT31L	Turbine Engines Laboratory	1.5
AMT32	Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures, Aircraft & Engine Instruments	3.5
AMT32L	Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures, Aircraft & Engine Instrument Laboratory	1.5
AMT33	Aircraft Reciprocating Engines	3.5
AMT33L	Aircraft Reciprocating Engines Laboratory	1.5
AMT41	Aircraft & Engine Fuel Systems, Fuel Metering Systems	3.5
AMT41L	Aircraft & Engine Fuel Systems, Fuel Metering Systems Lab	1.5
AMT42	Aircraft Drawings, Mathematics, Fluid Lines & Fittings	3.5
AMT42L	Aircraft Drawings, Mathematics, Fluid Lines & Fittings Lab	1.5
AMT43	Engine Exhaust, Induction, and Cooling Systems, and Ground Ops	3.5
AMT43L	Engine Exhaust, Induction, and Cooling Systems, and Ground Ops Lab	1.5

Costs

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.

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