Career and Technical Certificate - Aviation Airframe Mechanics

• Leads to state or organizational license or certification:  Successful completion of the EFSC Aviation Airframe Mechanics Career and Technical Certificate (CTC), prepares students for the FAA Aviation Mechanic oral, written, and practical exams for the General and Airframe (A) rating. 
• Cost associated with taking the exam:  All exam fees vary based on Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) chosen. Written exams $175 each (General, Airframe, Powerplant); Oral and Practical exams $300-600 each (General, Airframe, Powerplant).
• Where to take the exam:  Find a Test Center

This program prepares students for a rewarding career as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT). AMTs are certificated by the FAA based on training and experience demonstrated through successful completion of written, oral, and practical exams. With highly technical skills, AMTs work for commercial airlines, aviation manufacturing, repair stations, and general aviation and aerospace industries. AMT skills are also transferable to other industries. Instruction consists of academic as well as laboratory and hands-on, practical training.

FAA certified maintenance technicians have the important responsibility of keeping aircraft and related equipment working safely and efficiently. Aviation Maintenance Technicians with an Airframe (A) rating can maintain and repair an aircraft’s airframe and components associated with the airframe.

At EFSC, Aviation Maintenance students begin with the Aviation Airframe Mechanics CTC (which starts with General Mechanics) before moving to the Aviation Powerplant Mechanics CTC.Students are admitted to the Aviation program on a selective basis. The program is structured as a full-time, cohort program. 

Refer to the Career and Technical Certificates  overview page to find information about admission, graduation, testing, and other requirements. 

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Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Clock Hours
Completion Group 1
AMT 0708	Aviation Maintenance Technology General 1	225
AMT 0709	Aviation Maintenance Technology General 2	225
Completion Group 2
AMT 0712	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe 1	225
AMT 0713	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe 2	225
AMT 0714	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe 3	225
AMT 0717	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe 4	225
Total Clock Hours		1350

A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, physics in aviation, federal aviation regulations, maintenance forms, publications and records, human factors, aircraft drawings, basic electricity and DC circuits, aircraft materials, hardware, and processes.  
   • Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
2. Demonstrate proficiency in aircraft ground operations and servicing, fundamentals of electricity and electronics, inspection concepts and techniques, aircraft cleaning and corrosion control, fluid lines and fittings, and weight and balance.
   • Core Ability Supported: Process Information
3. Demonstrate the skills necessary for aircraft structural assembly and rigging, rotorcraft fundamentals, and aircraft electrical systems. 
   • Core Ability Supported: Process Information
4. Demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain non-metallic structures and metallic structures.
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
5. Demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain/repair aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, landing gear systems, and aircraft atmospheric and climate control systems.
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
6. Demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain aircraft fuel systems, ice and rain control systems, and airframe fire protection systems, aircraft instrument systems, communications, light signals and runway lighting systems, waste and water systems, and conduct aircraft inspections.
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems