Page 62 of Antelope Valley College 2004-2005 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

60 Aeronautical and Aviation Technology Definition This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Aeronautical and Aviation industry. Program Advisement: Administrative Assistant: Faculty: Margaret Drake, Dean 722-6327 Maureen Rethwisch 722-6327 Jack Halliday 951-1411 Tyrone Mettler 951-1411 Instructional Assistant: Patti Browne 951-1411 Maria Clinton 951-1411 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voicemail, dial 722- 6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Stanley Faulk 2409 Mark Kuck Program Description The certificate and associate degree programs include course work to help students prepare for the Airframe and Powerplant (A P) license exams. Career Options Aircraft Dispatcher Aircraft Operator Airframe and Powerplant Repair Airport Management (General Aviation Structural Assembler (Some of these careers may require education beyondthetwo-yearcollege level.) and Airline Related Operator) Certificate Programs Three A P certificates (General Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Airframe, and Aircraft Powerplant) are designed for those individuals seeking an Aircraft License. After earning these certificates a student may seek permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to take the necessary exams for an Airframe and Powerplant license. Students must have a C or better in all courses used to qualify for any Aeronautical and Aviation Technology certificate. General Aircraft Maintenance This program provides the basic understanding and principles of basic electricity, basic physics, math, fluid lines and fittings, materials and processes, cleaning and corrosion control, mainte- nance publications, mechanics privileges and limitations, maintenance forms and records, weight and balance, ground handling and aircraft drawings. The following courses (18 units minimum) are required for the certificate. Required Courses units 7.5 7.5 Total 18 AERO 120, Aircraft General I* AERO 121, Aircraft General 11* Program Elective 3 For a recommended plan of study for the certificate, please refer to the Associate Degree plan minus the general education requirements. Program Electives: AERO 210, Intro. to Air Traffic Control 3 AERO 211, Intro. to Aviation Weather 3 AERO 280, Aircraft General-Written Test Review 3 AERO 281, Aircraft Airframe-Written Test Review 3 AERO 282, Aircraft Powerplant-Written Test Review 3 AFAB 110, Basic Blueprint AFAB 115, Aircraft Structures 6 AFAB 120, Composites Fabrication and Repair 6 AFAB 130, Aerospace Workplace Issues and Ethics 4 3 3 Interpretation 4 ELTE 252, Intro. to Avionics ELTE 254, Radio Telephone License Offered during Summer Semester only. Students may begin with either AERO 120 or AERO 121. NOTE: Students may begin the program at any point in the certificate plan. Aircraft Airframe This program provides in-depth understanding and principles along with hands -on experience to aircraft airframe structures. It entails the following subjects: sheet metal structures, wood structures, dope and fabric, aircraft airframe inspection, assembly and rigging, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, aircraft electrical systems, cabin atmosphere controls, fuel systems, ice and rain systems, fire protection systems, instrument systems, position and warning systems, landing gear systems, and navigation and communication systems. Depending on the individuals aircraft experience and previous licenses, some individuals will have to qualify for the General Aircraft Maintenance certificate in order to receive the FAA Aircraft Airframe Certificate of completion. Contact instructor for further information. The following courses (30 units) are required for the certificate. Required Courses units AERO 230, Aircraft Airframe I 15 AERO 231, Aircraft Airframe II 15 Total 30 For a recommended plan of study for the certificate, please refer to the Associate Degree plan minus the general education requirements. Aircraft Powerplant This program provides an in-depth understanding, hands -on experience and principles in powerplant operation. This course entails the following subjects: reciprocating engines, turbines, lubrica- tion systems, engine fuel systems, fuel metering systems, induction systems, ignition systems, engine electrical systems, engine cooling systems, engine exhaust system, engine instrument Staff

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