Airframe Technology, C.A.S.

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Dr. Brad Gilbert, Airframe Technology Program Coordinator
(304) 367-4800
Brad.Gilbert@pierpont.edu

Program Purpose

This One Year Airframe Technology Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) in the Aviation Technology Program provides students an opportunity to complete their eligibility for FAA certification for Airframe Mechanic within a 12 month time frame.

Student Learning Outcomes

The aviation maintenance industry demand for certified aircraft technicians greatly exceeds the current supply, both locally and nationally. An entry level certified aircraft airframe technician ( 1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $52,195. Senior level certified aircraft airframe technicians (8+ years of experience) earn an average salary of $89,604.

Opportunities in Airframe Technology

Upon completion of this Certificate of Applied Science in Airframe Technology students will be marketable for employment to the local aircraft maintenance industry. Once employed, if they so desire, they will be able to pursue additional training to become eligible for an “add-on” FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certification as their time allows.

Required Courses (42 Hrs)

AVIO 1110 - Aircraft Power Generation & Distribution Systems 3 hr(s).
AVMT 1101 - Introduction to Aviation Maintenance 3 hr(s).
AVMT 1102 - Aircraft Regulations & Publications 3 hr(s).
AVMT 1103 - Aviation Shop Practices 3 hr(s).
AVMT 1105 - Aircraft Utility Systems 3 hr(s).
AVMT 1109 - Aviation Electronics 3 hr(s).
AVMT 2202 - Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures 3 hr(s).
AVMT 2206 - Aircraft Fluid Power and Landing Gear Systems 3 hr(s).
AVMT 2208 - Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems 3 hr(s).
AVMT 2209 - Airframe Inspection and Flight Control Systems 3 hr(s).
AVMT 2210 - Non Metallic Structures 3 hr(s).
AVMT 2211 - Aircraft Avionics and Information Systems 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s).
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s).

Model Schedule (42 Hrs)

Notice to All Students

Annual Notification: All career and technical education courses and programs are offered at Pierpont regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
Advanced Skill Set and Skill Set programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allows or may declare an associate or certificate degree in which the skill set and advanced skill set courses are embedded.
Students are reminded to review campus policies and procedures as stated in the catalog.

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