Sunday – April 22, 2018
Technical Diploma
School of Technology and Applied Sciences / Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster
MATC Aviation Center (422 East College Avenue), north of the Oak Creek Campus
Program Codes
Airframe: 31-402-2
Powerplant: 31-402-3
For Information: 414-297-6315
Oak Creek Campus, 414-571-4500
You are required to attend a minimum of 400 hours of the General Aviation Technician component (offered each fall semester) prior to enrolling in either technical diploma program.
Students must maintain a 2.0 grade-point average in the general component to be eligible for the Airframe and Powerplant programs. To successfully complete either the Airframe or Powerplant program, you must attend 750 hours of the respective section, and you are required to pay for any missed class time.
A background in mathematics and the physical sciences is recommended. Keys to your success will be a high mechanical aptitude, the ability to pay attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under stress.
Career Pathway — You can earn the Aviation Maintenance Technician – General certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Career Outlook — The job outlook for aviation technicians is expanding, locally and nationally. Today’s complex aircraft and demanding requirements offer you a unique career challenge. Airframe and powerplant technicians can find positions with airlines, corporations and commuter lines.
Completion of both Aviation Technician technical diploma programs is recommended to enhance your employment potential. Many employers will require drug tests and a complete physical examination.
View gainful employment data about this program
Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect graduates to:
- Read and comprehend aircraft maintenance manuals
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using electrical schematics
- Analyze and repair powerplant malfunctions
- Repair airframe structures and return crafts to service
- Maintain aircraft powerplant subsystems, and determine their airworthiness in accordance with applicable FAA and manufacturer specifications
- Completion of the Aviation Technician General Component or instructor approval
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
Possible Careers
Airframe Technician
Aircraft Electrical Technician
Aviation Technician
Environmental Systems Technician
Hydraulics Technician
Powerplant Technician
Structures Technician
Related Programs
Aviation Maintenance Technician – General
Automotive Technology – Comprehensive
Diesel and Powertrain Servicing
Start Dates: August/January
Curriculum effective 2017-18.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students
GENERAL COMPONENT: |
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Sixteen-Week Term |
Credits |
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(1) AVITEC-323 |
Aircraft Ground Operation and Servicing ^ |
3 |
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(1) AVITEC-380 |
Basic Physics ^ |
1 |
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(1) AVITEC-383 |
Aircraft Maintenance Publications, Records and Mechanics Regulations ^ |
1 |
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(1) AVITEC-393 |
Mathematics for Aviation Technicians ^ |
2 |
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(1) AVITEC-381 |
Basic Electricity ^ |
3 |
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(1) AVITEC-382 |
Aircraft Materials and Their Inspection ^ |
3 |
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(1) ENG-340 |
Workplace Communication ^ |
2 |
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Sixteen-Week Term |
Credits |
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(2) AVITEC-320 |
Aircraft Electrical Systems |
4 |
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(2) AVITEC-368 |
Aircraft Structures |
3 |
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(2) AVITEC-370 |
Aircraft Instrument, Control, and Warning |
5 |
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(2) AVITEC-372 |
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems |
4 |
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Eight-Week Term |
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(2) AVITEC-340 |
Aircraft Welding |
1 |
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(2) AVITEC-367 |
Composite Structures |
3 |
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(2) AVITEC-371 |
Aircraft Instrument, Control, and Warning |
1 |
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(2) AVITEC-376 |
Airframe Maintenance |
4 |
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Eight-Week Term |
Credits |
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(2) AVITEC-304 |
Aircraft Induction and Supercharging Systems |
1 |
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(2) AVITEC-306 |
Engine Lubricating Systems |
2 |
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(2) AVITEC-315 |
Aircraft Reciprocating Engines 1 |
2 |
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(2) AVITEC-318 |
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines 1 |
2 |
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(2) AVITEC-360 |
Propeller Systems |
2 |
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Sixteen-Week Term |
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(2) AVITEC-302 |
Engine Fuel Metering Systems |
2 |
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(2) AVITEC-303 |
Powerplant Electrical and Instrument Systems |
5 |
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(2) AVITEC-316 |
Aircraft Reciprocating Engines 2 ‡ |
4 |
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(2) AVITEC-319 |
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines 2 ‡ |
5 |
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‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Aviation Maintenance Technician – General certificate.
For class times and locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Page updated March 2017.
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