Program Information
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Location: Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: N/A
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Certificate
- Start Dates: August
About the Program
Description
MATC Aviation Center (422 East College Avenue), east of the Oak Creek Campus
Complete this certificate and you will be prepared for entry-level work as a line service technician assisting certified aircraft mechanics and structural assemblers, or you could work in airfield ground support positions.
The courses in this certificate also are required to pursue the Aviation Technician technical diplomas.
After earning this certificate, you can apply your credits toward completing the Aviation Technician – Airframe and Aviation Technician – Powerplant technical diplomas.
Related Programs
Aviation Technician - Airframe
Get qualified to maintain aircraft electrical, instrument and power control systems. A companion technical diploma program in Powerplant maintenance also is offered.
Aviation Technician - Powerplant
This specialized, high-demand training program concentrates on aircraft engine and propeller systems. A companion technical diploma program in Airframe maintenance also is offered.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | AVITEC-323 | Aircraft Ground Operation and Servicing | 3 |
| (1) | AVITEC-380 | Basic Physics | 1 |
| (1) | AVITEC-381 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
| (1) | AVITEC-382 | Aircraft Materials and Their Inspection | 3 |
| (1) | AVITEC-383 | Aircraft Maintenance Publications, Records and Mechanics Regulations | 1 |
| (1) | AVITEC-393 | Mathematics for Aviation Technicians | 2 |
| (1) | ENG-340 | Workplace Communication | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
Curriculum requirements are subject to change.
All credits must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate's requirements, the student's transcript is notated with the credential earned.
Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; consult an MATC advisor for information.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Career Outlook
The certificate prepares you for entry-level work as a line service technician, or you could work in airfield ground support positions.
FAA Certified Aviation Maintenance Technician – General
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Aircraft Airframe Technician Assistant
Aircraft Powerplant Technician Assistant
Aircraft Environmental Systems Technician Assistant
Aircraft Hydraulic System Technician Assistant
Aircraft Electrical System Technician Assistant
Aircraft Sheet Metal and Composite Structures Technician Assistant
Aircraft Component Overhaul Technician Assistant
Aircraft Ground Support Technician
Aircraft Parts and Inventory Clerk
Aircraft Painter
Scholarships
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Accreditation
This program is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; www.faa.gov
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) CFR (Code of Federal
Regulations) Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
QUESTIONS?
Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Academic & Career Pathway
414-297-8901, mctpathway@matc.edu
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, T Building, Room T200
Mequon Campus, Room A108-110
Oak Creek Campus, Room A121
West Allis Campus, Room 103