Aviation Maintenance Technology
Introduction
Aviation Maintenance Technology is a program taught at Hinds Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
Hinds Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program is an Associate of Applied Science curriculum covering aviation applied science, aviation electricity, aviation materials and processes, aircraft servicing and weight-and-balance, maintenance forms and records, and powerplant, structures, and inspection content. Students study engines, lubrication and fuel metering systems, induction/cooling/exhaust systems, and aircraft systems such as hydraulic and pneumatic power, landing gear and protection, environmental control, and fuel and instrumentation systems.
The curriculum is organized across four semesters with 16 total course hours each semester, plus additional coursework that totals 79–81 hours, including Technical English or English Composition I, Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication, and electives in social/behavioral science, humanities/fine arts, and mathematics/science.
The program is FAA-approved and operates within FAR Part 147 guidelines. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician certification (A&P rating) includes written, oral, and practical examinations for General, Powerplant, and Airframe, administered by an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME), with the FAA Powerplant Rating required before proceeding to the fourth semester.
Modules
- Aviation Applied Science
- Aviation Electricity I
- Aviation Materials and Processes
- Aircraft Servicing and Weight-and-Balance
- Maintenance Forms and Records
- Reciprocating Engine Theory
- Reciprocating Engine Overhaul and Inspection
- Turbine Engine Theory
- Turbine Engine Overhaul and Inspection
- Lubrication and Fuel Metering Systems
- Structures I
- Aircraft Controls
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Aviation Maintenance Technology at Hinds Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Hinds Community College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Hinds Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.hindscc.edu/pathways/acmt/aviation-maintenance-technology
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.