Aviation Maintenance Technology

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The Aviation Maintenance Technology program offers an FAA-certified curriculum designed to prepare students for a career as aircraft, airframe and powerplant mechanics. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Special Admissions Requirements: Admission forms must be sent to both the Office of Admissions and Records and to the Program Director of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program.  Admissions applications must be complete and all required documents must be received by June 1.

Program requirements include:

1. Applicant must have a composite ACT score of 15 or higher.
2. Completed Aviation Maintenance Program application.  When all documents are received, an interview with an instructor will be scheduled. The applicant will be notified of the interview schedule. 
3. Interview with Aviation Program lead instructor.
4. Qualified applicants who have submitted necessary records and credentials prior to the semester of entrance, including, but not limited to, a current negative 5-panel drug screen. Applicant must pass a basic, “hands-on” mechanical aptitude test at interview.
5. Applicant must pass a basic, “hands-on” mechanical aptitude test at interview.
6. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program of study.

The Aviation Maintenance Program has a maximum enrollment of 20 students per class as designated by the FAA. Notification of acceptance to the program must be from the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Director. 

Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. 

Adviser: Cooper, Lindsey

• Offered at DeSoto Center-Olive Branch only

Associate of Applied Science

Programs

• Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S.

Courses

• APT 1114 - Aviation Applied Science
• APT 1123 - Aviation Electricity I
• APT 1134 - Aviation Materials And Processes
• APT 1143 - Aircraft Servicing And Weight And Balance
• APT 1153 - Maintenance Forms, Records And Regulations
• APT 1161 - Reciprocating Engine Theory
• APT 1171 - Human Factors/General Troubleshooting And Inspection Principles
• APT 1214 - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul And Inspection
• APT 1221 - Turbine Engine Theory
• APT 1234 - Turbine Engine Overhaul And Inspection
• APT 1242 - Powerplant Conformity Airworthiness Inspection
• APT 1255 - Lubrication And Fuel Metering Systems
• APT 1263 - Induction, Cooling, And Exhaust Systems
• APT 2115 - Aviation Electricity II
• APT 2122 - Propellers And Powerplant Review
• APT 2136 - Structures I
• APT 2143 - Structures II
• APT 2212 - Flight Control
• APT 2223 - Aviation Electricity III
• APT 2232 - Hydraulic And Pneumatic Power Systems
• APT 2243 - Landing Gear And Protective Systems
• APT 2251 - Environmental Control Systems
• APT 2264 - Aircraft Instrumentation Systems
• APT 2271 - Aircraft Fuel Systems
• APT 2282 - Airframe Inspection And Review

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