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Program Overview
The
Long Beach City College Aviation Maintenance Program is comprised of eight, 260
hour courses that operate from 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.
Each of the eight week courses are standardized to run eight weeks in length and
operate for 32.5 hours per week. The entire Airframe and Powerplant curriculum
is designed to be completed in four college semesters.
Students are required to begin the Aviation Maintenance Program by first
enrolling in either AVMNT 201 General Aircraft Science, if entering in
the first eight-week start of the semester, or AVMNT 202 General Aircraft
Maintenance, if entering in the second eight-week start of the semester.
Upon successful completion of both courses, students progress through the
Airframe and Powerplant curriculum in sequence.
Program Graduates fulfill the federal experience requirements specified under
Title 14 CFR Part §65(D) to take the FAA certification exams. Upon successful
completion of these examinations, applicants may obtain Airframe and/or
Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificates through the Federal Aviation
Administration. (see curriculum guide)
GENERAL
The general curriculum is
designed to provide the knowledge, background, and foundation one needs as
an aircraft maintenance technician.
- AIRFRAME
Our advanced airframe curriculum provide our students with the
skills and techniques necessary
for their careers in today's modern aviation maintenance field.
- POWERPLANT
The powerplant curriculum provides our students with the
knowledge, background, and foundation one needs as an aircraft maintenance
technician to inspect, repair, troubleshoot and return to service any
powerplant, powerplant component or part thereof.
- AVIONICS
Coming Soon!
Curriculum
Guide
Program
Graduates fulfill the Federal requirements to take the FAA certification exams.
Upon successful completion of these examinations, applicants may obtain Airframe
and/or Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificates. Excellent career opportunities
exist in the fields of general, corporate, military, and commercial aviation
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UPON COMPLETION OF THE A & P MECHANIC
PROGRAM, THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:
1. Change aircraft
equipment where weight changes are involved, accurately computing weight and
balance data to the second decimal place.
2. Compute
electrical problems accurately to the first decimal place.
3. Complete Form
337, Repair and Alteration Forms, as outlined in A.C. 43.13-1 Manual.
4. Troubleshoot
and make repairs by reference to aircraft blueprints without assistance from
other persons.
5. Maintain,
repair, and inspect aircraft wood structures and aircraft fabric covering.
6. Complete an
"Airworthy" sheet metal repair using layout, forming, bending, riveting
procedures specified by Federal Aviation Regulation 43 & A. C. 43. 13-1
7. Inspect,
ground service, and taxi single-engine aircraft.
8. Properly
check and adjust control cable tensions, safety turn barrels, and control
surface travel.
9. Troubleshoot
aircraft electrical systems.
10. Troubleshoot
and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and components.
11. Troubleshoot
aircraft instruments, communications, and navigation systems, cabin
environmental ice and rain control systems and fuel systems.
12. Troubleshoot,
overhaul, and repair aircraft engines, systems, and components. |
REQUIRED CLASSES
UNITS
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* AVMNT 201 |
GENERAL AIRCRAFT SCIENCE |
8 |
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* AVMNT 202 |
GENERAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE |
8 |
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* AVMNT 203 |
AIRFRAME STRUCTURES |
8 |
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* AVMNT 204 |
AIRFRAME COMPONENTS |
8 |
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* AVMNT 205 |
AIRFRAME SYSTEMS |
8 |
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* AVMNT 206 |
POWERPLANT SYSTEMS |
8 |
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* AVMNT 207 |
POWERPLANT / RECIPROCATING ENGINES |
8 |
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* AVMNT 208 |
POWERPLANT / TURBINE ENGINES |
8 |
TOTAL UNITS
64 |
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CAREER CERTIFICATE:
The Career Certificate
is a one to two year program in occupational/technical areas at Long Beach
City College which provides training in job skills and employment
opportunities. Complete the required units with a minimum cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 ("C" average), and in all FAA subject areas earn 70% or
better. Submit a completed application for the certificate during the final
quarter of course work; the Aviation Maintenance Department Head will then
review your FAA file. Fifty per cent (50%) or more of the unit requirements
for this field of concentration must be completed in residence (credit
earned by exam, where applicable, may be included). Associates Degree in
Aviation Maintenance, and Four year transfer programs are also available.
NOTE:
Students with prior training at the Aviation Maintenance Technician School
or with substantial experience should consult with one of the Aero
Maintenance instructors or the Department Head before enrolling. |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students prepare to take the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) Mechanics
License Test. With the A & P Mechanic’s license, men and women find excellent
career opportunities in general, commercial, corporate, and military aviation.
Contact Information
The Aviation Maintenance
Department is located at Long Beach City College's Pacific Coast
Campus in building J.
- Telephone
- 562-938-3069
- Postal address
- 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach California 90805
- Electronic mail
- General Information:
admin@lbccaviation.com
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