Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This course is part of a Program designed to meet some of the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for certification of Aviation Mechanics, and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Upon completion of the Program the student should be able to:

1. Meet the applicable Degree and/or Certificate Outcomes identified in the document found at www.pcc.edu/degree-outcomes/amt as appropriate to coursework level completed.
2. Successfully complete FAA Knowledge testing, as identified in the following documents, as appropriate:
   1. 14 CFR Part 65—Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers
   2. FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
      (Currently available at www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/testing_matrix)
   3. FAA Order 8080.6H (or latest revision)—Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests
3. Successfully complete FAA Oral and Practical (knowledge and skill) testing, as identified in the following documents, as appropriate:
   1. FAA-S-ACS-1 (or latest revision)—Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
      (Currently available at www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs)
   2. FAA-G-ACS-1 (or latest revision)—Companion Guide to the Aviation Mechanic ACS
   3. 14 CFR Part 65—Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Identify program requirements for both certification and graduation and determine appropriate action regarding continuance in the AMT program.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of human factors as it relates to safety and ethics in the aviation maintenance industry.
3. Identify and use basic nomenclature for typical aircraft and aircraft powerplants.
4. Identify and implement basic strategies for avoiding aircraft fire hazards and procedures for effective fire extinguishment.
5. Recognize the proper application of various basic hand tools and differences in tool manufacturer’s tool kits in order to purchase tools for use while completing the AMT program.

Concepts, knowledge, and theory will be introduced through a variety of methods including lecture, discussions, and demonstration sessions, supported by written instructional materials.

In general, AMT Courses are designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the testing required for FAA certification of Aviation Maintenance Technicians, as well as entry-level employment in the industry. This course is designed to give an introduction to the Aviation Maintenance profession, as well as the AMT program at PCC, through lecture and selected research-based projects.

The assignment of one credit hour to this course indicates that students can expect to be involved with the course content for approximately 30 hours. Class participants will be expected to invest time outside of the official scheduled class hours in their efforts to master the course content. For this course to be creditable toward the FAA-authorized Certificate of Completion, students must attend the official scheduled class sessions a minimum of 90% (typically two 5-hour sessions).

Evaluation methods include written and oral testing, attendance and class participation, and satisfactory completion of class projects. Evaluations and assessments will be conducted in accordance with guidelines published by the FAA (including, but not limited to, the documents identified in the Addendum to Course Description section of this CCOG), as well as applicable PCC policies and grading standards. A letter grade of “C” (minimum 76%) or higher is required for this course to be creditable toward the FAA-authorized Certificate of Completion.

This course is designed to comply with FAA requirements for content including, but not limited to, those identified in the Addendum to Course Description section, and principally outlined in the Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-1). The following topics come from, and refer to, that document.

• Know and use information regarding the organization and procedure for completing course work for a Completion Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Identify and use all safety information and regulations-for the program.
• Be familiar with aircraft component nomenclature, including engines and instruments.
• Be able to identify tools.
• Demonstrate responsible worker traits in classroom and shop areas.
• Identify career opportunities in aviation maintenance technology.