Aviation Maintenance Technology
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San Joaquin Valley College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program prepares students with the skills and technical knowledge they need to perform maintenance on aircraft airframe (body) and powerplant (engine). In addition to classroom instruction, hands-on training in the hangar includes maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of airframe and powerplant systems and components.
If a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please complete SJVC’s Request Information form. An Admissions Advisor will contact you soon to discuss how you can reach your career goals with SJVC.
San Joaquin Valley College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program prepares students with the skills and technical knowledge they need to perform maintenance on aircraft airframe (body) and powerplant (engine). In addition to classroom instruction, hands-on training in the hangar includes maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of airframe and powerplant systems and components.
Students Will Learn
Throughout SJVC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program, students will learn:
- • Aircraft engine and airframe repair
- • Propeller & engine systems
- • Basic electricity & electronics
- • Turbine/jet engine systems
- • Fuel metering systems
- • Sheet metal structures
Program Outcomes
Graduates will earn an Associate of Science degree, and can do so in as few as 16 months. Graduates are prepared to test for an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Careers
Graduates can expect to work as Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics for airlines, commuter and corporate air fleets, and airfreight companies.
On the job, A&P mechanics:
On the job, A&P mechanics:
- • Perform safety and preventative checks
- • Service, repair and maintain aircraft and parts
- • Read blueprints and schematics
- • Compute aircraft weight and balance
- • Remove and replace major aircraft components
Campuses
The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is available at the:
The Aviation Campus is located at 4985 East Andersen Ave., Fresno, CA 93727.
The Aviation Campus is located at 4985 East Andersen Ave., Fresno, CA 93727.
Accreditation
Programmatic Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration.
SJVC is approved by the California State Approving Agency to enroll veterans and other eligible persons.
San Joaquin Valley College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration.
SJVC is approved by the California State Approving Agency to enroll veterans and other eligible persons.
If a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please complete SJVC’s Request Information form. An Admissions Advisor will contact you soon to discuss how you can reach your career goals with SJVC.
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