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Aircraft Airframe

...A specialization of Aviation Maintenance Technology

Texas State Technical College also offers Certificate of Completion programs in Aircraft Airframe. The estimated time for a full-time academically prepared student to complete each of the separate certificate programs is one year.

The program helps students prepare to earn their Airframe rating by providing educational training in areas including electrical and hydraulic systems and sheet metal repair.

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aircraft Airframe Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 62

First Semester			Credits
AERM	1315	Aviation Science	3
AERM	1314	Basic Electricity	3
AERM	1203	Shop Practices	2
AERM	1208	Federal Aviation Regulations	2
AIRP	1313	Introduction to Aviation	3
Semester Total 13

Second Semester			Credits
AERM	1205	Weight and Balance	2
AERM	1243	Instruments and Navigation/Communication	2
MATH	1332	Contemporary Mathematics	3
AERM	1210	Ground Operations	2
AERM	1241	Wood, Fabric, and Finishes	2
AERM	1345	Airframe Electrical Systems	3
Semester Total 14

Third Semester			Credits
AERM	1352	Aircraft Sheet Metal	3
AERM	1347	Airframe Auxiliary Systems	3
AERM	1253	Aircraft Welding	2
AERM	1254	Aircraft Composites	2
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Semester Total 13

Fourth Semester			Credits
AERM	2233	Assembly and Rigging	2
AERM	1349	Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Fuel Systems	3
AERM	1350	Landing Gear Systems	3
AERM	2231	Airframe Inspection	2
Semester Total 10

Fifth Semester			Credits
ITSC	1309	Integrated Software Applications I	3
		Approved Math/Science Elective	3
		Approved General Psychology Elective	3
		Approved Humanities Elective	3
Semester Total 12



Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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