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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
Airframe Maintenance Certificate of Completion
Total Credits: 42

First Semester			Credits
AERM	1101	Introduction to Aviation	1
AERM	1203	Shop Practices	2
AERM	1208	Federal Aviation Regulations (TP)	2
AERM	1210	Ground Operations (TP)	2
AERM	1314	Basic Electricity	3
AERM	1315	Aviation Science	3
AERM	1205	Weight and Balance (TP)	2
Semester Total 15

Second Semester			Credits
AERM	1241	Wood, Fabric, and Finishes	2
AERM	1345	Airframe Electrical Systems	3
AERM	1247	Airframe Auxiliary Systems	2
AERM	1352	Aircraft Sheet Metal	3
AERM	1243	Instrument and Navigation/ Communication	2
Semester Total 12

Third Semester			Credits
AERM	1349	Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Fuel Systems	3
AERM	1350	Landing Gear Systems	3
AERM	1253	Aircraft Welding	2
AERM	1254	Aircraft Composites	2
AERM	2333	Assembly and Rigging	3
AERM	2231	Airframe Inspection	2
Semester Total 15



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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