New program for 2026-27
A 60 20 0 X3
Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 59011
The Aviation Systems Technology - Aerospace Manufacturing Option provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to qualify for an aircraft mechanic’s certificate with FAA’s airframe rating along with gaining the key skills required to work in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment in structures or composites.
Course work includes aviation mathematics, FAA regulations, basic electricity, aircraft drawings; aircraft structures, systems and components along production procedures, quality assurance, workplace safety, aerospace standards and aircraft structures assembly and repair. Emphasis will be placed on aerospace manufacturing techniques, manufacturing processes, composite manufacturing and repair, and sheet metal manufacturing and repair.
Employment opportunities exist as entry-level mechanics or aircraft assembler, aircraft structures repair technician, sheet metal fabricator, composite layup technician, composite repair technician, and quality assurance inspector.
Students who already possess either the Airframe or Powerplant rating are not required to enroll in AVI 110 Aviation Maintenance-General. However, presentation of the FAA Mechanic certificate, with one or the other rating for advanced standing must happen in advance of registration.
New classes are formed each Fall semester. Course work in ASM or AVI can be started out of sequence if needed.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Aviation Systems Technology - Aerospace manufacturing degree, the student should be able to:
- Inspect and make repairs to aircraft airframe systems as allowed by the FAA regulations and manuals from the OEM.
- Make entries in maintenance records as required by the FAA.
- Use precision measurement equipment as required by the FAA and aircraft maintenance manuals.
- Manufacture sheet metal and composite aerostructures using common assembly tools and procedures.
- Repair sheet metal and composite airframe components using common repair tools and procedures.
- Read and interpret aircraft drawings and work instructions.
- Apply quality management system standards (QMS) for the aerospace industry.
- Produce rapid prototyping models.
- Use lean manufacturing tools and concepts to reduce waste in a process.
- Complete projects using milling machines, bench grinders, power saws, lathes, and drill presses.
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