Aerospace
Do you have an interest in airplanes or any form of aviation? Do you enjoy working with your hands, building things, or repairing things? If so, then MGTC has two programs for you to choose from: Aircraft Structural Technology (AST) or Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT). Both of these programs utilize “hands-on” training to help emphasize aviation concepts learned in the classroom as well as prepare you for the work environment. Both programs additionally have co-op opportunities available.
Graduates of the AST program will receive a diploma and are prepared to go to work in many different areas of the work force. Graduates of the AMT program can receive a diploma or degree. AMT graduates are also eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic’s Certification Test and receive an Airframe and Powerplant rating. For more information on AST click on one of the programs below or call 478-988-6800 x4070. For more information on AMT click on one of the programs below or call 478-988-6800 x4082.
FAA A&P ClassesMGTC offers FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification courses, which include - classroom training; all required written tests; and Oral and Practical Examinations for the A&P license at the end of the courses. |
Job Outlook:
Graduates of the AST program are prepared to go to work in the aviation industry as well as machine shops, sheet metal shops, and composite manufacturing and repair industries.
Graduates of the AMT program are prepared to go to work in the aviation industry in areas such as maintenance and repair of airframe systems, maintenance and repair of aircraft engines, and aircraft electrical work.
Associate Degrees
- Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree
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The Aviation Maintenance Technology degree program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or power plant ratings. In addition, the combined power plant and airframe curriculum is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and repair aircraft power plants, both reciprocating and turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and wood, their systems and components. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA power plant and airframe examinations and certification processes.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours) Area I - Language Arts/Communication ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Select 1 MATH 1100 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts XXX XXX Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Program-Specific Requirements XXX XXX General Core Elective 3 Occupational Courses AVMT 1000 Aviation Mathematics 2 AVMT 1010 Aircraft Maintenance Regulations 2 AVMT 1020 Aircraft Applied Sciences I 5 AVMT 1025 Aircraft Applied Sciences II 4 AVMT 1030 Aircraft Electricity and Electronics 5 AVMT 1210 Aviation Physics 2 AVMT 2010 Aircraft Airframe Structures 2 AVMT 2020 Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures 5 AVMT 2030 Airframe Welding 1 AVMT 2040 Airframe Assembly and Rigging 2 AVMT 2060 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 2 AVMT 2070 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems 3 AVMT 2095 Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems 2 AVMT 2080 Aircraft Environmental Control Systems 3 AVMT 2085 Aircraft Fuel and Instrument Systems 3 AVMT 2090 Aircraft Electrical Systems 4 AVMT 2210 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2050 Airframe Inspection 4 AVMT 2220 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II 5 AVMT 2230 Gas Turbine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2240 Gas Turbine Powerplants II 3 AVMT 2260 Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems 5 AVMT 2270 Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection and Electrical Systems 3 AVMT 2275 Powerplant Ignition and Starting Systems 4 AVMT 2280 Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems 3 AVMT 2285 Aircraft Propeller Systems 3 AVMT 2250 Aircraft Engine Inspection 1 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 102
Diploma Programs
- Advanced Aircraft Sheet Metal
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The Advanced Aircraft Sheet Metal diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in aircraft structures manufacture and repair. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft structural theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a diploma and are qualified as aircraft structural specialists.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Core ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Occupational Courses ASTT 1010 Basic Blueprint Reading 4 ASTT 1030 Structural Fundamentals 6 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ASTT 1020 Aircraft Blueprint Reading 3 ASTT 1040 Structural Layout and Fabrication 5 ASTT 1050 Aerospace Quality Management 3 ASTT 1070 Aerodynamics 2 ASTT 1100 Sealants 2 ASTT 1090 Composites and Bonded Structures 4 ASTT 1110 Corrosion Control 5 ASTT 1120 Aircraft Metallurgy 4 ASTT 1180 Aircraft Technical Publications 3 ASTT 1510 Quality Standards 3 ASTT 1520 Structural Repair and Modifications I 7 ASTT 1620 Structural Repair and Modifications II 4 DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals 4 Total Hours required for Graduation 70
- Aircraft Structural Technology
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The Aircraft Structural Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in aircraft structures manufacture and repair. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft structural theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Aircraft Structural Technology diploma and are qualified as aircraft structural specialists.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Core ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Occupational Courses COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 ASTT 1010 Basic Blueprint Reading 4 ASTT 1030 Structural Fundamentals 6 ASTT 1020 Aircraft Blueprint Reading 3 ASTT 1040 Structural Layout and Fabrication 5 ASTT 1050 Aerospace Quality Management 3 ASTT 1070 Aerodynamics 2 ASTT 1100 Sealants 2 ASTT 1090 Composites and Bonded Structures 4 ASTT 1110 Corrosion Control 5 ASTT 1120 Aircraft Metallurgy 4 ASTT 1180 Aircraft Technical Publications 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 52
- Aviation Maintenance Technology Diploma
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The Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or power plant ratings. In addition, the combined power plant and airframe curriculum is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and repair aircraft power plants, both reciprocating and turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and wood, their systems and components. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA power plant and airframe examinations and certification processes.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Core EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts 3 Occupational Courses AVMT 1000 Aviation Mathematics 2 AVMT 1010 Aircraft Maintenance Regulations 2 AVMT 1020 Aircraft Applied Sciences I 5 AVMT 1025 Aircraft Applied Sciences II 4 AVMT 1030 Aircraft Electricity and Electronics 5 AVMT 1210 Aviation Physics 2 AVMT 2010 Aircraft Airframe Structures AVMT 2020 Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures 5 AVMT 2030 Airframe Welding 1 AVMT 2040 Airframe Assembly and Rigging 2 AVMT 2060 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 2 AVMT 2070 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems 3 AVMT 2095 Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems 2 AVMT 2080 Aircraft Environmental Control Systems 3 AVMT 2085 Aircraft Fuel and Instrument Systems 3 AVMT 2090 Aircraft Electrical Systems 4 AVMT 2210 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2050 Airframe Inspection 4 AVMT 2220 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II 5 AVMT 2230 Gas Turbine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2240 Gas Turbine Powerplants II 3 AVMT 2260 Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems 5 AVMT 2270 Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection and Electrical Systems 3 AVMT 2275 Powerplant Ignition and Starting Systems 4 AVMT 2280 Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems 3 AVMT 2285 Aircraft Propeller Systems 3 AVMT 2250 Aircraft Engine Inspection 1 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 95
Technical Certificates of Credit
- Aircraft Assembly Technician (Dual Enrollment Program Only)
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The Aircraft Assembly Technician certificate program will provide technical training to existing industry and individuals interested in obtaining aircraft structural assembly skills. This program will provide a minimum of training for job market entry and/or upgrading for existing industry personnel and could lead to continued training for a diploma. This program results from industry requesting new personnel with the skills addressed in the aircraft structural courses included in this program.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours ASTT 1010 Basic Blueprint Reading 4 ASTT 1030 Structural Fundamentals 6 ASTT 1070 Aerodynamics 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 12
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
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The Aviation Maintenance Technician program courses prepare students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft maintenance theory and aircraft maintenance application. This program meets the academic requirements for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Occupational Courses AVMT 1000 Aviation Mathematics 2 AVMT 1010 Aircraft Maintenance Regulations 2 AVMT 1020 Aircraft Applied Sciences I 5 AVMT 1025 Aircraft Applied Sciences II 4 AVMT 1030 Aircraft Electricity and Electronics 5 AVMT 1210 Aviation Physics 2 AVMT 2010 Aircraft Airframe Structures 2 AVMT 2020 Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures 5 AVMT 2030 Airframe Welding 1 AVMT 2040 Airframe Assembly and Rigging 2 AVMT 2060 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 2 AVMT 2070 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems 3 AVMT 2095 Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems 2 AVMT 2080 Aircraft Environmental Control Systems 3 AVMT 2085 Aircraft Fuel and Instrument Systems 3 AVMT 2090 Aircraft Electrical Systems 4 AVMT 2210 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2050 Airframe Inspection 4 AVMT 2220 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II 5 AVMT 2230 Gas Turbine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2240 Gas Turbine Powerplants II 3 AVMT 2260 Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems 5 AVMT 2270 Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection and Electrical Systems 3 AVMT 2275 Powerplant Ignition and Starting Systems 4 AVMT 2280 Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems 3 AVMT 2285 Aircraft Propeller Systems 3 AVMT 2250 Aircraft Engine Inspection 1 Total Hours required for Graduation 84
- Aviation Maintenance Technician - Airframe
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The Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe program prepares students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft airframe maintenance theory and practical application. This program meets the FAA academic requirements for Mechanic-Airframe certification.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Occupational Courses AVMT 1000 Aviation Mathematics 2 AVMT 1010 Aircraft Maintenance Regulations 2 AVMT 1020 Aircraft Applied Sciences I 5 AVMT 1025 Aircraft Applied Sciences II 4 AVMT 1030 Aircraft Electricity and Electronics 5 AVMT 1210 Aviation Physics 2 AVMT 2010 Aircraft Airframe Structures 2 AVMT 2020 Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures 5 AVMT 2030 Airframe Welding 1 AVMT 2040 Airframe Assembly and Rigging 2 AVMT 2060 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 2 AVMT 2070 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems 3 AVMT 2095 Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems 2 AVMT 2050 Airframe Inspection 4 AVMT 2080 Aircraft Environmental Control Systems 3 AVMT 2085 Aircraft Fuel and Instrument Systems 3 AVMT 2090 Aircraft Electrical Systems 4 Total Hours required for Graduation 51
- Aviation Maintenance Technician - Power Plant
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The Aviation Maintenance Technician-Power Plant program prepares students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft power plant maintenance theory and practical application. This program meets the FAA academic requirements forMechanic-Power Plant certification.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Occupational Courses AVMT 1000 Aviation Mathematics 2 AVMT 1010 Aircraft Maintenance Regulations 2 AVMT 1020 Aircraft Applied Sciences I 5 AVMT 1025 Aircraft Applied Sciences II 4 AVMT 1030 Aircraft Electricity and Electronics 5 AVMT 1210 Aviation Physics 2 AVMT 2210 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2220 Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II 5 AVMT 2230 Gas Turbine Powerplants I 3 AVMT 2240 Gas Turbine Powerplants II 3 AVMT 2260 Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems 5 AVMT 2270 Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection and Electrical Systems 3 AVMT 2275 Powerplant Ignition and Starting Systems 4 AVMT 2280 Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems 3 AVMT 2285 Aircraft Propeller Systems 3 AVMT 2250 Aircraft Engine Inspection 1 Total Hours required for Graduation 53
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Degree Types
At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:
- Associate Degree
- Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia institutions and other 4-year colleges in our state.
- Diploma
- Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
- Certificate
- Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 1-2 semesters to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.