Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Aviation Mechanic
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

CCC	
CIP Number	0649010408	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Aviation Maintenance Management AS degree program (1649010401).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the commercial and general aviation industry.  Instruction is designed to prepare students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license examinations for Airframe ratings.  Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 identifies minimum requirements for AMT schools.  Any changes to the FAA-approved course content must be approved in advance.  This program prepares students as an Aviation Maintenance General Technician.

The content includes but is not limited to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 65 pertaining to eligibility for a mechanic certificate and rating(s).  Instruction is designed to qualify students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examinations for aviation maintenance airframe technician certification as prescribed by FAR 147.  The program content should also include training in communication, management leadership, human relations, supervisory and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Perform basic electricity skills.
02.0	Perform basic aircraft drawing skills.
03.0	Demonstrate aircraft weight and balance skills.
04.0	Maintain aircraft fluid lines and fittings.
05.0	Perform aircraft materials and process skills.
06.0	Perform ground operations and servicing duties.
07.0	Perform cleaning and corrosion control operations.
08.0	Demonstrate mathematics skills.
09.0	Maintain forms and records.
10.0	Apply principles of basic physics.
11.0	Demonstrate the use of maintenance publications.
12.0	Interpret mechanic privileges.
13.0	Secure information about the requirements for an AMT in a particular firm.
14.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of skills and attitudes the supervisor needs for effective performance.
16.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.
17.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
18.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
19.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Aviation Mechanic
CIP Numbers:	0649010408
Program Length:	12 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Aviation Maintenance Management AS degree program (1649010401).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	FAA FAR Part 147	
01.0	Perform basic electricity skills.  The student will be able to:		
01.01	Calculate and measure capacitance and inductance.	App. B, A, 1. Level 2	
01.02	Calculate and measure electrical power.	App. B, A, 2. Level 2	
01.03	Measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.  	App. B, A, 3. Level 3	
01.04	Determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits.	App. B, A, 4. Level 3	
01.05	Read and interpret aircraft electrical-circuit diagrams, including solid-state devices and logic functions.	App. B, A, 5. Level 3	
01.06	Inspect and service batteries.	App. B, A, 6. Level 3	
01.07	Utilize proper electrical safety procedures.		
01.08	Troubleshoot electrical systems.		
02.0	Perform basic aircraft drawing skills.  The student will be able to:		
02.01	Use aircraft drawings, symbols, and system schematics.	App. B, B, 7. Level 2	
02.02	Draw sketches of repairs and alterations.	App. B, B, 8. Level 3	
02.03	Use blueprint information.	App. B, B, 9. Level 3	
02.04	Use graphs and charts.	App. B, B, 10. Level 3	
03.0	Demonstrate aircraft weight and balance skills.  The student will be able to:		
03.01	Properly configure aircraft for weighing and capable of setting up and using weighing equipment.		
03.02	Weigh aircraft.	 App. B, C, 11. Level 2	
03.03	Perform complete weight-and-balance check and record data.	 App. B, C, 12. Level 3	
04.0	Maintain aircraft fluid lines and fittings.  The student will be able to:		
04.01	Utilize proper personal safety procedures for fluid lines and fittings.		
04.02	Fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings.	App. B, D, 13. Level 3	
05.0	Perform aircraft materials and processes skills.  The student will be able to:		
05.01	Identify and select appropriate nondestructive testing methods.	App. B, E, 14. Level 1	
05.02	Perform dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections.	App. B, E, 15. Level 2	
05.03	Perform basic heat-treating processes.	App. B, E, 16. Level 1	
05.04	Identify and select aircraft hardware and materials.	App. B, E, 17. Level 3	
05.05	Inspect and check welds.	App. B, E, 18. Level 3	
05.06	Perform precision measurements.	App. B, E, 19. Level 3	
05.07	Perform safety wiring techniques.		
06.0	Perform ground operations and servicing duties.  The student will be able to:		
06.01	Start, ground operate, move, service, and secure aircraft and identify typical ground-operations hazards.	App. B, F, 20. Level 2	
06.02	Identify and select fuels.	App. B, F, 21. Level 2	
06.03	Comply with prescribed shop and personal safety procedures.		
07.0	Perform cleaning and corrosion control operations.  The student will be able to: 		
07.01	Identify and select cleaning materials.	App. B, G, 22. Level 3	
07.02	Inspect, identify, remove, and treat aircraft corrosion and perform aircraft cleaning.	App. B, G, 23. Level 3	
07.03	Identify and utilize appropriate equipment for cleaning and corrosion control.		
07.04	Observe appropriate personal safety procedures for corrosive chemicals.		
08.0	Demonstrate mathematical skills.  The student will be able to:		
08.01	Extract roots and raise numbers to a given power.	App. B, H, 24. Level 3	
08.02	Determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes by solving problems for volume, weight, area, circumference, and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.	App. B, H, 25. Level 3	
08.03	Solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems.	App. B, H, 26. Level 3	
08.04	Perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers.	App. B, H, 27. Level 3	
08.05	Solve linear inequalities in one variable and applied problems.		
08.06	Factor polynomials.		
08.07	Simplify algebraic fractions, complex fractions and solve rational and literal equations and applied problems.		
08.08	Determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes.		
08.09	Solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems.		
08.10	Perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers.		
08.11	Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solve graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables.		
08.12	Solve and graph quadratic equations and inequalities with real solutions and solve related word problems.		
08.13	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.		
08.14	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.		
08.15	Determine the correct purchase price, to include sales tax, for a materials list containing a minimum of six items.		
08.16	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and local taxes and their computation.		
09.0	Maintain forms and records.  The student will be able to:		
09.01	Write descriptions of work performed including aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions using typical aircraft maintenance records.	App. B, I, 28. Level 3	
09.02	Complete required maintenance forms, records, and inspection reports.	App. B, I, 29. Level 3	
10.0	Apply principles of basic physics.  The student will be able to:		
10.01	Use and understand the principles of simple machines; sound, fluid, and heat dynamics; basic aerodynamics; aircraft structures; and theory of flight.	App. B, J, 30. Level 2	
10.02	Understand molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reactions, and moisture content.		
10.03	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.		
10.04	Identify health-related problems which may result from exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.		
10.05	Understand pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury and K.P.A.		
11.0	Demonstrate the use of maintenance publications.  The student will be able to:		
11.01	Demonstrate ability to read, comprehend, and apply information contained in FAA and manufacturers' aircraft maintenance specifications, data sheets, manuals, publications, and related Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, and Advisory material.	App. B, K, 31. Level 3	
11.02	Identify the information in Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 65 pertaining to eligibility for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certification and ratings.		
11.03	Identify the FAA requirements that must be satisfied in order to display the FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.		
11.04	Read technical data.	App. B, K, 32. Level 3	
12.0	Interpret mechanic privileges.  The student will be able to:		
12.01	Exercise mechanic privileges within the limitations prescribed by Part 65 of this chapter.	App. B, L, 33. Level 3	
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician (AMT) with an FAA Powerplant rating.  The student will be able to:		
13.01	Conduct a job search for an AMT position.		
13.02	Secure information about the requirements for an AMT in a particular firm.		
14.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.  The student will be able to:		
14.01	Exhibit the ability to get along with others.		
14.02	Discuss the importance of human relations.		
14.03	Develop and demonstrate the unique human relations skills needed for successful job attainment and progress in supervising others.		
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of skills and attitudes the supervisor needs for effective performance.  The student will be able to:		
15.01	Describe leadership theory and its complexity.		
15.02	Discuss how a new supervisor is introduced to leadership responsibilities.		
15.03	Identify the legal and social environment for supervision.		
15.04	Discuss pertinent legislation and the role of government intervention.		
15.05	Describe problems in union and non-union organizations.		
16.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.  The student will be able to:		
16.01	Assume responsibility in planning and coordinating resources.		
16.02	Demonstrate effective decision making and problem-solving techniques.		
16.03	Implement methods of work improvement.		
17.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.  The student will be able to:		
17.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.		
17.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.		
17.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.		
17.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.		
17.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.		
17.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.		
17.07	Describe the importance of clear and concise writing.		
17.08	Demonstrate proficiency in the effective use of speech and vocabulary.		
17.09	Explain the importance of good listening skills.		
17.10	Discuss the role communication plays in management.		
17.11	Demonstrate the components of the communication process.		
17.12	Demonstrate effective written communication skills.		
17.13	Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.		
17.14	Write technical reports.		
18.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:		
18.01	Conduct a job search.		
18.02	Secure information about a job.		
18.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job.		
18.04	Complete a job application form correctly.		
18.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.		
18.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.		
18.07	Identify acceptable work habits.		
18.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate job changes.		
18.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health and grooming habits.		
18.10	Exhibit punctuality, initiative, courtesy, loyalty and honesty.		
18.11	Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).		
19.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer skills.  The student will be able to:		
19.01	Demonstrate use of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.		
19.02	Demonstrate use of Internet including locating information, copying, and printing web-based information.		
19.03	Demonstrate general knowledge of computer components.		
19.04	Demonstrate the location and use of antivirus capability.		
19.05	Demonstrate the ability to communicate by e-mail.		

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as aircraft mechanics.  Graduates will be eligible to pursue FAA certification as general mechanics and will be trained to troubleshoot maintenance problems in the aviation industry.  This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation. 

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Aviation industry; planning, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, health, safety, and environmental issues.  

An important note to consider is that each FAR PART 147 school must be approved by the FAA before any students can be placed in the program.

Required FAA exams include GENERAL written, oral, and practical.  The only way a person can get authorization to take these examinations is to (1) graduate from an approved school or (2) obtain permission from the FAA to take the test based on prior experience on certified aircraft.  Schools cannot grant permission (FAA FAR, Part 65 and Part 147, Subpart C 147.31).

Since an Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) is certified and inspected by the FAA, satisfaction of FAR Part 147 requirements should be the primary concern of an AMTS.  When local and state educational requirements conflict with the FAA’s regulation of an AMTS, those requirements must be resolved to satisfy FAR Part 147.  In other words, FAA standards take precedence over other requirements.  The FAA specifies minimum hours required and encourages schools to exceed minimum standards for the curriculum.  The course content specified by the FAA may not be lowered.  

“FAA FAR Part 147” identifies standards required by the FAA.  Minimum teaching levels expected by the FAA also appear:

Level 1:  Knowledge of general principles.
Level 2:  Knowledge of general principles and limited practical application.
Level 3:  Knowledge of general principles with a high degree of practical application and hands-on skill levels according to FAA FAR Part 147: 

For subjects taught at Level 3, all special tools required to meet “return to service” standards must be in satisfactory working condition, properly calibrated/tested, and of the proper kind for the purpose for which they are intended.  Tools should include an adequate supply of special tools appropriate to the ratings and curriculum.  If students are required to provide hand tools, then the school should list the specific tools with the curriculum and provide a copy of this list to the students.  Shop equipment and special tools should be maintained in good working order and be in a condition for safe operation.  All tools and equipment should be maintained in good working order and be in a condition for safe operation.  

FAA FAR Part 147 states:  Each certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School shall provide facilities, equipment, and material equal to the standards currently required for the issue of the certificate and rating that it holds.

Refer to FAA FAR Part 147 and industry publications for more information about required levels of proficiency, hours of instruction, and updates to occupational titles and training requirements.  Keeping pace with the standards of industry and maintaining a high quality of training requires ongoing linkages with industry and FAA representatives.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.