Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Aviation Maintenance Administration
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

AS	
CIP Number	1647060700	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 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 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 who are seeking employment as a supervisor or frontline manager in the aviation maintenance industry. Some students will be able to obtain opportunities in maintenance and repair facilities, corporate or airline maintenance operations, and similar fields.

The content includes but is not limited to, communications skills; leadership skills; directing, planning, and controlling job tasks; human relations and employability skills; safe and efficient work practices. Students will be required to complete an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Airframe and Powerplant certification prior to the completion of the degree.

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

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours.

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic aviation terminology and history.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation operations practices, limitations, and procedures.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state, and other governmental laws, rules and policies as they relate to aviation.
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of meteorology.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation safety and human factors, including accident prevention.
06.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.
07.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.
08.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Aviation Maintenance Administration
CIP Numbers:	1647060700
Program Length:	60 credit hours

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic aviation terminology and history.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explain the overall scope and breadth of the aviation industry including its impact on the economy.	
01.02	Distinguish the terms and vocabularies that are used in the aerospace and commercial aviation industry.	
01.03	Describe the history of technological, governmental, social, and economic developments of aviation.	
01.04	Explain the different types and categories of aircraft in use in the industry by distinguishing and identifying:  Various wide body, narrow body types and general aviation aircraft.	
01.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the oversight role of the Federal Government and its effect on the aviation industry.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation operations practices, limitations, and procedures.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft systems as they apply to flight operations, including engines, fuel, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, flight controls and avionics.	
02.02	Understand the various factors of aircraft performance, including takeoff, enroute and landing limitations and weight and balance.	
02.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the function of flight operations, including pilot hiring, training, standards, safety issues, security issues, FAA and TSA regulations, documentation requirements, operations specifications, operating within the ATC system, and crew scheduling as well as flight attendant and aircraft dispatcher requirements.	
02.04	Describe maintenance operations and their role and effect on flight operations.	
02.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the flight operations professional in aviation economic and planning functions.	
02.06	Explain FAA requirements such as flight standards, types of certificates, training and record keeping, surveillance, and investigations, as well as the operator’s response and its relationship with the FAA.	
02.07	Describe the role of the National Transportation Safety Board in accident investigation, NASA’s role in aviation safety reporting systems and research, and industry-specific safety reporting programs.	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state, and other governmental laws, rules and policies as they relate to aviation.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the history and foundations of the legal and court system in the United States as it pertains to development of aviation law and regulations.	
03.02	Describe the state and federal system of trial, appellate and supreme courts as well as subject matter jurisdiction.	
03.03	Explain the role and function of the U.S. DOT, FAA, TSA, and the NTSB as it relates to their legal responsibilities and authority.	
03.04	Demonstrate knowledge of airmen rights and responsibilities, negligence, FAA enforcement, immunity, and degrees of care.	
03.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal matters relating to the aircraft manufacturing and airline industry, including warranties, products liability, negligence, accident litigation, labor, and consumer issues.	
03.06	Demonstrate knowledge of international air law, bilateral and multilateral agreements, ICAO, IATA, international jurisdiction, and limits of liability and damages.	
03.07	Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues that relate to aviation security.	
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of meteorology.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the composition, circulation, and stability of the atmosphere.	
04.02	Demonstrate an understanding of air mass development, the movement of fronts and their effect on aviation.	
04.03	Demonstrate an awareness of weather hazards to aviation and an understanding of how to avoid them.	
04.04	Demonstrate the ability to access weather information prior to and during flights through a variety of media.	
04.05	Interpret printed reports, forecasts, and graphic weather products.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation safety and human factors, including accident prevention.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Describe the nature of human factors and sources of errors.	
05.02	Discuss the issues of fatigue, body rhythms and sleep.	
05.03	Describe the effects of fitness and health on human performance.	
05.04	Discuss how motivation and leadership affects safety in aviation.	
05.05	Discuss the role of training devices and education in reducing errors and increasing safety.	
05.06	Describe how an aviation safety program is designed to create an environment of safety awareness and accident prevention.	
06.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Develop and demonstrate the unique human relations skills needed for successful job attainment and progress in supervising others.	
06.02	Identify the legal and social environment for supervision.	
06.03	Discuss pertinent legislation and the role of government intervention.	
06.04	Compare and contrast union and non-union organizations.	
07.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify techniques and strategies in planning and coordinating resources.	
07.02	Demonstrate effective decision making and problem-solving techniques.	
07.03	Compare and contrast methods of work improvement, including quality assurance techniques.	
08.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.   	
08.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupational area.	
08.03	Read and follow written and oral English instructions.  	
08.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
08.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.	
08.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.	
08.07	Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate computer skills.	
08.08	Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Describe positions available and requirements for careers in aviation administration.	
09.02	Describe qualification and certification requirements for careers in aviation administration.	
09.03	Describe the process of obtaining the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician - Airframe Certificate.	
09.04	Describe the process of obtaining the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician - Powerplant Certificate.	

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. 

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

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.