Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

The standards and/or benchmarks for this program were updated for the 2026-27 academic year.

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

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1649010401	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	83 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked 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 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 powerplant and 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.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 83 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Regulated Programs

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for establishing uniform minimum standards for training and certification of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics.

For more information about please visit: 

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/committees/documents/index.cfm/document/information/documentID/461

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

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	Perform basic reciprocating engine skills.
14.0	Perform basic turbine engine skills.
15.0	Perform engine inspection.
16.0	Maintain engine instrument systems.
17.0	Maintain engine fire protection systems.
18.0	Maintain engine electrical systems.
19.0	Maintain lubrication systems.
20.0	Maintain ignition systems.
21.0	Maintain fuel metering systems.
22.0	Maintain engine fuel systems.
23.0	Maintain induction and engine airflow systems.
24.0	Maintain engine cooling systems.
25.0	Maintain engine exhaust systems.
26.0	Maintain aircraft propellers.
27.0	Maintain unducted fans.
28.0	Maintain auxiliary power units
29.0	Maintain wood structures.
30.0	Perform aircraft covering.
31.0	Apply aircraft finishes.
32.0	Repair sheet metal structures.
33.0	Perform aircraft welding.
34.0	Perform airframe assembly and rigging.
35.0	Perform airframe inspection.
36.0	Maintain aircraft landing gear systems.
37.0	Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
38.0	Maintain cabin atmosphere control systems.
39.0	Maintain aircraft instrument systems.
40.0	Maintain communication and navigation systems.
41.0	Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
42.0	Inspect or repair aircraft electrical systems.
43.0	Inspect and repair position and warning systems.
44.0	Maintain ice and rain control systems.
45.0	Inspect and repair aircraft fire protection systems.
46.0	Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician (AMT) with an FAA Powerplant rating.
47.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.
48.0	Demonstrate knowledge of skills and attitudes the supervisor needs for effective performance.
49.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.
50.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
51.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
52.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Aviation Maintenance Management
CIP Numbers:	1649010401
Program Length:	83 credit hours

Note: The framework for the Aviation Maintenance Management AS degree shall comply with the FAA-S-ACS-1, Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards, November 1, 2021.  The current standard can be found at: 
https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs

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	Perform basic reciprocating engine skills.  The student will be able to:		
13.01	Inspect and repair a radial engine.	App. D, I, A, 1. Level 1	
13.02	Overhaul reciprocating engine.	App. D, I, A, 2. Level 2	
13.03	Inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations.	App. D, I, A, 3. Level 3	
13.04	Install, troubleshoot, and remove reciprocating engines.	App. D, I, A, 4. Level 3	
14.0	Perform basic turbine engine skills.  The student will be able to:		
14.01	Overhaul turbine engine.	App. D, I, B, 5. Level 2	
14.02	Inspect, check, service, and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations.	App. D, I, B, 6. Level 3	
14.03	Install, troubleshoot, and remove turbine engines.	App. D, I, B, 7. Level 3	
15.0	Perform engine inspection.  The student will be able to:		
15.01	Perform powerplant conformity and air worthiness inspections.	App. D, I, C, 8. Level 3	
16.0	Maintain engine instrument systems.  The student will be able to:		
16.01	Troubleshoot, service, and repair electrical and mechanical fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems.	App. D, II, A, 9. Level 2	
16.02	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical engine temperature, pressure, and revolutions per minute (rpm) indicating systems.	App. D, II, A, 10. Level 2	
17.0	Maintain engine fire protection systems.  The student will be able to:		
17.01	Inspect, check service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fire detection and extinguishing systems.	 App. D, II, B, 11. Level 3	
18.0	Maintain engine electrical systems.  The student will be able to:		
18.01	Repair engine electrical system components.	App. D, II, C, 12. Level 2	
18.02	Install, check and service engine electrical wiring, controls, indicators, and protective devices.	App. D, II, C, 13. Level 3	
19.0	Maintain lubrication systems.  The student will be able to:		
19.01	Identify and select lubricants.	App. D, II, D, 14. Level 2	
19.02	Repair engine lubrication system components.	App. D, II, D, 15. Level 2	
19.03	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine lubrication system.	App. D, II, D, 16. Level 3	
20.0	Maintain ignition systems.  The student will be able to:		
20.01	Overhaul magneto and ignition harness.	App. D, II, E, 17. Level 2	
20.02	Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and components.	App. D, II, E, 18. Level 2	
20.03	Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine electrical starting systems.	App. D, II, E, 19a. Level 3	
20.04	Inspect, service, and troubleshoot turbine engine pneumatic starting systems.		
21.0	Maintain fuel metering systems.  The student will be able to:		
21.01	Troubleshoot and adjust turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls.	App. D, II, F, 20. Level 1	
21.02	Overhaul carburetor.	App. D, II, F, 21. Level 1	
21.03	Repair engine fuel metering system components.	App. D, II, F, 22. Level 2	
21.04	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems.	App. D, II, F, 23. Level 3	
22.0	Maintain engine fuel systems.  The student will be able to:		
22.01	Repair engine fuel system components.	App. D, II, G, 24. Level 2	
22.02	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fuel systems.	App. D, II, G, 25. Level 3	
23.0	Maintain induction and engine airflow systems.  The student will be able to:		
23.01	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine ice and rain control systems.	App. D, II, H, 26. Level 2	
23.02	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair heat exchangers, superchargers and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems.	App. D, II, H, 27. Level 1	
23.03	Inspect, check, service, and repair carburetor air intake and induction manifolds.	App. D, II, H, 28. Level 3	
24.0	 Maintain engine cooling systems.  The student will be able to:		
24.01	Repair engine cooling system components.	App. D, II, I, 29. Level 2	
24.02	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine cooling systems.	App. D, II, I, 30. Level 3	
25.0	Maintain engine exhaust systems.  The student will be able to:		
25.01	Repair engine exhaust system components.	App. D, II, J, 31. Level 2	
25.02	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair engine exhaust systems.	App. D, II, J, 32a. Level 3	
25.03	Troubleshoot and repair engine thrust reverser systems and related components.	App. D, II, J, 32b. Level 1	
26.0	Maintain aircraft propellers.  The student will be able to:		
26.01	Inspect, check, service and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems.	App. D, II, K, 33. Level 1	
26.02	Identify and select propeller lubricants.	App. D, II, K, 34. Level 2	
26.03	Balance propellers.	App. D, II, K, 35. Level 1	
26.04	Repair propeller control system components.	App. D, II, K, 36. Level 2	
26.05	Inspect, check, service, and repair fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers, and propeller governing systems.	App. D, II, K, 37. Level 3	
26.06	Install, troubleshoot and remove propellers.	App. D, II, K, 38. Level 3	
26.07	Repair aluminum alloy propeller blades.	App. D, II, K, 39. Level 3	
27.0	Maintain unducted fans.   The student will be able to:		
27.01	Inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems and components.	App. D, II, L, 40. Level 1	
28.0	Maintain auxiliary power units.  The student will be able to:		
28.01	Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot turbine-driven auxiliary power units.		
29.0	Maintain wood structures.  The student will be able to:		
29.01	Service and repair wood structures.	App. C, I, A, 1. Level 1	
29.02	Identify wood defects.	App. C, I, A, 2. Level 1	
29.03	Inspect wood structures.	App. C, I, A, 3. Level 1	
30.0	Perform aircraft covering.  The student will be able to:		
30.01	Select and apply fabric and fiberglass covering materials.	App. C, I, B, 4. Level 1	
30.02	Inspect, test and repair fabric and fiberglass.	App. C, I, B, 5. Level 1	
31.0	Apply aircraft finishes.  The student will be able to:		
31.01	Apply trim, letters and touch-up paint.	App. C, I, C, 6. Level 1	
31.02	Identify and select aircraft finishing materials.	App. C, I, C, 7. Level 2	
31.03	Apply finishing materials.	App. C, I, C, 8. Level 2	
31.04	Inspect finishes and identify defects.	App. C, I, C, 9. Level 2	
31.05	Demonstrate an understanding of common safety practices dealing with paints and solvents.		
32.0	Repair sheet metal structures.  The student will be able to:		
32.01	Select, install, and remove special fasteners for metallic, bonded, and composite structures.	App. C, I, D, 10. Level 2	
32.02	Inspect bonded structures.	App. C, I, D, 11. Level 2	
32.03	Inspect, test, and repair fiberglass, plastics, honeycomb, composite, and laminated primary and secondary structures.	App. C, I, D, 12. Level 2	
32.04	Inspect, check, service, and repair windows, doors, and interior furnishings.	App. C, I, D, 13. Level 2	
32.05	Inspect and repair sheet-metal structures.	App. C, I, D, 14. Level 3	
32.06	Install conventional rivets.	App. C, I, D, 15. Level 3	
32.07	Form, lay out, and bend sheet metal.	App. C, I, D, 16. Level 3	
33.0	Perform aircraft welding.  The student will be able to:		
33.01	Weld magnesium and titanium.	App. C, I, E, 17. Level 1	
33.02	Solder stainless steel.	App. C, I, E, 18. Level 1	
33.03	Fabricate tubular structures.	App. C, I, E, 19. Level 1	
33.04	Solder, braze, gas-weld and arc-weld steel.	App. C, I, E, 20. Level 2	
33.05	 Weld aluminum and stainless steel.	App. C, I, E, 21. Level 1	
34.0	Perform airframe assembly and rigging.  The student will be able to:		
34.01	Rig rotary-wing aircraft.	App. C, I, F, 22. Level 1	
34.02	Rig fixed-wing aircraft.	App. C, I, F, 23. Level 2	
34.03	Check alignment of structures.	App. C, I, F, 24. Level 2	
34.04	Assemble aircraft components, including flight control surfaces.	App. C, I, F, 25. Level 3	
34.05	Balance, rig, and inspect movable primary and secondary flight control surfaces.	App. C, I, F, 26. Level 3	
34.06	Jack aircraft.	App. C, I, F, 27. Level 3	
35.0	Perform airframe inspection.  The student will be able to:		
35.01	Perform conformity and airworthiness inspections.	App. C, I, G, 28. Level 3	
36.0	Maintain aircraft landing gear systems.  The student will be able to:		
36.01	Inspect, check, service, and repair landing gear, retraction systems, shock struts, bakes, wheels, tires, and steering systems.	App. C, II, A, 29. Level 3	
36.02	Utilize proper safety procedures and equipment when working on aircraft with electrical or hydraulic power on.		
36.03	Utilize proper safety procedures when working on landing gear struts or wheel and tire assemblies.		
37.0	Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.  The student will be able to:		
37.01	Repair hydraulic and pneumatic power system components.	App. C, II, B, 30. Level 2	
37.02	Identify and select hydraulic fluids.	App. C, II, B, 31. Level 3	
37.03	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.	App. C, II, B, 32. Level 3	
38.0	Maintain cabin atmosphere control systems.  The student will be able to:		
38.01	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair heating, cooling, air-conditioning, pressurization systems, and air cycle machines.	App. C, II, C 33. Level 1	
38.02	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair heating, cooling, air-conditioning, and pressurization systems.	App. C, II, C 34. Level 1	
38.03	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair oxygen systems.	App. C, II, C 35. Level 2	
39.0	Maintain aircraft instrument systems.  The student will be able to:		
39.01	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair electronic flight instrument systems and both mechanical and electrical heading, speed, altitude, temperature, pressure, and position indicating systems to include the use of built-in test equipment.	App. C, II, D, 36. Level 1	
39.02	Install instruments and perform a static pressure system leak test	App. C, II, D, 37. Level 2	
40.0	Maintain communication and navigation systems.  The student will be able to:		
40.01	Inspect, check, and troubleshoot autopilot servos and approach coupling systems.	App. C, II, E, 38. Level 1	
40.02	Inspect, check, and service aircraft electronic communications and navigation systems, including VHF, ILS, LORAN, Radar beacon transponders, flight management computers, and GPWS.	App. C, II, E, 39. Level 1	
40.03	Inspect and repair antenna and electronic equipment installations.	App. C, II, E, 40. Level 2	
41.0	Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.  The student will be able to:		
41.01	Check and service fuel dump systems.	App. C, II, F, 41. Level 1	
41.02	Perform fuel management, transfer and defueling.	App. C, II, F, 42. Level 1	
41.03	Inspect, check and repair pressure fueling systems.	App. C, II, F, 43. Level 1	
41.04	Repair aircraft fuel system components.	App. C, II, F, 44. Level 2	
41.05	Inspect and repair fluid quantity indicating systems.	App. C, II, F, 45. Level 2	
41.06	Troubleshoot, service and repair fluid and temperature warning systems.	App. C, II, F, 46. Level 2	
41.07	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft fuel systems.	App. C, II, F, 47. Level 3	
42.0	Inspect and repair aircraft electrical systems.  The student will be able to:		
42.01	Repair and inspect aircraft electrical system components; crimp and splice wiring to manufacturers’ specifications; and repair pins and sockets of aircraft connectors.	App. C, II, G, 48. Level 2	
42.02	Install, check, and service airframe electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices.	App. C, II, G, 49. Level 2	
42.03	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair alternating and direct current electrical systems.	App. C, II, G, 50a. Level 3	
42.04	Inspect, check, and troubleshoot constant speed and integrated speed drive generators.	App. C, II, G, 50b. Level 1	
43.0	Inspect and repair position and warning systems.  The student will be able to:		
43.01	Inspect, check, and service speed and configuration warning systems, electrical brake controls, and anti-skid systems.	App. C, II, H, 51. Level 2	
43.02	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, and service landing gear position indicating and warning systems.	App. C, II, H, 52. Level 3	
44.0	Maintain ice and rain control systems.  The student will be able to:		
44.01	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair airframe ice and rain control systems.	App. C, II, I, 53. Level 2	
45.0	Inspect and repair aircraft fire protection systems.  The student will be able to:		
45.01	Inspect, check and service smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems.	App. C, II, J, 54. Level 1	
45.02	Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft fire detection and extinguishing systems.	App. C, II, J, 55. Level 3	
46.0	Demonstrate employability skills for an Aviation Maintenance Powerplant Technician (AMT) with an FAA Powerplant rating.  The student will be able to:		
46.01	Conduct a job search for an AMT position.		
46.02	Secure information about the requirements for an AMT in a particular firm.		
47.0	Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in supervision.  The student will be able to:		
47.01	Exhibit the ability to get along with others.		
47.02	Discuss the importance of human relations.		
47.03	Develop and demonstrate the unique human relations skills needed for successful job attainment and progress in supervising others.		
48.0	Demonstrate knowledge of skills and attitudes the supervisor needs for effective performance.  The student will be able to:		
48.01	Describe leadership theory and its complexity.		
48.02	Discuss how a new supervisor is introduced to leadership responsibilities.		
48.03	Identify the legal and social environment for supervision.		
48.04	Discuss pertinent legislation and the role of government intervention.		
48.05	Describe problems in union and non-union organizations.		
49.0	Demonstrate a practical approach to job management.  The student will be able to:		
49.01	Assume responsibility in planning and coordinating resources.		
49.02	Demonstrate effective decision making and problem-solving techniques.		
49.03	Implement methods of work improvement.		
50.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.  The student will be able to:		
50.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.		
50.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.		
50.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.		
50.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.		
50.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.		
50.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.		
50.07	Describe the importance of clear and concise writing.		
50.08	Demonstrate proficiency in the effective use of speech and vocabulary.		
50.09	Explain the importance of good listening skills.		
50.10	Discuss the role communication plays in management.		
50.11	Demonstrate the components of the communication process.		
50.12	Demonstrate effective written communication skills.		
50.13	Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.		
50.14	Write technical reports.		
51.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:		
51.01	Conduct a job search.		
51.02	Secure information about a job.		
51.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job.		
51.04	Complete a job application form correctly.		
51.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.		
51.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.		
51.07	Identify acceptable work habits.		
51.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate job changes.		
51.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health and grooming habits.		
51.10	Exhibit punctuality, initiative, courtesy, loyalty and honesty.		
51.11	Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).		
52.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer skills.  The student will be able to:		
52.01	Demonstrate use of spreadsheets, databases and word processing.		
52.02	Demonstrate use of Internet including locating information, copying and printing web-based information.		
52.03	Demonstrate general knowledge of computer components.		
52.04	Demonstrate the location and use of antivirus capability.		
52.05	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, aircraft maintenance supervisors, or aviation maintenance managers.  Graduates will be eligible to pursue FAA certification as airframe and powerplant mechanics and will be trained to troubleshoot maintenance problems and supervise mechanics 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, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.  Since 83 credit hours are required in this curriculum, two summer terms will probably be required to complete the program within two years.  Consideration should be given to making one or both summer terms a hands-on cooperative work experience for 5 credit hours. 

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; AIRFRAME written, oral, and practical; and POWERPLANT 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.  The types of tools and equipment required for Aviation General, Airframe, and Powerplant teaching include the ones listed below:  
Common hand tools, portable tools, precision tools, machine tools, torsion tools, shop equipment and machinery, specialized tools and equipment, airframe structures, aircraft, airframes, powerplants, propellers, and components of this equipment.

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.

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)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations 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. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

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.

Certificate Programs

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 AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Airline Maintenance Procedures and Records Management (0649010411) – 18 credit hours
Aviation Airframe Mechanics (0649010409) – 24 credit hours
Aviation Mechanic (0649010408) – 12 credit hours
Aviation Powerplant Mechanics (0649010410) – 24 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.