AMT  Aviation Maintenance Technology

Degrees and Certificates Offered

• Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS Degree)
• Two-year Certificate
• One year Airframe Certificate
• One year Powerplant Certificate

Prerequisites

• Completion of AMT 101

• placement into Reading 90 (or higher)

• placement into Writing 90  (or higher)

• Math Competency -                                                                                                          

        Student must complete PCC Math 60 prior to, or concurrently with, the first term of AMT program classes.

         --OR-- 

        Student who places above PCC MTH 60 or has taken a higher than PCC MTH 60 course equivalency at another institution, must take the (free) AMT Department Math Competency Test. To take this test, please have your academic transcript evaluated by an academic advisor for math placement. Then contact either Gratia Minor at 971-722-7387 or gminor@pcc.edu [opens in new window], or Marshall Pryor at 971-722-7233 or mpryor@pcc.edu [opens in new window], to obtain the Testing Center Permission Form for the AMT Math Competency Test. This test must be passed prior to registration into the first term of AMT program courses.

~~For more details about AMT program admissions, and meeting the Math Competency, please visit the AMT department's website: click here.

Getting Started

1. PCC Admissions

2. Take PCC College Placement Tests or take transcripts of prior college credits completed to an academic advisor for evaluation of Reading, Writing, and/or Math placements. Refer to the Math Competency requirement outlined under program prerequisites. In addition to meeting writing and reading placement prerequisites, you must also meet the math competency prerequisite. 

3. Complete PCC Orientation

4. Complete AMT 101 (For course schedule, click here)
   
             The next AMT 101* class is:    

        Summer 2013

         CRN: 30606  

         R.Creek Bldg 6 Rm 110   

         7:00am - 12:00pm       

          Sa      13-July-2013 and  20-July-2013  (Must attend both days)      

    5.  Once all prerequisites have been met, you are eligible to register for AMT first term courses    

           (AMT 105, 106, and 107).   

            NOTE:  AMT admits 20 students into the program twice a year: fall and winter term only.  This means that new students begin the AMT program either fall or winter term only.  Any exceptions to this would have to be approved by the department chair, Marshall Pryor mpryor@pcc.edu 971-722-7233    

AMT students:

All AMT students have their own program advisor based on the first letter of the student's last name. For advice regarding making changes to the flow of your AMT program classes, please contact your department advisor.:

              A - F        David Parish       (503) 614-7030
              G - L        Dave Kercher     (503) 614-7451
              M - R       Steve Phillips      (503) 614-7028 
              S - Z         Marshall Pryor    (503) 614-7233 (dept. chair)

Any questions regarding Associate Degree requirements can be directed to Gratia Minor.  I am more than happy to discuss AAS degree writing, math and General Education requirements with you.

$ Scholarships $

There are many scholarships available to AMT students.  Click here for a list of current scholarships and their due dates.  This "Finding Funding" powerpoint also provides some helpful guidance related to the scholarship sources and the application process:  Finding Funding 101

AMT Website

AMT Department website

Please visit the FAQ page for answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the program.  The department web page includes details regarding program costs, occupational outlook, required tools, and much, much more.  

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Spring 2013 Newsletter