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AMT – Aviation Maintenance Tech Outcomes

AAS - Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Make independent and accurate airworthiness judgments in the process of inspecting and maintaining aircraft structures and powerplants in accordance with applicable airworthiness requirements.	Communication Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Develop and implement a plan for aircraft maintenance action based on research and understanding of appropriate maintenance and inspection data.	Professional Competence
Troubleshoot aircraft structures, powerplants and their associated systems with a discerning recognition of the specific malfunction within the scope of the overall aircraft and associated systems and accomplish the correct maintenance action that will allow approval for return to service of the affected items.	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Professional Competence
Develop and act upon a personal attitude and plan of "Safety Awareness" and compliance that includes one’s self, ones’ co-workers, the work area, and the aircraft.	Community and Environmental Responsibility Cultural Awareness Self-Reflection
Satisfy the FAA required competencies for completing the required written, oral and practical exams for the Airframe and Powerplant ratings of the FAA Mechanic certificate.	Communication Professional Competence
Be prepared to transfer to a college or university for upper level studies in aviation or industrial management.	Professional Competence

ACERT2 - Aviation Maintenance Technology Two-Year Certificate

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Make independent and accurate airworthiness judgments in the process of inspecting and maintaining aircraft structures and powerplants in accordance with applicable airworthiness requirements.	Communication Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Develop and implement a plan for aircraft maintenance action based on research and understanding of appropriate maintenance and inspection data.	Professional Competence
Troubleshoot aircraft structures, powerplants and their associated systems with a discerning recognition of the specific malfunction within the scope of the overall aircraft and associated systems and accomplish the correct maintenance action that will allow approval for return to service of the affected items.	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Professional Competence
Develop and act upon a personal attitude and plan of "Safety Awareness" and compliance that includes one’s self, ones’ co-workers, the work area, and the aircraft.	Community and Environmental Responsibility Cultural Awareness Self-Reflection
Satisfy the FAA required competencies for completing the required written, oral and practical exams for the Airframe and Powerplant ratings of the FAA Mechanic certificate.	Communication Professional Competence

ACERT1 - Aviation Maintenance Technology: Airframe One-Year Certificate

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Make independent and accurate airworthiness judgments in the process of inspecting and maintaining airframe structures and associated systems in accordance with applicable airworthiness requirements.	Communication Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Develop and implement a plan for airframe or system maintenance action based on research and understanding of appropriate maintenance and inspection data.	Professional Competence
Troubleshoot airframe or associated system problems with a discerning recognition of the specific malfunction within the scope of the overall aircraft and associated systems and accomplish the correct maintenance action that will allow approval for return to service of the affected items.	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Professional Competence
Develop and act upon a personal attitude and plan of "Safety Awareness" and compliance that includes one’s self, ones’ co-workers, the work area, and the aircraft.	Community and Environmental Responsibility Cultural Awareness Self-Reflection
Satisfy the FAA required competencies for completing the required written, oral and practical exams for the airframe rating of the FAA Mechanic certificate.	Communication Professional Competence

ACERT1 - Aviation Maintenance Technology: Powerplant One-Year Certificate

Degree Outcomes	Core Outcomes
Make independent and accurate airworthiness judgments in the process of inspecting and maintaining aircraft powerplants in accordance with applicable airworthiness requirements.	Communication Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Develop and implement a plan of powerplant maintenance action based on research and understanding of appropriate maintenance and inspection data.	Professional Competence
Troubleshoot powerplant problems with a discerning recognition of the specific malfunction within the scope of the larger engine and associated systems and accomplish the correct maintenance action that will allow approval for return to service of the affected items.	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Professional Competence
Develop and act upon a personal attitude and plan of "Safety Awareness" and compliance that includes one’s self, ones’ co-workers, the work area, and the aircraft.	Community and Environmental Responsibility Cultural Awareness Self-Reflection
Satisfy the FAA required competencies for completing the required written, oral and practical exams for the powerplant rating of the FAA Mechanic certificate.	Communication Professional Competence