PROGRAM TITLE: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
Information included in this handout may change at anytime without notice and should not be considered as a binding contract between Idaho State University and students.
Program Options & Length:
Airframe, Technical Certificate 2 ½ Semesters Powerplant, Advanced Technical Certificate 4 ½ Semesters Airframe and Powerplant, Associate of Applied Science degree 4 ½ Semesters
Job Description: Aircraft Maintenance Technicians maintain airframes, powerplants, and the respective systems and components of various makes and models of aircraft. They inspect, maintain and repair operational aircraft. Technicians may overhaul and alter aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Based on a regular schedule, mechanics inspect the engines, landing gear, controls, instruments and other parts of the plane and perform necessary maintenance. They may disassemble the engine to check the parts for wear using sensitive instruments. Worn or defective parts are replaced. Technicians also may repair sheet metal surfaces; measure the tension of control cables; or check for rust, distortion and cracks in the fuselage and wings. They perform the maintenance or repair as needed according to detailed specifications. All inspections, maintenance and repairs are documented in the plane's aircraft maintenance records.
Aptitudes and Interests: Aircraft Maintenance Technicians must enjoy working with their hands and have a sincere interest in the aircraft industry. Attention to detail is important. Good reading and comprehension skills are essential.
Helpful High School Courses:
Chemistry, Mathematics, Mechanical Drawing, Physics
TUITION AND FEES
Fees apply to the current Idaho State University fee schedule located at http://www.isu.edu/finserv/costinfo.shtml.
Fees include mandatory student health insurance, any student with existing health insurance coverage may be exempt and waivers are available at http://www.isu.edu/stuhlth/insurance/pp.html .
Entry dates for this program: August
Approximate cost for books, tools, & supplies: $3,211 to $3,711
(See below for registration fees.)
For more information, Contact:
Idaho State University College of Technology Student Services Office Campus Box 8380 Pocatello, ID 83209-8380 208-282-2622
e-mail: ctech@isu.edu
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM TITLE: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
ADMISSION STEPS
Complete and return an Application for Admission along with a check or money order for $40 (non-refundable), payable to Idaho State University. You may also apply online via the Idaho State University home page: www.isu.edu . Click on Prospective Students.
Submit official college transcripts, if applicable, from each accredited institution of higher education that you have attended.
Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED scores (Not required if you have completed and submitted proof of 14 or more academic credits from an accredited institution of higher education.)
Meet with a College of Technology counselor, if desired, to obtain more in-depth information. To make an appointment, call (208)282-2622.
Either:
1. Complete the COMPASS Placement test. This test enables us to place you in the appropriate classes to enhance your success in college.
2. Submit ACT/SAT scores, valid for seven (7) years from the date of testing. ACT scores are not required for acceptance to the College of Technology, however they are required to qualify for some scholarships
Apply for financial aid if needed. Questions, call (208) 282-2756.
Former College of Technology students who have been out of school one semester or more must complete the necessary forms in the Student Services office before returning to the program. Re-entering student must meet the requirements as outlined in the catalog effective at the date of their re-enrollment.
Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and the federal government, including applicable executive orders pertaining to civil rights. All rights, privileges, and activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, national origin or veteran status. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Evidence of practices that are not consistent with such a policy should be reported to: Leonard E. “Buddy” Frazier, Affirmative Action Director; Museum
Building, Room 422 Box 8315.E-mail frazleon@isu.edu, (208) 282-3964.
Idaho State University is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with documented disabilities. If you have a diagnosed disability or if you believe that you have a disability that might require reasonable accommodations, please contact: Dennis J. Toney, ADA Disabilities and Resource Center Director; Gravely Hall, Room 123 Box 8121.E-mail tonedenn@isu.edu, (208)282-3599.
Licensure, certification, and/or employment applications related to some degree programs require students to disclose any history of criminal prosecution which may include the student’s driving record. Students who have a criminal history are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing agency or meet with the coordinator of the program they are interested in, prior to beginning classes, to discuss potential impediments to licensure, certification, or employment.
PROGRAM TITLE: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE SEQUENCE
1st Semester - Fall
Cert ATC AAS Course # Course Title Credits x x x AIRM 120 Structural Welding 2 x x x AIRM 101 Mathematics 3 x x x AIRM 103 Truss Structures 3 x x x AIRM 104 Materials and Processes 7 x x x AIRM 107 Forms and Regulations 3
2nd Semester - Spring
Cert ATC AAS Course # Course Title Credits x x x AIRM 102 Aircraft Drawing 1 x x x AIRM 105 Sheet metal Structures 6 x x x AIRM 108 Basic Electricity 3 x x x AIRM 109 Fluid Systems 5 x x x AIRM 110 Landing Gear Systems 4
Summer Session (1/2 semester)
Cert ATC AAS Course # Course Title Credits x x x AIRM 111 Utility Systems 3 x x x AIRM 112 Electrical Systems 5
3rd Semester - Fall
Cert ATC AAS Course # Course Title Credits x x AIRM 221 Basic Reciprocating Engines 3 x x AIRM 222 Advanced Reciprocating Engines 2 x x AIRM 228 Ignition and Cooling Systems 5 x x AIRM 226 Induction and Exhaust Systems 2 x x AIRM 227 Engine Fuel Systems 3
4th Semester - Spring
Cert ATC AAS Course # Course Title Credits x x AIRM 223 Basic Turbine Engines 3 x x AIRM 224 Advanced Turbine Engines 2 x x AIRM 225 Engine Lubrication Systems 2 x x AIRM 229 Engine Electrical and Instrument
Systems
4
x x AIRM 230 Engine Propellers 4
Students will also need to schedule the following classes if they are seeking the Associate of Applied
Science degree:
three (3) credits in communication from Goal 1 (ENGL 101); three (3) credits from Goal 2; three (3) credits from Goal 3 (mathematics); three (3) credits from Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11, or 12; and four (4) additional credits from any courses meeting the requirements of Goals 2 through 12.IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM TITLE: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
BOOKS AND TOOLS
Textbooks may be purchased at the University Bookstore located at the Pond Student Union - Building #14. Textbooks may also be purchased or reserved on-line through www.efollett.com or the bookstore’s website at www.isu.edu/bookstor. Payments may be made with cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. A shipping charge will be added for mail orders. See the bookstore’s website for more information on purchasing or reserving books or for refund policy information. Save Your Receipts!
Approximate total book and tool costs for this program's options are listed below. Additional book costs will vary depending on the courses taken to fulfill
general education requirements for the AAS degree.
For a breakdown of books by individual class requirements, you must check your course curriculum. NOTE: PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION
VENDORS:
Aviation Book Company 800-542-6657 1640 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
Jepp N Sanderson, Inc. 55 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112-5498
McGraw-Hill Publishers 800-334-7344 8171 Redwood Highway
Novato, CA 94945
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY - REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL TOOL REQUIREMENTS
The following is a list of the tools that are required for participation in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program. We recommend that if you do not already own your basic tools, you wait until the first week of school. We have several tool vendors that put together tool kits at a greatly reduced price for the students and will be available for your review in the first week.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED WITHIN THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF ATTENDANCE:
Cap, Cloth Welding 4.00 File, 10" Flat Bastard 10.00
Flint Striker 1.00
Glasses , Safety with Full Side Shield 6.00 Gloves, Leather 6.00 Goggles, Welding, #5 Lens 6.00
Tip Cleaner 2.00
APPROXIMATE TOTAL INITIAL ITEMS $35.00
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE REQUIRED AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCE:
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1 Caliper, 6" dial with fine adjustment
1 Chisel, Cold 5/16" Cut
1 set Drill, 0 - 60
1 each Extension, 1/4" drive, 2 inch and 6 inch length
1 Extension, 3/8", approx. 3 inch length 1 Extension, 3/8", approx. 8" length
1 set Gauges, 26 piece flat feeler (.0015 to .040")
1 Hammer, ball pein, approx. 12 oz. 1 Hammer, plastic tip, approx. 1 lb
1 set Hex key-7 piece (5/64, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, and 1/4)
1 Mirror, approximately 2" rectangular or round 1 Multimeter, analog or digital
1 each Pin punch, 1/4, 1/8, 3/16, 3/32, 5/32 inch points
1 Pliers, amp type wire crimping 1 Pliers, diagonal cutting, approx. 8"
1 Pliers, duckbill
1 Pliers, slip joint, approx. 6"
1 Pliers, slip joint, five adjustments, approx. 6" 1 Pliers, slip joint, five adjustments, approx. 10"
1 Punch, 6" center, 1/2" hex body 1 Ratchet, 1/4", reversible, approx. 5"
1 Ratchet, 3/8" drive, reversible, approx. 7" length 1 Ruler, 6" pocket, 1/32 & 1/64 graduations 1 Saw, Hack, adjustable blade lengths
1 Screwdriver, #1 Phillips, approx. 4" length 1 Screwdriver, #2 Phillips, approx. 8" length 1 Screwdriver, offset, 1/4" standard tip
1 each Screwdriver, offset, Phillips #1 and #2
1 each Screwdriver, standard tip, approx. 3, 4, 6, and 8 inch length 1 Screwdriver, stubby, #2 Phillips, approx. 2" length
1 Screwdriver, stubby, 1/4" standard tip, approx. 2" length 1 each Snips, aviation, left cut, right cut, and straight cut 1 each Socket, 1/4" drive, standard length, 6 point, sizes (inch):
" 1/8, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2
1 Socket, 1/2", 1/4", standard length, 6 point
1 each Socket, 3/8" drive, standard length, 6 point, sizes (inch):
" 1/2, 3/8, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, and 7/8 1 Square, Combination with protractor, 3 piece 1 Tape measure, 12 foot
1 Tool Box, Bottom, must have wheels 1 Universal joint, 1/4" drive
1 each Wrench, combination, 6 point, sizes (inch):
" 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8
APPROXIMATE TOTAL REQUIRED TOOLS $1,700.00 to $2,200.00
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE NOT REQUIRED, BUT IT WOULD BE ADVISABLE TO PURCHASE THEM WITH THE INITIAL TOOLS TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM SAVINGS:
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1 Air nozzle, safety tip 1 Cotter pin puller
1 Crowfoot set, 3/8" drive, 7/16" to 1", long or short 1 Extension, 1/4", 10" length
1 Extension, 1/4", 14" length
1 File card
1 Magnet, adjustable length pick up tool 1 Mechanical fingers
1 Pliers, snap ring, 4 piece set 1 Pliers, needle nose
1 Putty knife, approx. 6"
1 Respirator, paint solids and vapors, replaceable cartridge 1 Socket set, 1/4 drive, universal drive, 1/4" to 9/16", 6 point 1 Socket, 7/8" deep, 3/8" drive, deep broach for aircraft spark plugs
1 Wrench set, angle head, 3/8" to 9/16"
APPROXIMATE TOTAL OPTIONAL TOOLS ($500.00)
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER I. BOOKS LISTED BY COURSE (AIRM 101, 103, 104, 107, 120)
DESCRIPTIONS APPROXIMATE PRICE
AIRM 101 MATHEMATICS
AIRFRAME TEST GUIDE 2009 1560276982 15.00 GENERAL TEST GUIDE 2009 1560276975 15.00
FAR/AMT 2009 1560277026 20.00
AVIATION MECHANIC HANDBOOK (ASA-MHB-4) 1560275916 17.00 DICTIONARY OF AERONAUTICAL TERMS 1560276104 20.00
AIRM 103 TRUSS STRUCTURES
AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT MECHANICS: AIRFRAME HANDBOOK 1560270232 20.00
AIRM 104 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT MECHANICS: GENERAL HANDBOOK 1560270645 20.00
AIRM 107 FORMS AND REGULATIONS
AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, REPAIR & ALTERATIONS 1560274889 19.00 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE RECORDS #JS312 0884873198 22.00 Class fees ($10.00 each for AIRM 101, 103, 104, 107, 120) 50.00
APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS - FIRST YEAR $218.00
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER II. SUPPLIES AND OTHER EXPENSES (All items are available at ISU Bookstore)
DESCRIPTION APPROXIMATE
PRICE
Compass Kit 33.00
Eraser, Pink Pearl 1.00
French Curve, 6" 2.00
Lead, 2H 1.00
Lead, 4H 1.00
Lead, DHB 1.00
Pad, Dry Cleaning 2.00
Protractor 1.00
Scale, Architecture 3.00
Tape, Drafting 1.00
Template, Erasing 4.00
Triangle, 4" 30-60-90 3.00
Triangle, 6" 45-45-90 3.00
Triangle, 10" 30-60-90 3.00
APPROXIMATE TOTAL SUPPLIES & OTHER EXPENSES - SECOND SEMESTER $64.00
SECOND YEAR I. BOOKS LISTED BY COURSE AND OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTIONS APPROXIMATE PRICE
AIRM 221 BASIC RECIPROCATING ENGINES
AIRCRAFT POWERPLANTS MANDATORY 0077231552 89.00
AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT MECHANIC: POWER 1560270249 20.00 POWERPLANT TEST GUIDE 2009 1560277057 15.00
Class fees ($5.00 for AIRM 221, 223; $10.00 for AIRM 229; and $15.00 for AIRM 222, 224) 50.00
APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS AND OTHER EXPENSES - SECOND YEAR $174.00
II. OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTIONS APPROXIMATE PRICE
FAA written testing (3 tests) 300.00
FAA DME oral and practical testing (3 tests) 700.00 Graduation Application Fee for first Certificate/Degree 20.00 Optional fee for any additional Certificate/Degree (10.00)
APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS AND OTHER EXPENSES - SECOND YEAR $1,020.00
APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & TOOLS - ENTIRE TECHNICAL PROGRAM $3,211.00 to $3,711.00
ANTICIPATE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM:
TEXTBOOKS ASSOCIATED WITH ACADEMIC COURSES,
DAILY TRANSPORTATION TO ISU HANGAR AT POCATELLO AIRPORT,
PARKING, CHILD CARE, HOUSING.
