The courses taught within the program include:
Aviation General Science I: Mathematics and General Physics, 5.0 Credits:
An introduction to aircraft types, nomenclature, and basic aerodynamics. This course addresses algebraic operations, fractions, exponents, roots, and geometric analysis as applicable to aircraft design, power plant operations, and aeronautical physics. Basic principles of physics for mechanics such as simple machines, heat dynamics, fluid and gas laws, work and power, and air pressure are covered. The basic principles of aircraft weight and balance are presented along with the process required to locate weight and balance information safely weighs an aircraft and compute the center of gravity in various configurations.
Aviation General Science II: Tools, Surfaces, and Corrosion Control, 4.5 Credits
A study into the charts, diagrams, and text, which show the area dimensions, stations, access doors, zoning, and physical locations of the major structural members of the aircraft. This course includes an explanation of the system of zoning and measurements used. An introduction to the tools, hardware and materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair, to include proper handling and inspection thereof and practical application of the various types of nondestructive testing of metals are covered. A study of various types of corrosion cause and corrective measures used to control corrosion of different types of metals in aircraft construction is completed.
Aviation General Science III: Maintenance Forms and Records, 4.5 Credits
The student is introduced to the use of technical literature, FAA publications, forms, and records, micro fiche, and Federal Aviation Regulations regarding maintenance personnel. This course introduces the types of rigid and flexible lines and fittings used to convey fluids in aircraft systems, their installation, inspection, and maintenance. This also includes a presentation illustrating aircraft services procedures, ground handling of aircraft and safety procedures. An introduction to the types of powerplants used on aircraft, the nomenclature associated with these powerplants, their major components and operating cycles will be covered. Reciprocating, turbine, and inducted fan type engines will be discussed.
Aviation General Science IV: Basic Electricity, 4.5 Credits
This course offers an introduction to electrical theory and operation. Students learn to calculate and measure voltage, current, and resistance; build and analyze simple circuits, and use electrical schematics. It also includes instruction in Alternating Current Electricity, its theory, operation, associated components as well as basic electronics theory and solid-state devices.