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2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AAS)
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Program Summary
The Department of Aviation Sciences at Southern Utah University offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). This is an FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance training associate degree program. The core curriculum is split into three sections:
- Section 1 is offered in one semester and is composed of all the AMT generals courses, which equal a total of 10 credit hours. Generals is required to be completed prior to moving into the remaining core classes. AMTA 1100 does not require completion of Generals.
- Section 2 is offered in two semesters and is composed of Airframe I and Airframe II courses, which equal a total of 22 credit hours. Section 2 is comprised of full semester courses and session courses. Once all Generals and all Airframe courses are completed, students are eligible to take the FAA generals and airframe Oral and Practical exams (commonly referred to as O&Ps) to receive their FAA-issued aircraft mechanic certificate with an airframe rating. Students will also receive the AMT Airframe (Certificate) at the completion of sections 1 and 2.
- Section 3 is offered in two semesters and is composed of Powerplant I and Powerplant II courses, which equal a total of 15 credit hours. Section 3 is comprised of full semester courses and session courses. Modalities include online and in-person courses. At the completion of the Powerplant course material, students will be eligible to take the final FAA Powerplant O&P exam and add their Powerplant rating. Students will also receive the AMT Powerplant (Certificate) at the completion of section 3.
For further information, please visit SUU Aviation.
Program Information
- A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required for any course counted toward a major or certificate within the Department of Aviation Sciences.
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Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (9+ Credits)
For an Associate of Applied Science degree, a minimum of 9 credit hours are required in the following areas: - One course in the English Core (3+ Credits)
- One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) Core (3+ Credits)
- One course in American Institutions (3 Credits)
Aviation Maintenance Technician Curriculum (54 Credits)
AMT Generals (10 Credits)
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FAA written examination will be required after completion of this section. AMT Airframe (22 Credits)
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FAA written examination will be required after completion of this section. AMT Powerplant (15 Credits)
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FAA written examination will be required after completion of this section. Elective Courses (7+ Credits)
Complete a minimum of 7 credits from the following: Free Electives and University Requirements (Associate)
Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives. For an associate’s degree, students must earn - A minimum of 60 total credits;
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework; and
- 24 credits completed through SUU.
Total Credits, AAS Degree: 63
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program will have the ability to: - Demonstrate an increased recognition and respect for aviation safety, especially in the maintenance environment, between the time they join the program and the time they complete the program.
- Demonstrate maintenance skills and knowledge deemed critical by industry. Students will possess the desirable attributes required as a certified aircraft mechanic.
- Perform maintenance on both fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft.
- Satisfy the FAA knowledge and skill requirements to become certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
- Enter the workplace with specialized knowledge in aircraft electrical and computer systems with the option of the Avionics electives.
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