Classes in amt

AMT 100 General Aircraft Technology 9.0 units
Description: This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) certificate. The course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the use of basic hand tools and measuring devices; basic physics and math; aircraft materials, processes and hardware, procedures for clean and corrosion control; weight and balance techniques; and human factors. Both theory and practical application to aircraft systems are taught. Approval from a Gavilan College counselor must be obtained before registering for this class. COREQUISITE: AMT 110, Airframe Maintenance Technology. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrates the ability to meet the written test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
2. Demonstrates the ability to meet the oral/practical test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
3. Demonstrate the ability to inspect and determine if components and aircrafts meet airworthy standards outlined in FAA AC 43.13-1B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.


AMT 101 General Aircraft Technology 9.0 units
Description: This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) certificate. This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the use of maintenance publications, maintenance forms and records with emphasis on A and P mechanic privileges and limitations. Basic electricity for aircraft from Ohm's Law through transistor theory will be taught as well as ground operation and servicing of aircraft. Both theory and practical application to aircraft are taught. Approval from a Gavilan College counselor must be obtained before registering for this class. COREQUISITE: AMT 111, Airframe Structures. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrates the ability to meet the written test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
2. Demonstrates the ability to meet the oral/practical test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
3. Demonstrate the ability to inspect and determine if components and aircrafts meet airworthy standards outlined in FAA AC 43.13-1B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.


AMT 110 Airframe Maintenance Technology 13.5 units
Description: This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe certificate. The course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of airframe structures; metal structural repair; aircraft welding; aircraft instruments; communications and navigation systems; fuel systems; and cabin environmental systems. Both theory and practical application to aircraft systems is taught. COREQUISITE: AMT 100, General Aircraft Technology. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430 or math skills equivalent to elementary algebra.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrates the ability to meet the written test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
2. Demonstrates the ability to meet the oral/practical test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
3. Demonstrate the ability to inspect and determine if components and aircrafts meet airworthy standards outlined in FAA AC 43.13-1B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.


AMT 111 Airframe Structures 13.5 units
Description: This course is an FAA Part 147 course designed to prepare the student for their FAA Airframe certificate. The course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of nonmetallic aircraft structures including wood, fabric, composite structures. Also the study of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems; landing gear systems; electrical systems; and assembly and rigging. Both theory and practical application to aircraft systems is taught. COREQUISITE: AMT 101, General Aircraft Technology. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430 or math skills equivalent to elementary algebra.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrates the ability to meet the written test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
2. Demonstrates the ability to meet the oral/practical test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
3. Demonstrate the ability to inspect and determine if components and aircrafts meet airworthy standards outlined in FAA AC 43.13-1B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.


AMT 120 Aviation Powerplant Technology 13.5 units
Description: This course is part of the curriculum required by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain certification as an aircraft powerplant maintenance technician. This certificate allows the rated technician to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance repairs and alterations to USA FAA certificated aircraft powerplants. This Section covers the theory and practical application of operation, overhaul practices, inspection, installation, testing and troubleshooting techniques covering the subject areas of reciprocating and turbine engines, ignition, induction, supercharging, cooling and exhaust systems. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AMT 100 and AMT 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrates the ability to meet the written test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
2. Demonstrates the ability to meet the oral/practical test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
3. Demonstrate the ability to inspect and determine if components and aircrafts meet airworthy standards outlined in FAA AC 43.13-1B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.


AMT 121 Aviation Powerplant Systems Technology 13.5 units
Description: This course is part of the curriculum required by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain certification as an aircraft powerplant maintenance technician. This certificate allows the rated technician to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance repairs and alterations to USA FAA certified aircraft powerplants. This section covers theory of operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting procedures of powerplant systems and their relationship to the total powerplant installation package. To include lubrication, electrical systems, instrument systems, fuel metering, fire protection, starting systems, powerplant control systems, and the aerodynamics, theory and maintenance of propellers and their control systems. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AMT 100 and 101. Basic hand tools required. Details at the first class meeting.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrates the ability to meet the written test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
2. Demonstrates the ability to meet the oral/practical test standards outlined in FAA AC 147-3 – Certification and Operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
3. Demonstrate the ability to inspect and determine if components and aircrafts meet airworthy standards outlined in FAA AC 43.13-1B – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.


AMT 123 Independent Study 1.0 units
Description: Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Course is being deactivated. If it is every brought back, learning outcomes will be identified.


AMT 190 Occupational Work Experience/Aviation 1.0 units
Description: Occupational work experience for students who have a job related to their major. A training plan is developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. (P/NP grading) 75 hours per semester paid work = 1 unit. 60 hours non-paid (volunteer) work per semester = 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5 Section 55253. Minimum 2.00 GPA. REQUIRED: Declared vocational major.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will increase job skills in at least one of the following transferable skill sets: Communication, Research and Planning, Human Relations, Organization, Management and Leadership, Work Survival


AMT 225 Introduction to Drones 3.0 units
Description: This course introduces students to the foundations of drones including the history, systems, maintenance, payloads, data links, ground support equipment, classes of systems, categories, applications, mission planning and control and recovery systems.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and describe Drone Systems, including both fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft types. (SLO's: 7,2,1)
2. Discuss the legal aspects of Drone Operations, including FAA regulations. (SLO's: 2,7,1)
3. Discuss mission planning, as well as control and recovery systems. (SLO's: 7,2,1)


AMT 226 Drone Flight Operations and Pilot Certification 3.0 units
Description: This course will instruct students in the basic flight operations for both fixed wing and rotor wing drone aircraft, as well as prepare them to take the FAA pilot certification exam.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Perform flight skills outdoors for either a fixed wing or rotor-wing aircraft. (SLO's 7,2)
2. Demonstrate the FAA regulations for piloting drones by completing the written practice test with a score of 70% or higher. (SLO's 2,7,)


AMT 227 Drone Aerial Photography and Videography 3.0 units
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with the skills which will allow them to capture and analyze photos and videos from drones. Emphasis is placed on cameras and image software available, applications, and techniques for analyzing imagery. PREREQUISITE: AMT 225

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe how images can be acquired through the use of drones.
2. Process imagery acquired from a drone and conduct an analysis of those images.


AMT 228 Drone Maintenance Technician 3.0 units
Description: This course is designed to provide students with the skills to maintain and repair drones. Emphasis is on the various systems, including the fuel, electrical, flight control and power plant systems as well as digital central processor assembly and system support equipment. Also covers system performance criteria, operational safety, inspection techniques and diagnosis of the drone. PREREQUISITE: AMT 225

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe and perform maintenance and repair on various drone systems; including the power plant, fuel system, flight control system and electrical power system; to ensure airworthy conditions.
2. Describe, diagnose and demonstrate the maintenance and repair of on-board communication, GPS and data systems that link the drone to the ground control station.


AMT 229 Advanced Drone Aerial Photography and Cinematography 3.0 units
Description: This course is designed to teach a variety of skills in aerial photography and cinematography with drones, including: cinematic techniques during flight, video production techniques, 3D mapping, photographic techniques, panorama, video editing, and photo editing. Students will use software such as the DJI Go App, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Premiere CC, Adobe Lightroom, and Pix4D Mapper Pro to create original content that showcases a variety of professional aerial projects. PREREQUISITES: AMT 225 and AMT 227.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe and demonstrate a variety of software that can be used to capture and edit aerial photography and cinematography.
2. Create and produce an original professional video to tell a story using aerial photography and videography.


AMT 230 Data Acquisition, Mapping, and Surveys With Drones 3.0 units
Description: This class covers drone technology data acquisition and analysis. Several different sensors and data analysis programs will be explored. PREREQUISITES: AMT 225 and AMT 227.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Use programming to solve problems relating to drone technology.
2. Utilize drone technology and at least 1 sensor in the acquisition of data, the analysis of this data, and the presentation of intelligent conclusions based on this data.


AMT 232 Drones in Business and Industry 3.0 units
Description: This course will provide individuals with information on how to start a drone business as well as the types of business and industry opportunities that are available with drones. The ethical implications of drone use will also be discussed. This class is designed for those entrepreneurs looking to start their own drone business.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. List and describe 5 different types of drone business applications and the setup required to create a successful business
2. Analyze the feasibility of starting a drone business from start to finish.


AMT 233 Drones in Agriculture 3.0 units
Description: This course will provide individuals with information about the use of drones in agriculture. With so many farming operations and large entities involved with food getting into the use of drones, there are many applications and uses for drones in agriculture. PREREQUISITES: AMT 225 and AMT 226.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain and demonstrate how to use a variety of drones, cameras/sensors, and applications to collect valuable data for agricultural purposes.
2. Describe and demonstrate how to operate a variety of drones and use the cameras/sensors necessary to collect valuable data and then create a useful deliverable to give to the client for them to use.