Course Overview
This advanced, comprehensive course is designed to equip students with the practical skills and hands-on experience required for a career as an Aircraft Structures Maintenance Engineer. Through a series of real-world projects, students will learn to inspect aircraft components for damage and apply approved methods for repair, fabrication, and modification. The course also includes specialized training in corrugated skin repairs, enabling students to develop the technical precision and proficiency essential for success in the field.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify various types of structural damage, including impact, fatigue, and corrosion.
- Determine the severity of damage and apply industry-standard inspection techniques.
- Implement appropriate containment measures to prevent further deterioration.
- Utilize proper tools and techniques to fabricate replacement parts for structural repairs.
- Apply modification procedures to meet design specifications and performance requirements.
- Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication.
- Execute corrugated skin repairs using industry accepted practices
- Apply the effects of human factors contributing to maintenance errors
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2026
Related Programs
Capstone Projects (AVST 4205) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Transportation
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'S' (Structures)
Diploma Full-time
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