Course Overview
The introduction to Aircraft Maintenance course will give participants an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of tools, hand skills, servicing, maintenance releases, and safety that are used by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. This two day immersive course will provide pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and prospective aircraft maintenance engineers the foundational knowledge to better understand the aircraft they fly, or one day hope to work on.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$380.94
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Assess operability of an aircraft
- Describe reciprocating and turbine engines
- Identify the requirements for a maintenance release, including Journey Log paperwork standards, applying MELs, and understanding the communication/involvement with an AME
- Describe safety risks and use safety precautions while working around aircraft
- Describe and demonstrate methods of servicing an aircraft
- Identify regulations and manuals required for aircraft maintenance and walk around procedures
- Demonstrate use of tools to perform elementary work on an aircraft
- Lockwire and carry out basic inspection/checks on reciprocating and turbine engines
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of AVFL 1132 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93463
Dates
Jan 23 - Jan 24 Loading
- CRN 93463
- $380.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 - Jan 24 | Sat, Sun | 08:00 - 16:00 | Aerospace Technology ATC |
Duration
2 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
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Status
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