King Tech High School
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology Students learn about repair and maintenance of aircraft in the following subject areas: welding, fabric aircraft, bonded structures, sheet metal, and engine theory. Additionally, students will learn about aircraft hardware and lock wire as well as basic aerodynamics or how aircraft fly. All supplied safety equipment is mandatory. This is a 4-semester program taught at the University of Alaska Aviation Complex at Merrill Field. Different subject matter is covered each semester. Students can earn college credits. Courses also include: FAA, regulations, aircraft manufacturing, documentation, research, OSHA, towing, methods and procedures used in aircraft maintenance.
Grade level 11-12. Aviation Technology 2 (second semester) may be taken only after completion of Aviation Technology 1 (first semester) with a C or better, and with instructor permission.
This is a 4-semester program taught at the University of Alaska Aviation Complex at Merrill Field. Different subject matter is covered each semester. Students can earn college credits.
Why take this course?
*Take in the view and experience of working in the field of Aviation Maintenance. The focus is on aircraft maintenance and many of the tasks experienced by an AMT (Aircraft Maintenance Technician).
*Learn what is entailed in a day in the life of an AMT whether it is at Anchorage's Ted Stephens International Airport, Merrill Field, or many of the airfields in rural Alaska such as St. Mary's Airfield. This includes: aircraft maintenance theory, troubleshooting, repairing and inspecting aircraft, and understanding and maintaining logbooks, maintenance manuals, FAA documents, procedures, and much more.
*Many aviation maintenance opportunities exist in Alaska and worldwide whether aircraft are moving people and/or cargo. We look into regional, national, and international carriers. You will look into what it takes to become a certificated AMT and the opportunities that are created from there.
Timothy Rogers-Instructor
Timothy Rogers, A&P FAA Certificated Aircraft Maintenance Technician with Inspection Authorization(IA). Mr. Rogers has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from SDSU. His background includes current and past Civil military aviation experience. Worked Part 121 and Part 135 Air Carrier Aircraft.
• Credits and Certifications
0.5 Elective
0.5 Math
0.5 Physical Science
1.5 Elective
College credit available
• Courses
Aircraft Materials Processes
Aircraft Bonded Structures
Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures
Aircraft Engine Theory
• Skills
Engine operation theory and repair, both reciprocating and turbine
Magneto, spark plug and carburetor function and operation
Welding theory, performance and inspection, oxycetalyn only.
Theory and techniques used in bonded structures, wood, honeycomb and advanced composite structures.
Inspect, test and repair fiberglass, plastics, composite and laminated structures.
Sheet metal design, repair, and riveting procedures
Aircraft hardware design, selection, installation, inspection
Flight control theory operation and how airplanes fly
• Equipment
Hand tools and torque wrenches
Spark plug cleaner and other shop equipment
Welding apparatus, power shear and band saw
Hydraulic test stand
Sheet metal shear, brake and rivet tools
Tubing flare tool, aircraft handling