The Aircraft Structural Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in aircraft structures manufacture and repair. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft structural theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive and Aircraft Structural Technology diploma and are qualified as aircraft structural specialists.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
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| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
ASTT 1010 Basic Blueprint Reading This course introduces basic blueprint reading. Emphasis will be placed on reading and interpreting blueprints found in a manufacturing environment. Topics include: lines and symbols, orthographic drawings, views, material, form and position, title blocks, sketching, features, and sections.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2273 | 4 |
ASTT 1030 Structural Fundamentals Introduces the fundamental concepts required in aerospace structural manufacturing and repair. Emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and precision. Topics include: safety, flat pattern layout, quality standards, fasteners, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2275 | 6 |
ASTT 1020 Aircraft Blueprint Reading This course introduces aerospace specific blueprint information which builds on a basic knowledge of blueprint terminology and symbols.Topics include:dimensioning standards and practices, blueprint components, interpretation of reference planes and coordinate systems, engineering numbering and revision system, body/field of the drawing, detail drawings, configurated/method/undimensioned drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2274 | 3 |
ASTT 1040 Structural Layout & Fabrication Continues the development of knowledge and skills required to perform basic aerospace layout and fabrication. Emphasizes the safe use of stationary equipment. Topics include: machine safety, stationary equipment, bend allowance, fasteners layout, parts fabrication, special fasteners, and geometric functions.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2276 | 6 |
ASTT 1050 Aerospace Quality Management Introduces the student to the concept of Aerospace Quality Management Systems used in the American workplace.Topics include:History of quality management, principles of quality, tools used in quality systems, quality team building.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2277 | 3 |
ASTT 1070 Aerodynamics This course presents the theory of flight and aircraft design as it applies to the manufacturing and repair processes. Topics include: terminology, theory of flight, structural design, control surfaces, and stress and fatigue.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2278 | 2 |
ASTT 1100 Sealants Provides instruction in the surface preparation, application, and safe handling of sealants used in the aerospace structures repair and manufacturing industry.Topics include: safety; surface preparation; sealants application; sealants shelf life; sealants cure times; and sealants removal.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2280 | 2 |
ASTT 1090 Composites & Bonded Structures Emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate and repair bonded and composite aircraft parts.Topics include: safety, terms, classification and characteristics, inspection techniques, and application.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2279 | 4 |
ASTT 1110 Corrosion Control Emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills necessary to assess damage due to corrosion and take corrective action.Topics include:safety; corrosion theory; corrosion types; corrosion removal, repair, and treatment; and corrosion prevention.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2281 | 5 |
ASTT 1120 Aircraft Metallurgy Introduces the types of metals used in aircraft construction and provides a study of their properties and working characteristics.Topics include: safety, types of metals, properties of metals, methods of identification, heat treatment, temper designations, and working characteristics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2282 | 4 |
ASTT 1180 Aircraft Technical Publication Continues the study of aircraft technical publications found in the manufacturing and repair process. Research skills necessary to locate information in technical publications will be emphasized. Topics include: document control numbers; technical publications; instructional repair manuals; aircraft transport association (ATA) codes; technical orders; tech order system, general; tech order, aircraft specific; and industry specific manuals.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Aircraft Structural Technician, ISBN 978-0970810908, $27.95
- Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists, ISBN 978-1-4018-6256-5, $108.49
- ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Starrett Tempered Measuring Scale, $5
2283 | 3 |
| * 53 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
