COURSE CURRICULUM

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures program is structured into three terms, totaling 80 credits over approximately 40 weeks. Term 1 spans 15 weeks and includes foundational courses such as Aviation Hand Tools Hardware and Structure (8 credits), Physics and Drawings (4 credits), Sheet Metal and Fasteners (4 credits), Communications and Academic Skills for Aircraft Maintenance (4 credits), Introduction to Metal Aircraft Construction (5 credits), and Metal Aircraft Construction Applications (5 credits). Term 2 lasts 14 weeks and focuses on airframe and composite structures with courses including Airframe Systems (3 credits), Airframe Applications (3 credits), Introduction to Composite Structures (4 credits), Composite Fabrication and Repair Techniques (4 credits), Classic Structures (3 credits), Classic Structure Applications (3 credits), and Corrosion Control Techniques (3 credits). Term 3, the final term of 12 weeks, covers advanced repair and regulatory knowledge with courses such as Regulations, Documentation, and Communications (4 credits), Advanced Metal Repair (5 credits), Advanced Metal Repair Applications (5 credits), Advanced Composite Structures (3 credits), Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair Techniques (3 credits), and concludes with Capstone Projects (4 credits). The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for aircraft structural maintenance, preparing students for certification and professional practice. This comprehensive program ensures graduates are proficient in metal and composite repair techniques, corrosion control, and industry regulations, enabling them to meet the demands of the aerospace maintenance sector.