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Aircraft Composites Technician, TCC (AT71)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Coffee, High School

New Program

This program will begin accepting students for Fall 2024.

The Aircraft Composites Technician certificate program will provide technical training to existing industry and individuals interested in obtaining aircraft structural assembly skills. This program will provide a minimum of training for job market entry and/or upgrading for existing industry personnel and could lead to continued training for a diploma. This program results from industry requesting new personnel with the skills addressed in the aircraft structural courses included in this program.

Program Outcomes: Upon completing the program, graduates will demonstrate proficiency in performing composite operations necessary for constructing and repairing aircraft components. They will also be skilled in interpreting blueprints to identify dimensions, parts, tolerances, fasteners, and processes essential for aircraft component construction and repair. Furthermore, graduates will have the capability to fabricate and repair bonded and composite aircraft parts, ensuring they are well-prepared for careers in the aerospace industry.

Careers: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers; Aircraft Composites Technician

Length of Program: 1 Term

Curriculum Outline (15 hours)
Occupational Courses 15
ASTT 1011

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None 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.

3
ASTT 1030

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 6 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None 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.

6
ASTT 1091

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 5 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None 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.

6
Faculty
Advisor

Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Coordinator
Coffee Campus

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