2026-27 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Feb 18, 2026

2026-27 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S.

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Associate of Applied Science - Distance Education Program
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Offered through partnership with Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC)

This program is designed to allow students to complete first year courses in an online course delivery format from Blue Ridge Community College. Second year lab courses will be taught at the BRCC campus located in Weyers Cave.

General Education requirement courses can be taken through VWCC either in person or online. All AMT classes are required to be taken through BRCC.

Purpose: The Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe and Powerplant) Associate of Applied Science Degree provides students with a background to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic’s certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, along with the general education skills to enhance their technical skills. Students will be able to pursue the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification as a mechanic with either an airframe, powerplant, or airframe and powerplant rating.

Program Objectives: Possible occupations for graduates are: entry-level positions in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft, including in the aerospace sector (following Federal Aviation Administration certification as mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings). Students who earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology are additionally better qualified for positions in the industry as lead mechanics, shop foreman, and directors of maintenance.

Prerequisites: MTH 111* is required to be completed before entry into the AMT program.

Admissions Requirements: Students who plan to complete the program through distance education at Virginia Western should follow the BRCC application instructions at: Apply for admission with BRCC . An additional application is required for entrance into the program at AMT Application - Fall 2026 .

Prior to First Semester

MTH 111* - Basic Technical Mathematics 3 CR ¹

First Semester

SDV 101 - Student Development (1 CR)

AMT 103 - Basic Electricity (2 CR)

AMT 105 - Aviation Science for Mechanics (1 CR)

AMT 107 - Aircraft Drawing (2 CR)

AMT 109 - Materials & Processes (2 CR)

AMT 111 - Federal Aviation Regulations (2 CR)

AMT 261 - Aircraft Electrical Systems (2 CR)

AMT 263 - Aircraft Fuel, Fire & Instrument Systems (2 CR)

Select one of the following:

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR)

ENG 115 - Technical Writing (3 CR)

Second Semester

AMT 223 - Metallic Structures (2 CR)

AMT 225 - Assembly & Rigging (1 CR)

AMT 231 - Aircraft Landing Gear Systems (2 CR)

AMT 241 - Reciprocating Engines (2 CR)

AMT 251 - Lubrication Systems & Propellers (2 CR)

AMT 253 - Ignition & Starting Systems (1 CR)

Social and Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR)

Third Semester

AMT 221 - Non-Metallic Structures (2 CR)

AMT 233 - Communication/Navigation & Control Systems (2 CR)

AMT 243 - Turbine Engines (2 CR)

AMT 255 - Fuel Metering Systems (2 CR)

Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts (3 CR)

General Education Elective (3 CR)

Fourth Semester

AMT 104 - Aviation Science for Mechanics Lab (1 CR)

AMT 106 - Aviation Science for Mechanics Lab II (1 CR)

AMT 110 - Materials & Processes Lab (1 CR)

AMT 222 - Non-Metallic Structures & Covering Lab (2 CR)

AMT 224 - Metallic Structures & Finishes Lab (2 CR)

AMT 226 - Assembly and Rigging Lab (1 CR)

AMT 228 - Airframe Inspections Lab (1 CR)

AMT 232 - Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Lab (1 CR)

AMT 234 - Communication/Navigation & Control Systems Lab (1 CR)

AMT 262 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Lab (1 CR)

AMT 264 - Aircraft Fuel, Fire, & Instrument Systems Lab (1 CR)

Fifth Semester

AMT 227 - Airframe Inspections (1 CR)

AMT 242 - Reciprocating Engines Lab (1 CR)

AMT 244 - Turbine Engines Lab (1 CR)

AMT 245 - Powerplant Inspections (1 CR)

AMT 246 - Powerplant Inspections Lab (1 CR)

AMT 252 - Lubrication Systems & Propellers Lab (1 CR)

AMT 254 - Ignition & Starting System Lab (1 CR)

AMT 256 - Fuel Metering Systems Lab (1 CR)

Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 68

Program Notes:

*Students are required to meet with the VWCC Business, Technology, and Trades Program Advisor to discuss 1^st year general education course selection.

¹ MTH 111 is required to be completed before entry into the AMT Certificate program in either Airframe Maintenance, Powerplant Maintenance or the A.A.S. degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. MTH 111 is recommended but any MTH except MTH 132 will be accepted.

** AMT 227 - Airframe Inspections and AMT 245 - Powerplant Inspections are capstone classes and cannot be taken online. Furthermore, AMT distance learning students must contact the AMT Program Head or an AMT Academic Advisor prior to requesting any Aviation Maintenance Technology lab classes for guidance in enrolling.