The AS degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements for each option and the General Education requirements listed in the Degrees and Programs section of this Catalog.

The aviation program is offered at the College of Alameda aviation facility located at the north end of the Oakland International Airport. Our state-of-the-art facility includes five aircraft, aircraft system mockup trainers, and a computer lab. This is a two-year evening-only program each class runs five days a week, 3 hours a night. See the Program Coordinator for information on F.A.A. testing. Mandatory attendance is required for this program to comply with F.A.A. regulations. Any time missed must be made up. The AMT student will need to purchase ranging from $150 to $400 dollars worth of tools during the course of this program.

Career Opportunities

An airframe and powerplant mechanic (A&P) is certified and responsible to inspect and maintain aircraft. Job opportunities are available literally all over the world.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Student will interpret and assess aircraft systems as to airworthy condition. Student will demonstrate an ability to maintain these aircraft systems. Student will apply their knowledge of systems to evaluate FAA publications as to airworthy standards. Maintenance record recording will be completed to FAA standards.

- Prepare for personal, educational and/or career goals.

- Perceive, understand, and engage in verbal and nonverbal communication.

- Understand and demonstrate personal, civic, social, environmental responsibility and cooperation in order to become a productive local and global citizen.