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Aviation Maintenance

Department of Air Conditioning, Aviation, and Automotive

(361) 698-2721

The Aviation Maintenance Program is certified and accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration (https://www.faa.gov) under the Air Agency Certificate #D18T094K. The San Antonio Flight Standard District Office (FSDO) has direct oversight of the AM program. The San Antonio FDSO (https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/sat) is located at 10100 Reunion Place, San Antonio, Texas 78216.

The Aviation Maintenance (AM) program curriculum is currently ONLY delivered in a traditional classroom environment on the Windward Campus of Del Mar College (DMC) and at the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA). All students must meet general admission requirements of the College.

Aviation is a highly specialized career field that requires acute execution of tasks from its professionals. The role of the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) is to work as a recognized member (Airframe & Power Plant) within the broad aspect of the aviation field in a variety of venues and under the supervision of an AMT with an Inspection Authorization or lead technician. Del Mar College strives to provide the best AM education in South Texas.

Airframe Applied Technology

The curriculum in Airframe Applied Technology is designed to prepare students to service, check, inspect, troubleshoot and repair aircraft and related systems. The curriculum provides general education in mathematics, applied physical science, English, basic computer principles, and gives a practical approach under job shop performance conditions to the study of airframe maintenance.

Power Plant Applied Technology

The curriculum for Power Plant Applied Technology offers the student an opportunity to receive theoretical knowledge and develop the skills necessary to function as an aviation power plant technician. The curriculum is designed to provide a practical approach under shop conditions and to the study of aviation power plant technology.

Avionics Electronics Technology

The Avionics Program is designed to prepare students for employment in general aviation avionics repair stations. The goal of the Program is to provide a comprehensive training in circuit analysis, laboratory techniques, and the use of modern testing equipment in the avionics electronics industry. Specifically, the curriculum emphasizes the inspection, troubleshooting, service, repair and maintenance of communications and navigation systems.