A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Associate’s Degree
- Credential class
- ceterms:AssociateDegree
- CIP
- 47.0607
- Total credits (published)
- 63
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Location(s): Main Campus Close Student Success Advisor(s) Program Learning Outcomes CIP Code: 47.0607 Program Summary The Department of Aviation Sciences at Southern Utah University offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). This is an FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance training associate degree program. The core curriculum is split into three sections: Section 1 is offered in one semester and is composed of all the AMT generals courses, which equal a total of 10 credit hours. Generals is required to be completed prior to moving into the remaining core classes. AMTA 1100 does not require completion of Generals. Section 2 is offered in two semesters and is composed of Airframe I and Airframe II courses, which equal a total of 22 credit hours. Section 2 is comprised of full semester courses and session courses. Once all Generals and all Airframe courses are completed, students are eligible to take the FAA generals and airframe Oral and Practical exams (commonly referred to as O&Ps) to receive their FAA-issued aircraft mechanic certificate with an airframe rating. Students will also receive the AMT Airframe (Certificate) at the completion of sections 1 and 2. Section 3 is offered in two semesters and is composed of Powerplant I and Powerplant II courses, which equal a total of 15 credit hours. Section 3 is comprised of full semester courses and session courses. Modalities include online and in-person courses. At the completion of the Powerplant course material, students will be eligible to take the final FAA Powerplant O&P exam and add their Powerplant rating. Students will also receive the AMT Powerplant (Certificate) at the completion of section 3. For further information, please visit SUU Aviation . Program Information A grade of C (2.0) or better is required for any course counted toward a major or certificate within the Department of Aviation Sciences.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 230603
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_230603_f8c68f59
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (9+ Credits)
3 items
- One course in the English Core (3+ Credits)Not resolved to a course
- One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) Core (3+ Credits)Not resolved to a course
- One course in American InstitutionsNot resolved to a course3
Aviation Maintenance Technician Curriculum (54 Credits)
0 items
AMT Generals (10 Credits)
3 items
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Introduction to Aviation Generals 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - General 1 4 Credit(s)”4
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - General 2 3 Credit(s)”3
Note
0 items
AMT Airframe (22 Credits)
6 items
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe 1 4 Credit(s)”4
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe 2 4 Credit(s)”4
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe 3 4 Credit(s)”4
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe 4 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe 5 4 Credit(s)”4
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe 6 3 Credit(s)”3
Note
0 items
AMT Powerplant (15 Credits)
3 items
- As published: “Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Powerplant 1 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Aviation Maintenance Technician - Powerplant 2/3 6 Credit(s)”6
- As published: “Aviation Maintenance Technician - Powerplant 4/5 6 Credit(s)”6
Note
0 items
Elective Courses (7+ Credits)
6 items
- As published: “Introduction to Advanced Avionics (Avionics I) 4 Credit(s)”4
- As published: “Advanced Avionics: Communication, Navigation, and Installation 3 Credit(s)”3
- AMAV 1300Advanced Avionics: Systems and Troubleshooting 4 Credit(s)Not resolved to a course
- As published: “Career Readiness in Human Relations and Durable Skills 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Special Projects in Aviation 1-3 Credit(s)”1-3
- As published: “Aviation Internship 1-4 Credit(s)”1-4
Free Electives and University Requirements (Associate)
3 items
- A minimum of 60 total credits;Not resolved to a course
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework; andNot resolved to a course
- 24 credits completed through SUU.Not resolved to a course
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