University of Alaska Fairbanks

1996-1997 catalog

Degrees and Programs


Maintenance Technology

College of Rural Alaska
Tanana Valley Campus
(907) 474-5081

Certificate; Degree: A.A.S.

Airframe Certificate Program
Aviation Maintenance Technology --- Certificate
Ground Vehicle Maintenance --- Certificate
Powerplant Certificate Program

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 64 credits; Certificate: 31-49 credits

The Industrial and Service Technology Division offers an associate of applied science degree (A.A.S.) and four certificate programs. Students may choose to earn a certificate in airframe, powerplant, aviation maintenance technology, or ground vehicle maintenance technology. Admission to this program is at the discretion of the program faculty and requires an interview with the faculty advisor.

After receiving an aviation maintenance technology certificate or a certificate in ground vehicle maintenance technology, students may elect to complete the associate of applied science degree in Maintenance Technology. In order to enhance employability, students are encouraged to complete the associate degree program.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Maintenance Technology A.A.S. Degree

  1. Complete the following general university and A.A.S. requirements:
    Communications:
    ENGL 111X and ENGL 211X, 212*, or 213X (6)
    COMM 131X or 141X (3)
    Mathematics or Natural Science:
    A math or natural science course at the 100 level or above (3)
    Humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural science or Perspective on the Human Condition (3)
  2. Complete the following major degree requirements:
    Option A: Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate Program (49 credits)

    Option B: Ground Vehicle Maintenance Technology Certificate Program (36 credits)
    Plus the following Maintenance Technology A.A.S. Degree Core:
    AFPM 145 Basic Mathematics (1)
    AFPM 146 Basic Electricity (2)
    AFPM 147 Physics for Mechanics (0.5)
    AFPM 148 Aircraft Drawing (1)
    AFPM 149 Fluid Lines and Fitting (0.5)
    AFPM 150 Materials and Processes (2)
    AFPM 151 Cleaning and Corrosion Control (0.5)
    Plus departmental electives as approved by advisor (5.5)
    Option B total (49 credits)
  3. Degree Total (64 credits)

*ENGL 212 does not fulfill the second half of the written communication requirement for the baccalaureate degree.