Victor Valley College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING VVC'S AVIATION PROGRAM:

We are making progress with the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Unfortunately, the complexity of the work required by the FAA will delay the start of the program until August 2008. The Victor Valley Aviation Education Consortium is working very hard to get the program running and will continue the effort.

To those of you who have already applied to the program, your interviews will still be scheduled with plenty of time before the program starts. All applicants will be placed on a priority admission list. There has been some confusion over the math assessment and some concern from prospective students about their scores. The assessment will not be used to disqualify a student from the program. In fact, the assessment was designed to inform prospective students of the kinds of math the program will include. The assessment also helps the college understand the level of our students coming into the program. We can serve you better by knowing in advance where students may struggle.

In an effort to provide student success, the college is developing a fee-based class "Applied Math for Aviation" All applicants will be invited to attend the class to start learning even before the credit program begins. The class, expected to start in mid April, will be held at SCLA where our credit program will be housed. We will send out registration information as soon as the class is finalized.

We are suspending our application process for the time being until we have a firm start date. The website will be updated as we have new information to share.

Again, thank you for your interest in the Victor Valley College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. We ask for your patience as we continue the process of building an exciting new program. It will be worth the wait.

Sincerely,

Nick Parisi
Dean of Career and Technical Education

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The VVC Aviation Program is the result of a collaborative effort including the College, City, County, and Industry leaders. Under the Victor Valley Aviation Education Consortium (VVAEC) all stakeholders have come together to make this training and employment opportunity available in the High Desert. Over $700,000 has been donated by City, County, and State officials to renovate classrooms, create lab spaces, and fully equip the labs according to FAA specifications.

Expected Start Date:

October 2007 – Pending Federal and Chancellor’s Office approval of the VVC program. VVC will not be able to begin offering credit classes until both approvals are received. In the event an October 2007 start is impossible, we expect to be running by Spring 2008.

APPLICATION

All prospective students may apply to the college at any time. This is the same application process for all VVC students. At this time there is no special or separate application required for the Aviation Program.

REGISTRATION

Registration will not be available until classes are scheduled – pending FAA and Chancellor’s Office approval.

PRE-REQUISITES

There are no pre-requisites listed for the aviation classes. It is recommended – but not mandatory - for students to have some basic understanding in Math, Physics, and Electronics. Mechanical ability is also a plus.

COST

Current community college enrollment fees for California residents are $20 per unit. There are 8 aviation classes each consisting of 7 units. That is $140 per class or $1,120 for enrollment fees. Books should average $50 - $75 per semester.

CALENDAR

The VVC Aviation Program will not follow the existing college calendar. This will be a year round program that will take a minimum of two years to complete.

LOCATION

All classes and labs will be held at Southern California Logistics Airport (formerly George Air Force Base).

CERTIFICATION

Successful completion of the classes does not guarantee students FAA certification. Students will have to take FAA written, oral, and practical (hands-on) tests to obtain FAA certification. Information about the certification process will be included within the curriculum.

JOB PLACEMENT

Victor Valley College cannot guarantee job placement for students. Information about employment opportunities will be made available to students.

CLASSES AND CERTIFICATES

Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate
General, 14 Units, 540 Hours

AVA 51 General Aviation, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Aviation Mathematics
Basic Electricity
Basic Physics
Materials and Processes

AVA 52 General Aviation II, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Maintenance Publications
Cleaning and Corrosion Control
Mechanic Privileges and Limitations
Weight and Balance
Aircraft Drawings

Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate
Airframe, 21 Units, 810 Hours

AVA 61 Airframe I, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Wood Structures
Aircraft Covering
Aircraft Finishes
Sheet Metal and Nonmetallic Structures
Welding
Assembly and Rigging
Airframe Inspection

AVA 62 Airframe II, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems
Control Systems
Aircraft Instrument Systems
Communication and Navigation Systems
Aircraft Fuel Systems

AVA 63 Airframe III, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Aircraft Electrical Systems
Position and Warning Systems
Ice and Rain Control Systems
Fire Protection Systems
Aircraft Electrical Systems

Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate
Powerplant, 21 Units, 810 Hours

AVA 71 Powerplant I, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Reciprocating Engines
Turbine Engines
Engine Inspection

AVA 72 Powerplant II, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Engine Instrument Systems
Engine Fire Protection Systems
Engine Electrical Systems
Lubrication Systems
Ignition and Starting Systems
Fuel Metering Systems
Engine Fuel Systems

AVA 73 Powerplant III, 7 Units

54 Lecture
216 Lab
270 hours total

Content:

Induction and Airflow Systems
Engine Cooling Systems
Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems
Propellers
Unducted Fans
Auxiliary Power Units