Aviation Manufacturing Technology

Bishop State Community College

CertificateNon-degree

Certificate program preparing students for aviation manufacturing positions including aerostructure assembly, precision measurement, electrical terminations, and lean manufacturing. Designed for Airbus and aerospace manufacturing workforce.

Credits

33 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

AMA 101Personal Success I, Industrial Safety and Intro to Aviation & Aviation

3 cr

AMA 110Precision Measurement and Quality Control

3 cr

AMA 111Aerostructure Assembly I

3 cr

AMA 112Aviation Electrical Measurement, Terminations, and Intro to Lean

3 cr

AMA 211Aerostructure Assembly II

3 cr

AMA 212Personal Success II and Intro to Aviation Electrical Assembly

3 cr

Program Details

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Requirements

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Aviation Manufacturing Technology

Bishop State Community College

CertificateNon-degree

Credits

33 credits

Format

In-Person

Eligibility Calculator

Which aid programs apply to this program?

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingMonitoringActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationWritingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

MechanicalEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingMathematicsEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningFinger DexterityManual DexterityWritten ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityOral ExpressionPerceptual SpeedFlexibility of ClosureCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools,
Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, scr
Perform quality checks on products and parts.
Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments,

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareIndustrial control softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareData base management system softwareContent workflow softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Tools

Adhesive application robotsAlligator jaw compression rivetersAnti-vibration glovesArc welding equipmentAssembly robotsAutorivetersBeading toolsBearing installation toolsBearing staking toolsBlind rivet gunsBrazing equipmentBurring toolsC-yoke compression rivetersCable cuttersCase wrenchesAdjustable wrenchesAllen wrenchesBackup wrenchesBelt sandersBench grindersBench visesAccelerometersAmmetersBackplane testersBeta gaugesBit error rate testers BERTBubble leak testersCalipersCalorimetric leak testersCapacitive acceleration instruments

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Subassemblies and structural components — assemble routinely with reduced oversight using hand tools, power tools, and approved fasteners on a production aircraft line.
Blueprint specifications and engineering drawings — interpret independently to determine correct layouts and operational sequences for assigned assembly stations.
Hinges, brackets, and attachment hardware — install and torque to specification using chemical bonding or mechanical fastening methods with minimal supervision.
Installed units and systems — inspect and test for fit, alignment, and performance using calibrated measuring instruments and test equipment per quality standards.
Out-of-tolerance or defective parts — identify and adjust, rework, or replace within familiar repair limits to restore proper assembly function.
Parts requiring profile or contour modifications — cut, bend, and smooth using hand and power tools to achieve correct clearances in familiar assembly contexts.
Jigs, fixtures, and measuring instruments — use to lay out and mark accurate reference locations for structural components across multiple aircraft assemblies.
ERP and production tracking software — enter work completion data and parts consumption information accurately following established shop procedures.
Time and workflow priorities — manage across concurrent assembly tasks at a single workstation to meet daily production schedule targets.
Fabricated detail parts — produce using shop machinery according to routing sheets and dimensional tolerances within the scope of a standard assembly role.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

AMA 101Personal Success I, Industrial Safety and Intro to Aviation & Aviation

3 cr

AMA 110Precision Measurement and Quality Control

3 cr

AMA 111Aerostructure Assembly I

3 cr

AMA 112Aviation Electrical Measurement, Terminations, and Intro to Lean

3 cr

AMA 211Aerostructure Assembly II

3 cr

AMA 212Personal Success II and Intro to Aviation Electrical Assembly

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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