Aviation Technology
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About the Program
The WLAC Aviation Maintenance Training Program was founded in 1974. This dynamic program is conducted in the most up-to-date facilities available for college aviation training in the region, if not the country. Graduates of the WLAC Airframe and Power Plant Programs have achieved their FAA license certification and successfully garnered high-paying, professional aviation maintenance jobs with all levels of airlines and independent companies providing contract maintenance.
Courses are currently offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The Aircraft Maintenance Program is a two-year and eight-week continuing program with classes during the spring & fall semesters, and summer sessions. Courses are conducted in an eight-week format (two eight-weeks in one semester); 5.75 hours (lecture + lab) a day, Monday through Thursday, not including outside study time. Aviation Maintenance Technician Classes 1-20 must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Upon qualifying by written, oral, and practical examination, students are issued Federal Aviation Administration licenses.
NEW AVIONICS BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Student Cohorts
Students move through our programs in groups at one of the following time slots Monday - Thursday:
- Mornings: 6:35 am – 12:20 pm
- Mornings: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Afternoons: 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Evenings: 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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Programs Offered
- ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Major Code 0950.00
- CERTIFICATE - AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: Major Code 0950.10
- CERTIFICATE - AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT TECHNICIAN: Major Code 0950.20
- CERTIFICATE & DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Courses
- AVIATEK 001 Maintenance Procedures
- AVIATEK 002 Maintenance Procedures Lab
- AVIATEK 003 Basic Aircraft Science
- AVIATEK 004 Basic Aircraft Science Lab
- AVIATEK 005 Basic Electricity and Auxiliary Systems
- AVIATEK 006 Basic Electricity and Auxiliary Systems Lab
- AVIATEK 007 Electrical and Instrument Systems
- AVIATEK 008 Electrical and Instrument Systems Lab
- AVIATEK 009 Assembly, Rigging, and Inspection
- AVIATEK 010 Assembly, Rigging, and Inspection Lab
- AVIATEK 011 Aircraft Metal Assembly
- AVIATEK 012 Aircraft Metal Assembly Lab
- AVIATEK 013 Hydraulic, Landing Gear, and Fuel Systems
- AVIATEK 014 Hydraulic, Landing Gear, and Fuel Systems Lab
- AVIATEK 015 Propeller and Power Plant Systems
- AVIATEK 016 Propeller and Power Plant Systems Lab
- AVIATEK 017 Ignition and Fuel Metering Systems
- AVIATEK 018 Ignition and Fuel Metering Systems Lab
- AVIATEK 019 Reciprocating Power Plant Overhaul
- AVIATEK 020 Reciprocating Power Plant Overhaul Lab
Student Achievements
In 2024, the West LA College team took 4th Place in the College Division out of 40 competitors and was ranked 19th out of 90 competitors which included seasoned airline professional, military personnel, and trade school and college students.
West has a long and consistent record of team and individual victories at the Annual Aerospace Maintenance Competition.