Aeronautical Technology

Description

There are numerous opportunities for advanced education and training, including aviation electives and advanced maintenance courses. These courses address the nondestructive testing of aviation parts and aircraft and the use of advanced composites in the larger transport category, corporate and military aircraft. This program provides excellent preparation for employment in these fields.

This program is designed for maintenance technicians with supervisory or management goals such as shop foreman, lead technician, director of maintenance and other leadership positions.
Graduates enter careers as certified mechanics at major airlines, national and international carriers, regional airlines, and corporate and general aviation operators. Training in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems; composite and metal fabrications and repair; avionics; engine overhaul and troubleshooting provides graduates with key knowledge and skills demanded by many industries in and beyond
aerospace.

Graduates have obtained positions with companies such as Cessna, Duncan Aviation, Yingling Aviation and more. FAA-certified mechanics inspect, repair, modify and maintain aircraft for manufacturers, commercial airlines, businesses and corporations, general aviation and unmanned aerial operators.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 728 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per one credit hour

• English

Course Content

• Basic Aircraft Electricity
• Aircraft Standards
• Aviation Fundamentals
• Expository Writing I
• College Algebra

• Aircraft Welding
• Aircraft Fluid Power
• Airframe Systems
• Introduction to Aviation
• Plane Trigonometry

• Aircraft Drawings
• Aircraft Finish and Fabrication
• Powerplant Fundamentals
• Powerplant Ignition and Electrical Systems
• General Physics I
• Natural Science elective

• Airframe Structures and Repair
• Airframe Electrical Systems
• Aircraft Propellers
• General Calculus And Linear Algebra
• Aviation elective

• Navigational Aids and Communication Systems
• Aircraft Inspection and Assembly
• Public Speaking
• Aviation elective
• Humanities/Business/Social Science elective

• Gas Turbine Powerplant
• Powerplant Induction and Fuel Systems
• Expository Writing II
• Computer elective

• Supervisory Management
• Business and Professional Speaking
• Technical Writing
• Aviation elective

• Powerplant Operations and Troubleshooting
• Powerplant Overhaul
• Aviation Law 3
• Humanities/Business/Social Science Electives

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcripts

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Funding

Earn part of the $21 million K-State awards each year in scholarships. They're awarded based on academics, activities, service and financial need.

Students are awarded only one academic or leadership scholarship, where the highest eligible dollar amount is given. Supplemental awards can increase these awards, but the prestigious Presidential Scholarship replaces any other award.

Accreditation

FAA certified