The Aircraft Structural Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in aircraft structures, manufacture, and repair. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft structural theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Aircraft Structural Technology diploma and are qualified as aircraft structural specialists.

General Courses

Course Number
Course Name
Hours
ENG1010
Fundamentals of English I
5
MAT1012
Foundations of Mathematics
5
EMP1000
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3

Total Credit Hours
13



Occupational Courses

Course Number
Course Name
Hours
AST101
Basic Blueprint Reading
5
AST102
Aircraft Blueprint Reading
5
AST103
Structural Fundamentals
8
AST104
Structural Layout and Fabrication
7
AST105
Principles of Aerospace Quality Control
5
AST107
Aerodynamics
3
AST109
Composites and Bonded Structures
6
AST110
Sealants
3
AST111
Corrosion Control
6
AST112
Aircraft Metallurgy
8
AST118
Aircraft Technical Publications
5
SCT100
Introduction to Microcomputers
3

Total Credit Hours
64


Currently this program is only offered to graduates of the Aircraft Structural Assembly (ASA) program.  Please contact Melissa Crenshaw (mcrenshaw@savannahtech.edu or 912.443.5336) or Bindley Thomas (bthomas@savannahtech.edu or 912.443.5492) for more information.