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AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY (AR02)
The Aircraft Structural Technology program prepares students for
careers in aircraft manufacturing and repair. The program emphasizes
a combination of aircraft structural theory and practical application
necessary for successful employment. Program graduates are qualified
as aircraft structural specialists.
STUDENT EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BETWEEN ROBINS AIR
FORCE BASE AND CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL
TECHNOLOGY (AR02)
Central Georgia Technical College and Robins Air Force Base have
a student educational employment program—the co-op
program—which “provides for the integration
of a student’s academic studies and Federal work experience
with the potential for noncompetitive conversion into
the Federal career service.” Upon completion of eight required
courses (no less than six months in school), a student may qualify
for an interview for the co-op program with RAFB. If selected for
the co-op program, the student must complete four additional rotations
of work and college (after selection – six months work, six
months CGTC, six months work, six months CGTC), before being converted
to Federal career service. It is the student’s
responsibility to advise the instructor that he/she is interested
in interviewing for the co-op program—this should be done
at mid-term of a quarter.
Aircraft Structural Technology students must complete the following
courses to qualify for an interview for the co-op program with RAFB.
This is the recommended course rotation for those required courses:
| First Quarter |
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Second Quarter |
| MAT 1012 |
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AST 102 |
| AST 101 |
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AST 104 |
| AST 103 |
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AST 110 |
| AST 105 |
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SCT 100 |
Selection for the co-op program is highly competitive; therefore,
students must meet the following academic criteria to qualify for
an interview—there will be no exceptions:
• Student must have a 3.00 (B) or better cumulative GPA.
• Student must have a 2 (B) or better Work Ethics Grade.
• Student must have good attendance—no more than five
percent missed classes.
• Student must be currently enrolled in an appropriate major
and must be continuously enrolled in an appropriate major for the
immediate past six months.
Upon successful completion of the courses required for an interview
with RAFB, students who qualify for an interview are allowed a limit
of TWO interviews for the co-op program.
Students must also be aware there are several reasons students
are not selected for the co-op program:
• Legal troubles – DWI, drugs, felony convictions
• Financial troubles – Bankruptcy, garnishments
• Physical problems – Problems that would interfere
with work, such as hearing, vision, and/or ambulatory problems
• Former Military – Anything less than an honorable
discharge
If selected for the co-op program, the student must adhere to the
following criteria to continue to be qualified for the co-op program:
• Student must take at least twelve (12) credit hours of courses
each quarter during the school phase of the program.
• Student must continue to maintain a 3.00 (B) or better cumulative
GPA and 2 (B) or better Work Ethics Grade.
• Student must continue to take classes related to the program
for which he/she was selected.
| Diploma Program |
| Program Length |
77 Credit Hours |
| Education Requirements |
High School graduate or GED recipient |
| Entrance Dates |
Quarterly |
| Offered |
Macon Campus and Crawford County Center |
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| Aircraft Structural
Technology Curriculum |
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Credit Hours |
| General Education Core Courses |
13 |
| ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
| MAT 1012 |
Foundations of Mathematics |
5 |
| EMP 1000 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
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| Occupational Courses |
64 |
| AST 101 |
Basic Blueprint Reading |
5 |
| AST 102 |
Aircraft Blueprint Reading |
5 |
| AST 103 |
Structural Fundamentals |
8 |
| AST 104 |
Structural Layout and Fabrication |
7 |
| AST 105 |
Principles of Aerospace Quality Control |
5 |
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| AST 107 |
Aerodynamics |
3 |
| AST 118 |
Aircraft Technical Publications |
5 |
| AST 109 |
Composites and Bonded Structures |
6 |
| AST 110 |
Sealants |
3 |
| AST 111 |
Corrosion Control |
6 |
| AST 112 |
Aircraft Metallurgy |
8 |
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Total Hours |
77 |
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