Transportation

The two-year Automotive Technology Associates Degree program prepares students as entry-level technicians in the automobile industry.

Graduates can work for employers in the automotive career fields of automotive service centers; engine repair/machine shops; automotive equipment distributors; independent service garages; automotive parts manufacturers; sales representation; and auto insurance companies. Graduates may work with brake systems, transmissions, alignments and repairs; be representatives in claim, sales and service, or become truck/fleet maintenance technicians.

The Aviation Technology program prepares students as entry-level technicians with the latest information on diagnosis, repair procedures, preventive maintenance, and necessary safety applications in aviation technology. The Aviation Technology program provides students the knowledge and skills outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Mechanics Airman Certification Standard (ACS). The program prepares students to take the FAA licensure exam for general, airframe, and powerplant knowledge. Students will diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, landing gear systems, and electrical systems.

prepares students to enter the workforce ready to perform routine repair procedures, preventive maintenance, and safety applications. Graduates work as brake technicians as well as perform routine maintenance and make general repairs.

The two-year Diesel Truck Technology Associates Degree program students as entry-level technicians with the latest information on diagnosis, repair procedures, preventive maintenance, and necessary safety applications in diesel technology. The course prepares students to take the voluntary mechanic certification test (ASE) in heavy-duty trucks. Graduates work as tune-up, brakes, transmission and refrigeration technicians; diesel truck repair and fleet maintenance technicians; service writing technicians; and sales and service representatives.s.