Upcoming In-Person Information Sessions:

• Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 dates are to be announced

AFMT Program Description: 

AVC's Airframe Manufacturing Technology Program (AFMT) is a one-of-a-kind program specifically designed to meet the need in the aerospace industry for multi-skilled individuals who understand, perform, and serve as first-line leads in the major processes of manufacturing the structural components of an aircraft for civilian and military specifications. The program's curriculum addresses airframe manufacturing, aircraft fabrication (structures and composites), and electronics.

The AFMT Bachelor's program is geared toward students who have completed or are in progress of completing a two-year program in Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly, and who are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aircraft Manufacturing Technology. Students will enter directly as juniors (3rd-year track students). AVC is very interested in Veterans and people working at locations, such as Edwards Air Force Base.

AFMT Program Educational Objectives:

• Professional Competence and Leadership: Graduates will demonstrate technical proficiency and leadership skills in aerospace manufacturing, successfully leading small production teams in roles such as production leads, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance supervisors. 

• Application of Lean Management and Quality Assurance Principles: Graduates will effectively apply lean management principles, including Six Sigma and 5S methodologies, and maintain rigorous quality assurance standards to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance production efficiency in aerospace environments. 

• Advanced Technical Skills and Continuous Learning: Graduates will possess a strong foundation in airframe manufacturing technologies, including composite manufacturing and testing, and will engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry advancements, ensuring their competitiveness in the field. 

• Ethical and Effective Decision-Making: Graduates will exhibit ethical decision-making and responsible professional practices, particularly in the areas of safety, quality control, and compliance with civilian and military specifications, contributing to the overall success and integrity of aerospace manufacturing operations. 

• Effective Communication and Collaboration: Graduates will communicate effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the successful completion of complex aerospace projects and fostering a productive environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement. 

ABET - Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission Student Outcomes Requirements and AVC Student Learning Outcomes

ABET Student Outcomes 

Program Cost: 

Complete this degree for $11,000 or less! Financial aid and scholarships are available for eligible students admitted to the AFMT Bachelor of Science Degree Program. For more information, please click here for a link to the financial aid department. 

Tuition fees per Education Code, Sections 76300 and 78042, are $46 per unit, plus $84 per unit for upper-division coursework. You may click on each of the section's codes for additional information. 

For more information regarding CCPG or FAFSA please visit this link: https://www.avc.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/california-college-promise-grant.

Current Eligibility to the AFMT Program:

Prerequisites for the Airframe Manufacturing Technology Program (AFMT), baccalaureate degree: Completion of the Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Technician (AFAB) associate degree coursework. In addition, the associate’s degree coursework must follow the general education requirements for the CSU system. Students must have a 3.0 minimum GPA in all AFAB/AERO courses and a 3.0 minimum GPA in all college courses taken for credit (overall GPA). Students should have all prerequisites completed by the end of the spring term, the year of enrollment intent. 

For a full list of prerequisite courses visit the AFMT catalog pages, under recommended pathway, first through fourth semesters. 

Antelope Valley College (AVC) does not accept externally completed coursework to satisfy major and/or upper division course requirements in Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly (AFAB), Airframe and Powerplant (AERO), and Airframe Manufacturing Technology. 

Application Dates for Fall 2025 Admission:

• Summer 2025 application dates to be announced. 

Application Process: 

All students applying for enrollment in the AFMT program should follow these instructions. All required forms are available under the Program Forms and Documents section (bottom of page). 

1. Complete an Application for Enrollment form.

2. Complete the AFMT Rubric - Student Questionnaire form. 

3. Attach official college transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended, including Antelope Valley College. If you have Advance Placement (AP) credits, an official transcript must also be included. "Official" college transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope that has not been opened by the student. 

   • One set of transcripts is to be turned in with your application and one set must also be on file with the AVC transcript office. 

4. Attach a copy of your updated Education Plan completed by one of the listed AVC Counselors or Advisors assigned to the AFMT program (see list below).  Appointments should only be made with the assigned personnel listed below. Appointments can be made through email at counseling@avc.edu or by calling (661) 722-6300 ext. 6338. Request to meet with one of the following: 

   • Monica Carreon 

   • Rosa Fuller * 

   • Patty King * 

5. Submit items 1 through 4 to the Career Technical Education division office, Enterprise Lab, Room 129. Items 1 through 4 are considered your "application packet". You may also mail your application packet to: Antelope Valley College, Attn: Rosie Heasley, 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.

Students are notified of their acceptance/non-acceptance via email, to the applicant's AVC email account. Notices are sent approximately 4-5 weeks after the deadline has closed.   

*Approved to evaluate transcripts from other institutions. 

Selection Procedure: 

Beginning summer 2024, student eligibility for admission to the program will be determined by multi-screening criteria. Applications will be ranked based on their scholastic eligibility. Scholastic eligibility is determined by the multi-screening criteria listed below under Program Forms and Documents - Application Rubric. Students are advised of eligibility to enroll in the AFMT program by electronic mail. Incomplete packets will not be considered. Students not admitted need to reapply the following year. 

Program Additional Notes:
 

• Submission of an application for enrollment form does not guarantee a student's admission to the program. 

• Applications are accepted once a year during the designated application period only.

• There is currently one track available - Junior Track (3rd & 4th Year - 2 years).

• Classes are offered in the evenings, during the fall, spring, and summer terms. 

• Cohorts are admitted annually in the fall semester.

• The program is limited to 18 students per year. 

• Part-time students must meet with the program's Lead Faculty to discuss progression as part-time students. 

Types of Jobs Obtained with the AFMT Degree:

The types of jobs students will be able to obtain upon graduation are: 

Aircraft Assembler, Airframe/Systems Technician, Composite Fabricator, General Mechanic, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Multi-skilled Composite Low Observable Technician.  

Location, Day, and Times for Class Offerings: 

The majority of classes will be held at the main AVC campus in Lancaster, with a few classes located at our Fox Field location. Classes are scheduled Monday through Saturday evenings and are subject to change. Please check the AVC Class Schedule for the upcoming dates, times, and locations of our next available classes.

Time to Degree: 

The program will take two to four years depending on the track the student initially chooses. Part-time track students should make an appointment with the AFMT program Faculty Lead to discuss progression as part-time students.