2013 ATC Student Handbook

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1 2013 ATC Student Handbook

2 Pima Community College Aviation Technology Program Introduction This handbook is designed to acquaint students with Pima Community College s Aviation Technology Program policies, procedures and operations for its Airframe and Powerplant, Structural Repair and Avionics Technician concentrations, as well as Professional Flight training. The goal of the program is to provide students the necessary training to ensure success in a diverse job market. We do this by providing a learning environment that simulates the demands of the industry. Our program teaches strategies for success, good safety practices and skill building, and covers the necessary coursework of each program concentration. 1

3 The College s faculty, staff, advisors and administrators are dedicated to our students. Attaining degrees, certificates, industry certifications and federal credentials is, of course, a measure of student success. But one of the best indicators of our program s success is that the aviation industry regularly hires our graduates. The professionalism, knowledge and work ethic demonstrated by our instructors are only part of the equation. Our students also must demonstrate daily the skills and work ethic that they have been taught. The Pima Community College Aviation Technology Center was designed to have the look, feel and function of a commercial transport aviation maintenance provider. The program s equipment, training materials and curriculum are unique to the training industry. While many aviation schools offer faster schedules, they only train to meet the minimum required standards and typically use only smaller general aviation equipment to speed students through to Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certification. Pima s program is committed to providing a superior educational routine. Students accepted into this demanding program are expected to have and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and excel. Professionalism in the aviation industry is the rule anything less is dangerous. Table of Contents Introduction... 1 Accelerated Course Schedule... 5 Demanding Pace... 5 Cohorts... 6 Aviation Technology Degrees and Certificates... 8 Airframe and Powerplant Concentration... 8 Structural Repair Concentration... 9 Avionics Technician Concentration...10 Duration of Coursework/Combinations...10 Testing and Grading Number of tests...12 Test Outs...12 Retests...13 Makeup exams...13 Laboratory Projects...13 Quizzes...14 Course Grading...14 Grading Criteria...14 Lecture and Laboratory Time...15 Makeup Projects and Time Supervision...15 Disqualifying Makeup Time...16 Lecture Class...16 Incomplete Grade...16 Student Requirements Minimum Qualifications...17 Enrollment...17 Textbooks...18 Student Dress Code...18 Hand tool requirements

4 Lockers...21 Tool Storage...21 Physical Requirements...22 Pima Community College and Aviation Technology Center Rules Unsafe Acts...24 Horseplay...24 Use of Personal Protective Equipment...24 Hearing Protection...24 Safety Shoes...24 Use of Machinery and Equipment...24 Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol restrictions...25 College IT Systems and Electronic Devices...27 College Computers...28 Miscellaneous...29 Cleanup...29 Sleeping During Class or Laboratory...30 Facility Access...30 Departing the property during class or laboratory sessions...31 Important Phone Numbers...32 Appendix A...32 Basic Tool Kit...32 Advanced Tool Kit...34 Avionics Tool List...35 Structural Repair Tool List...36 Appendix B...37 Academic Progression...37 Standards of Aviation Academic Progress...38 Good Standing...38 Probation and FAA-required Courses...39 Avionics Technology Program Restriction...39 Academic Disqualification...40 Accelerated Course Schedule The Aviation Technology Program is fast-paced and does not follow the traditional community college fall, spring and summer semester schedule of 12 to 16 credit hours per semester for degree or certificate totaling approximately 60 credit hours. Instead, due to its size, specialization and structure based on industry and government requirements, Pima s Aviation Technology Program requires accelerated and sometimes longer schedules. These can range from 32 to 96 credit hours of instruction, not counting credits hours to meet general education requirements for degrees. Pima Aviation Technology students take classes on a five-week schedule, attending two to three classes at a time. With three five-week phases during the fall and spring semesters, respectively, a student will take 20 to 26 credit hours of coursework during a traditional semester. Typically, students attend class eight hours a day, five days a week. Demanding Pace Classes at the Aviation Technology Center are scheduled every month of the year. The academic pace of the Aviation Technology Program is mentally and financially demanding, especially considering students learn a new subject in every course, every week. Class schedules vary by program but students typically attend daytime courses 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., each weekday. Evening courses begin as early as 4:30 p.m., and may end after 10 p.m. 4 5

5 concentration on a part-time pace of four hours per night would need three and a half years to complete it. Individual courses are offered as stand-alones as warranted with no promise for continuation. See the master schedule for a listing of offerings. Cohorts The majority of the aviation courses are offered in blocks. This style of scheduling has a cohort group of 18 to 25 students who go through an entire program together. Part-time scheduling occasionally is done if enough students have enrolled. Currently, 18 to 25 must be enrolled in an individual course or block. If a cohort s enrollment drops below 10 students, the college could choose to end that cohort at the next completion stage, if not earlier. While these cohort terminations occur occasionally, effort is made to ensure its completion. A student must complete Pima s admission process to be considered for acceptance into the Aviation Technology Program and a cohort. A student s position in a cohort will be held for the entirety of the program, as long as the student maintains academic eligibility and continues through the program without interruptions to block s course lineup. The Aviation Technology Program s Department Chair must approve each student request to transfer from one program cohort to another or to enroll selectively in courses with empty seats. This is to ensure that a course is not overloaded or does not push a continuing student out of position in a cohort. Should a student interrupt the cohort schedule for more than one phase, his/her seat in that cohort may be reissued to a student on a waiting list. The student who interrupted a cohort may re-enter that cohort or concentration on a space available basis. Full-time continuing students will have priority in scheduling. Since the majority of the Aviation Technology Program is hour intensive, an overwhelming request for completion as soon as possible has resulted in most blocks being offered during the day and full-time. The Airframe and Powerplant certification concentration requires 19 months of eight-hour per day coursework. A student who wanted to attend the 6 7

6 completing required laboratory projects. The concentration also has minimum requirements for reading, writing, speaking and understanding English. FAA testing for certification is required upon completion of the training. The concentration components are: General Mechanics: 8 courses, 26 credit hours; lab fees and tools required Airframe Mechanics: 9 courses, 35 credit hours; lab fees and tools required Powerplant Mechanics: 8 courses; 36 credit hours; lab fees and tools required Figure 1, The Boeing series aircraft in the PCC hangar Aviation Technology Degrees and Certificates All of Pima s Aviation Technology Program concentrations offer degree and certificate options. See the Pima Community College Catalog for details. Some program classes also may be attended as stand-alone or limited special interest classes if full-time seats are unfilled. Airframe and Powerplant concentration The Airframe and Powerplant concentration has Federal Aviation Administration Part 147 approval. The concentration provides students with the entry-level skills required to become successful technicians in the aviation industry. The approved curriculum consists of three required components of classes: General Mechanics; Airframe Mechanics; and Powerplant Mechanics. Students in these classes are subject to FAA oversight of required attendance, achieving minimum test scores and 8 Structural Repair concentration The Structural Repair concentration covers aviation sheet metal and composite technician training, combined with FAA Part 147-regulated General Mechanics and Airframe Mechanics courses. Students in these classes are subject to FAA oversight of required attendance, achieving minimum test scores and completing required laboratory projects. The concentration also has minimum requirements for reading, writing, speaking and understanding English. The concentration components are: Sheet metal Repair: 7 courses, 27 credit hours; lab fees and tools required; prerequisite sequenced Composite Repair: 3 courses, 7 credit hours; lab fees and tools required; prerequisite sequenced General and Airframe Mechanics: 15 courses, 56 credit hours; FAA Part 147-regulated (see College Catalog) 9

7 Avionics Technician Concentration This training is designed to be taken after completing the Airframe and Powerplant concentration. However, many students concurrently take the avionics training and general mechanics courses required for FAA certification, omitting the powerplant mechanics courses. This training also has three optional courses available for industry certification preparations. The concentration components are: Avionics: 13 courses; 49 credit hours (basic program). Avionics with Airframe Mechanics: includes general technical courses Certification exam preparation courses: 3 courses with 9 credit hours; not part of the program Duration of Coursework/Combinations Pima offers a wide range of Aviation Technology Program concentration choices. Each choice has a significant time commitment that a prospective student should seriously consider. The duration of coursework varies and is based upon such factors as start date, maintaining a cohort seat, full-time student status, and the degree, certificate or license sought. The following table shows the time requirements for the concentration combinations. Time Requirements Concentration combinations Duration Notes Airframe and Powerplant 19 Months Structural Repair 12 Months Structural Repair and Airframe Mechanics Structural Repair and Airframe and Powerplant Avionics Technician 12 Months Avionics and Airframe 21 Months Mechanics Avionics and Airframe and 26 Months Powerplant 18 Months From August start date 24 Months Complete Structural Repair courses first Refer to the College Catalog for general educational requirements and time frames. Course work Beside the fact that each block of courses is offered in fiveweek phases, know that each course has a minimum time requirement to receive credit, regardless of tests and project scores. Individual special interest courses will vary and the course syllabus will display that information. Students are expected to be on time to and participate in class. It is the student s responsibility to learn information presented in class or through directed reading. Each concentration offers coursework that builds on the preceding course. The training provides sufficient education to prepare students to pass certification testing at the end of their program of study. (Note: A test out for Airframe and Powerplant credit is required for Structural Repair students.) 10 11

8 only. FAA time credit cannot be awarded by testing out of a course. Course substitutions can be used if content, time and testing can be documented. Retests: After a student fails a test, a retest will be made available as noted in the course outlines. The FAA requires that a retest can be given as one of the four tests administered during an individual course, but only after the instructor is satisfied that the student has completed remediation and likely will pass the retest. Figure 2, Instruction on the flight deck Testing and Grading Number of Tests: Each course has a minimum of four tests covering the most recent subject matter. Each test in the FAA Part 147-regulated courses requires a student to score a minimum passing grade of 70 percent to receive credit. All tests listed in the course outline are mandatory for the successful completion of that course. Each test will have a 100-point scale, with each question representing a proportional percentage. In some cases, the percentage for questions will vary and will be indicated as such. See the course syllabus for specific information on the course you are taking. Test reviews are done at the instructor s discretion and may not be offered. Test Outs: Typically, Aviation Technology Program courses do not have final exams. The exception would be if a student requested one in order to test out of a course for college credit According to course syllabi, this test may be attempted during a scheduled makeup day. This will be the norm. However, with Department Chair approval, an instructor may administer a retest on a different schedule than stated in the syllabus. This can occur only after a review of circumstances that contributed to the test failure. Retests will not be done during required class hours. Only one retest is allowed per student, per course. See Grading Criteria for additional information on retest scores. Makeup exams: Makeup exams may be given for tests missed due to an excused absence, such as an illness or medical or family emergency. However, the same rules that apply to retests apply to makeup exams. Laboratory Projects: All required practical projects must be completed in their entirety to a passing standard ( return to service ). The grade awarded to these completed projects may be lower than 70 percent due to points taken away for correct procedures not being followed, not being turned in on the required time, mishandling or damaging the school s equipment during the execution of the project, sloppiness, setup errors, or execution and workmanship issues. Required practical 12 13

9 projects must be performed at the PCC ATC. Take-home projects are not allowed with the exception of worksheets or drawings. Quizzes: Quizzes will be administered at the instructor s discretion during required class hours as they can help the learning process. Note: Scores on FAA Part 147-regulated courses will not be modified by quizzes. Course Grading Grading Criteria: Course outlines will display the grading policy for that course, which can vary by instructor. The weights of tests, quizzes and practical projects are clearly marked on each course outline or syllabus. Individual practical projects will be graded with regard to the supplies, equipment condition, laboratory conditions and time allotted for completion. The grading criteria for practical projects will be discussed in-depth with each student, per class, and demonstrated to the extent necessary to ensure student understanding. The grading for FAA Part 147-regulated courses is subject to the Pima Aviation Technology Center Operation Procedures Manual. Failure to achieve a 70 percent or better score on any test or to complete satisfactorily the required projects will disqualify that course from FAA certification. Only one retest per student, per course is allowed. However, the score from such a retest will be added to the four required test scores. This can reduce a student s overall testing score for the course. Tests are weighted at 60 percent of the final course grade. Lab projects are weighted at 40 percent of the final course grade. Lecture and laboratory time: The hours specified in each respective course outline, per subject area, are mandatory. The FAA has approved course time allotments. Changes require modification to Pima Aviation Technology Center Operation Procedures and may be made only after the FAA has been notified and approved the changes. Makeup Projects and Time A. Supervision. Practical projects not completed in the required class hours may be made up on scheduled days subject to the particular course s procedures. However, students must have the course instructor or a qualified lab specialist available to supervise during the makeup process. A PCC Form 1A with instructor s instructions must accompany the student during makeup lab. Additionally, the instructor must initial valid time cards verifying makeup time. FAA Part 147-required time not completed during the scheduled class hours may be made up on scheduled makeup days subject to the particular program s makeup procedures, but must have the course instructor or a qualified lab specialist available to supervise during the makeup process. Note: Per FAA training attendance requirements, time missed beyond one class session must have a qualified excuse to be eligible for makeup opportunities. Student makeup time on other than makeup days requires Department Chair prior approval. See class outlines for additional instructor procedures and instructions

10 B. Disqualifying Makeup Time. Makeup time will not be awarded unless the student is actively working on required lab projects or coursework study relative to that course s subject matter. Taking lunch or extended breaks or doing personal tasks, such as checking , phone messages and organizing personal toolboxes, are not acceptable makeup activities for meeting time requirements. In the event that all required materials have been completed, the Department Chair will direct makeup tasks on projects to enhance the training aides. C. Lecture Class. It is the student s responsibility to make up for time and material missed. Assigned reading must be completed prior to that day s course. Students are urged to call and ask the instructor for the current assignment in order to be prepared for the next day s class, as well as obtain a classmate s notes and handouts highlighting the pertinent information of that day s missed subject(s). D. Incomplete Grade. FAA Part 147-regulated courses are considered incomplete when any of the following occurs: The student does not pass all of the tests as required The student does not satisfactorily complete all of the required lab projects at the specified times. The student does not complete any of the required course hours E. An incomplete will result in a final grade of no better than a D. Students are responsible for promptly rectifying any issue that caused the reduced grade. A reduced grade will remain in effect until the missing components are satisfied or until 90 days have expired. After the 90 days have expired, the reduced grade will become permanent and the student must repeat the course for FAA acceptance. Note: Students can correct missing course components only on special Makeup days. Further, a student must secure permission from the Aviation Technology Program Department Chair in order to attend a makeup session. See Appendix B. Incomplete grades for nonfaa Part 147-regulated aviation courses will not be issued. The required course materials must be turned in as stipulated by the course instructor and a final grade will be issued at the completion of the course. Student Requirements A. Minimum Qualifications for Program Eligibility: To meet degree program graduation requirements, potential aviation maintenance students must demonstrate college skill levels in math, reading and writing. Assessment scores to MAT092, REA112 and WRT100 are required for entry into the program. An official college transcript displaying the completion of math, reading and writing classes at or beyond these levels may be used in place of the assessments to verify skill level. Also, potential students are required to attend an Aviation Technology Program orientation and to submit a completed/signed Aviation Technology Program application. B. Enrollment. See the Enrollment and Registration Procedures handout for step-by-step instructions on enrolling in PCC s Aviation Technology Program

11 Additional information on Pima Community College advising, assessments, financial aid and student services is available on the College website, C. Textbooks. Each course has a required textbook listed in the course outline. Many courses utilize the texts in projects and all have reading assignments. The predominant textbooks are the Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Handbooks. Several suppliers and types exist. Please consult the appropriate program acceptance letter for the current edition and author. D. Students who do not have the textbook(s) when required will be dismissed from class and obliged to make up the missed time on a scheduled makeup day before they can receive a passing grade. Please be advised that most aviation course instructors do not allow laptop computers or electronic devices, except recorders, to be used. Further, Internet access at the Aviation Technology Center is not guaranteed. E. Student Dress Code. The Aviation Technology Center has numerous industry visitors every month. For the program and students to present a professional image and encourage industry representatives to hire Pima graduates, a dress code has been established. In order to maintain a professional learning/training atmosphere and have students prepared for any type of class activity at any given time, the dress code is strictly enforced during classroom and lab hours. Specifically: i. Closed toe shoes are required in lab, hangar and ramp areas. ii. Plain, one-color or patterned shirts with long or short sleeves may be worn. Shirts made of cotton/ polyester blends are recommended. Shirts with logos, slogans, advertisements, sports team names and numbers or nonaviation-related pictures or literature are not allowed. iii. Pants, with coverage for the entire leg, ankle and posterior, must be worn whenever laboratory projects require working in areas that pose the potential of being exposed to corrosive material or flammable liquids. Shorts made of nonflammable materials (typically cotton-polyester blends) may be worn whenever lab projects do not pose a risk of exposure to corrosive or flammable materials. iv. Industry-issued and military uniforms, College or Aviation Technology Program logos or clothing presenting a positive aviation-related image are acceptable. F. Student Equipment Requirements. All students must have a primary kit with the required texts for the beginning of classes. At a minimum this will include: safety glasses (clear) with peripheral visors; prescription glasses without side shields are not acceptable hearing protection in two forms: ear plugs and overthe-ear protection standard size 1-inch thick, three-ring binder, with lined paper writing equipment: a ballpoint pen and an extra fine point Sharpie calculator with basic functions 18 19

12 20 (a.) Hand Tool Requirements. Student-owned tools are allowed and required. Pima Community College endeavors to make certain aircraft tooling available for students to use. However, each program has a required tooling list (See Appendix A) that the student is responsible for having on hand. The program realizes the significant expense of purchasing these tools. Therefore, the tool list is divided into sections, requiring each student to purchase class-specific tooling at the beginning of each five-week session. By the second phase of the General Mechanics portion of the curriculum and prior to the Airframe or Powerplant portions, students are expected to have the basic tool kit listed in Appendix A. By the fifth phase in the Airframe or Powerplant portions, students are expected to have assembled the advanced tool kit listed in appendix A. Structural Repair and Avionics students will receive tool lists in their program acceptance letter and, during the course of the program, may use college special tooling beyond the Basic Mechanics Tool Kit. However, program staff strongly urge each student to begin acquiring and using the tools of the trade as soon as possible. The tooling found in these kits is available in limited numbers from the Pima Community College Aviation Technology Center Tool Crib until the date listed in the syllabus. It is the student s responsibility to come to class with the required tools. The PCC Aviation Technology Center Tool Crib will not provide tools to any student who has not met the tool kit requirements. A student who does not have the required tooling for lab projects will be dismissed from the lab and will be required to make up the project and time on a scheduled makeup day in order to be considered for a passing grade. Students are urged to NOT loan tools or give access to their toolboxes to classmates. Figure 3, Our Boeing G. Lockers are available through the PCC Aviation Technology Center Tool Crib, using the provided combination locks. Note: On the first day of class, students will be instructed how to sign out a locker and lock. H. Tool Storage. Tool boxes and roll-a-ways may be stored in the hangar in designated areas. Students are responsible for signing their tool boxes in and out of the facility and for locking/securing them while at PCC. Roll-a-ways should be limited to the bottom box only for safety reasons. Tool boxes should never be parked under aircraft or aircraft wings. 21

13 Because hangar space is limited, toolboxes must be removed within four weeks of the student s last day of attendance at the ATC (as defined by Aviation Technology Program registration status); boxes left after that period will be deemed abandoned and dealt with accordingly. I. Physical Requirements. Throughout the course of all of the trainings in Pima Community College s Aviation Technology Program occasional exposure to toxic chemicals and particulate matter may occur, which is typical in the aviation industry. Training on personal protection equipment (PPE) wear and use is mandatory. However, each student is personally responsible for the proper wear and usage of PPE. Note: A student s failure to use the proper precautions during class will result in a warning. Upon receiving a second warning, the student will lose lab privileges and risk failing the class. The Aviation Technology Program has physical requirements to help ensure that students complete the coursework as specified by the industry and meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements. Program physical requirements are as follows: Ability to lift 50 pounds Ability to work in small, confined areas Ability to work kneeling, bending and sitting Ability to climb stairs and stand for long periods of time Ability to work at heights approaching 60 feet Ability to work in high noise environments, wearing ear protection Ability to work wearing eye protection Ability to work while wearing a respirator mask Ability to work with and in the proximity of toxic chemicals and airborne particulates Ability to speak, read, and write and understand English (required by FAA) The inability to perform the required laboratory projects can result in course failure. Pima Community College and Aviation Technology Center Rules The following rules are important to the safe and efficient operation of the Aviation Technology Center. They extend the existing Pima Community College Student Code of Conduct regulations. Our approach for enforcement of these rules will be progressive where safety and common sense allow. A first offense will result in a verbal or written warning. A second offense will result in the student being removed from the classroom or lab for the remainder of the class period. A third offense will result in the student being removed from the classroom or lab and dropped from the course. Time and makeup requirements apply. For additional information, see www. pima.edu/studentserv/studentcode. The following list is not all-inclusive

14 Safety The aviation maintenance profession demands discipline and a safety-first attitude. All instruction classroom and laboratory will be conducted safely and professionally at all times. All employers of our graduates request that we instill this from the start of instruction. So, any action inconsistent with a professional environment will be subject to disciplinary action appropriate to the offense. The following rules will be followed without exception and are non-negotiable. A. Unsafe Acts No person will commit any act that could compromise the safety of a person or equipment. If a staff member or instructor informs a student that he/she is acting in an unsafe manner, the student must take immediate corrective steps. B. Horseplay Horseplay or practical jokes will not be tolerated at any time. C. Use of Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment such as foot, hand, eye, hearing and respiratory protection must be worn in the laboratory and aircraft ramp areas. Ear protection must be worn during engine operations. Repeated violation of this rule will result in the student being dismissed from the class for the rest of the scheduled period with the possibility of course failure. Makeup time requirements will apply. D. Eye Protection Eye protection must be worn at all times, except during classroom lectures. E. Hearing Protection Hearing protection must be worn at all times when in the laboratory. Double hearing protection (ear plugs and ear muffs) must be worn when working within 100 feet of an operating aircraft engine. F. Safety Shoes Because students will be carrying and handling materials such as parts and heavy tools that could be dropped and cause injury, and because students will be walking where sharp objects could be stepped on, causing injury, tennis shoes are NOT allowed. The preferred shoes or boots are those approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This footwear should include steel or composite toe protection. This footwear should be worn during all ATC activities. G. Use of Machinery and Equipment No person will use machinery or equipment until trained in its use and only under the direction and supervision of college personnel. A student s intentional misuse or careless operation of College equipment will be grounds for dismissal from the rest of the scheduled class period. Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol restrictions The aviation industry has adopted strict drug and alcohol prohibitions and regulations in recent years. In the industry, workers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs are prohibited from working on or around an aircraft. Pima Community College also has policies relating to students who are under the influence while on College property; these and other policies concerning student behavior can be found in the PCC Student Code of Conduct pages at current-students/code-of-conduct on the PCC website

15 PCC students are expected to know their responsibilities for appropriate behavior and respect for others in the College community and are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, including its policies related to tobacco use (smoking), drugs and alcohol. The consumption of alcohol or use of drugs on PCC property is strictly forbidden, and students under the influence of either drugs or alcohol are not allowed at the Aviation Technology Center. The industry has zero tolerance for on-the-job alcohol or drug use and treats infractions extremely seriously. A worker who makes decisions or completes work while under the influence can put at risk the lives and safety of aircraft operators, crew and passengers. Thus, if a student smells of alcohol and/or shows any signs of being under the influence or of being incapacitated, the Department Chair or Program Manager will be notified and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of other students and College personnel. This action will include the removal of that student from the classroom and/or laboratory, which may result in failure of that class. A student may request that a PCC Department of Public Safety officer perform a sobriety test. The sale, purchase, use or possession of nonmedically prescribed drugs on College property is forbidden. This applies to all forms of controlled substances for which sale, use or possession is prohibited by law. The only exception is for physician-prescribed medications. However, as Aviation Technology Program students regularly use dangerous equipment, a student must have written permission from a medical doctor to participate in the laboratory environment while taking any prescribed medication. It is the student s responsibility to provide a doctor s note to the Program Manager prior to entering a lab. Note: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires certain employers to have drug-testing programs. In the aviation industry, companies require every potential employee to take a drug test and also conduct random drug tests on employees throughout their careers. Alcohol tests also are administered randomly. Employees failing either test generally are subject to immediate dismissal. Smoking is prohibited inside any Aviation Technology Center building, on the aircraft ramps or in the mezzanine between the classrooms, office, break room and hangar. The designated smoking area is between the classrooms and the parking lot and at least 20 feet from any door. College IT Systems and Electronic Devices Cell phones, beepers, ipods or other electronic equipment must be turned off or silenced in ATC classrooms, laboratories and aircraft ramps. Urgent, special-circumstances calls may be allowed by prior arrangement with the instructor. All other incoming calls to students should go to , where the caller may leave a message to be delivered to the student at an appropriate time. Repeated violation of this rule will result in the student being dismissed from the class for the rest of the scheduled period with the possibility of course failure. Makeup time requirements apply. A second dismissal from the classroom for repeated violations may be grounds for dismissal from the Aviation Technology Program

16 College Computers A student making unauthorized use of computers in the ATC tech library or any ATC classroom will be dismissed from class for the rest of the period with the possibility of course failure. Makeup time requirements apply. A second removal from the classroom for unauthorized use will be grounds for dismissal from the Aviation Technology Program. Additionally, it is a violation of the PCC Student Code of Conduct to engage in any the following actions. A student may not: A. Circumvent any College IT system security feature, including engaging in hacking, probing, or attempting to break into other users accounts. B. In connection with a College IT system, obtain or use another person s account name, username or password unless specifically authorized to do so by a College administrator. C. In connection with a College IT system, create, use or transmit a computer virus, worm, spyware or other type of malicious software. D. In connection with a College IT system, allow another person to use one s account name, username or password unless specifically authorized to do so by a College administrator. E. Alter, disrupt or reconfigure any College IT system unless specifically authorized to do so by a College administrator. This prohibition includes 1) the unauthorized introduction of any new hardware, software, network device or telephone to a College IT system; 2) the unauthorized removal or reconfiguration of any College hardware, software, network device or telephone from a College IT system; and 3) the unauthorized running of an IT server, whether virtual or physical, on any College IT system network. F. Use a College IT system to access, view, download, create, store, send or forward sexually inappropriate materials of the type referenced in A.R.S (A). G. In connection with a College IT system, forge or other electronic information or engage in any other conduct that is inappropriate or degrades the accuracy of student or other College data. H. Engage in unauthorized access of any College IT system, any student data or any other College data. I. Access, view, download, create, store, send or forward spam, pranks, pornographic or obscene images or words, or harassing, vulgar, threatening or intimidating messages on a College IT system. J. Illegally download copyrighted material or violate any software license agreement or intellectual property rights in any College-related context. Miscellaneous Cleanup Because of Federal Aviation Administration requirements and industry standards for a clean and safe environment, PCC s Aviation Technology Program requires students to keep their work areas clean and organized. Students must perform daily cleanup and proper storage of equipment after they complete 28 29

17 work. At the instructor s discretion, any student who does not do proper cleanup and storage may have a class grade reduced, weighted by the amount of cleanup not done. Any student who does not do proper cleanup and storage or follow an instructor s cleanup or storage direction, will be dismissed from the lab and risk course failure. Sleeping During Class or Laboratory Any student sleeping during class or laboratory will be dismissed from the rest of the period and risk course failure. Makeup time requirements apply. Any student dismissed from class or lab a second time for sleeping will be dismissed from the course. Facility access The ATC is an industrial site with all the potential hazards associated with such a site. Additionally, the ATC contains a multitude of items that are of high value and could be stolen. Because of these issues, the College has an obligation to ensure both the safety and security of personnel and property within the ATC. Good safety practice and common sense dictate that we take all necessary steps to address the issue of unsupervised students in the ATC. The following policy applies to all ATC students without exception: Students arriving at the ATC more than 15 minutes early may wait at the picnic tables or in the break room. Students may enter the facility outside these hours only in the company of and with specific permission of a faculty or staff member. Any violation of this policy will be referred to the appropriate office for processing under the Student Code of Conduct. Departing the property during class or laboratory sessions It is important that students remain present during classroom and laboratory sessions. ATC instructors and staff must know where all students are at all times. This is especially important in the case of emergencies, such as fire. More simply, missing even a brief portion of a class can result in missing important instructions. While reasonable accommodations can be made in cooperation with faculty, College policy does not allow departures during class sessions. A student not having permission to leave his or her assigned area will be considered as absent. A student considered absent will be dismissed from the class for the rest of the period and at risk of course failure. Makeup time requirements apply. A second dismissal for this violation will be grounds for dismissal from the Aviation Technology Program. Students are permitted within the Aviation Technology Center only during hours when classes are in session. Students may enter the facility up to 15 minutes before the start of class. Likewise, students may remain within the Aviation Technology Center for up to 15 minutes after their final class

18 Important Phone numbers Program Assistant Benetta Jackson: Avionics Faculty Bruce Bessette: Structural Repair Faculty Mark Heywood: Airframe and Powerplant Faculty David Raymond: Airframe and Powerplant Faculty Eric Ross: Aviation Lab Specialist Merrill Yeary: Aviation Lab Specialist John Svob: Aviation Technology Program Department Chair Pete Stogsdill: Aviation Technology Program Manager Tom Hinman: Appendix A Basic Tool Kit The Basic Tool kit should contain, at a minimum: 1/4" drive socket set to include: 1 each socket set, 12 pt. standard 3/16" through 1/2" 1 each socket set, 12 pt. deep 3/16" to 1/2" 1 each ratchet, reversible 3 each extensions 1-1/2," 3" and 6" 1 each universal joint 1/4" drive 3/8" drive socket set to include: 3 each extension 1-1/2," 3" and 6" 1 each socket set, 12 pt. deep, 3/8" through 3/4" 1 each socket set, 12 pt. standard 3/8" to 3/4" 1 each ratchet 3/8" drive 1 each universal joint 3/8" drive 1 each adapter 3/8" drive to 1/2" socket 1 each socket 1/2" drive 6 pt. Deep 7/8" (broached) 1 each combination wrench set, 12 pt., 1/4" through 1" (recommended through 1-1/4") 1 each duckbill pliers 8" 1 each diagonal cutting pliers 6" 1 each locking (vise grip) pliers 6"-8" 1 each needle nose 6" 1 each slip joint 8" 4 each screwdrivers (slotted) 1/4" x 6," 3/8" x 12," 5/16 x 8," 1/4" stubby 3 each screwdriver (Phillips) #1 x 3," #2 x 4," #2 stubby 1 each 1/2" chisel 1 each hammer, ball peen 12 oz. 1 each hammer, plastic tip 12 oz. 1 each feeler gauge, leaf type.0015 through each steel rule 6" flexible, 1/64" and 1/32" graduations on one side; decimals on the other 1 each inspection mirror at 2-1/4" 1 each mechanical fingers 1 each safety goggles or glasses 32 33

19 1 each flashlight 1 each hearing protection (ear muff style) 1 each electrician s diagonal wire cutters 1 each small standard screwdriver 1 each small Phillips screwdriver 1 each dial caliper, 6" 1 each safety wire twisters 1 each touch up paint spray gun 1 each tool bag 1 each rollaway tool box (See Note 1) Advanced Tool Kit 1 each 12'' speed handles 1 each hex key set 1/16'' through 5/16'' (14 pieces) 1 each center punch 3/8'' x 4-1/2'' 4 each pin punches, 3/32,'' 1/8,'' 5/32'' and 3/16'' 2 each metal scribes 6'' (angle and straight point) 3 each metal snips, aircraft, left, straight, right cut (or left and right offset snips) 1 each file, 10'' flat mill, single cut, bastard 1 each file 10'' half round, double cut, bastard 1 each file, 8'' rat tail 1 each file handle 1 each file cleaning brush 1 each wire stripper (See Note 1) 1 each adapter 1/4'' drive to 3/8'' socket 1 each adapter 3/8'' drive to 1/4'' socket 1 each magnetic tip screwdriver 1 each 3/8'' pneumatic drill (See Note 1) 1 each 90 high speed grinder (See Note 1) 1 each straight high speed grinder (See Note 1) 1 each stocked drill bit index (numbered) 1 each volt/ohm meter (See Note 1) Avionics Tool List 1 each small screwdriver set 1 each small diagonal cutting pliers 1 each wire strippers (See Note 2) 1 each crimpers (See Note 2) 1 each small channel lock pliers X-ACTO knife set Hex wrench set, fractional and metric Small file set Multi meter (See Note 1) 1 each RG58 stripping tool Cannon plug pliers Magnifying glass set Small paintbrush set (stiff bristles) 1 each scissors Note 1: Many of these tools may be purchased inexpensively. Even the lowest quality tools may be used to gain employment. However, PCC staff recommends purchasing quality tools that will last many years. Note 2: Specialized tools listed may not be allowed by the commercial aircraft industry. The instructors should be consulted prior to their purchase

20 Structural Repair Tool List 1 each tool box (roll-a-way) table top preferred 1 each drill motor (1/4" to 3/8" chuck) (See Note 1) 1 each rivet gun (4x) (See Note 1) 1each high-speed die grinder, 90 degrees and straight (See Note 1) 1 each micro stop 1 each Cleco pliers Rivet sets, straight (3/32," 1/8," 5/32," 3/16," 7/32" and 1/4") Rivet sets, offset (3/32," 1/8," 5/32" and 3/16") 1 each rivet set, flush Bucking bars, assorted (3 minimum) 1/4 drive ratchet (with hole for hi-loks) Allen wrench set 1 each speed handle 3/8" drive and appex tip Vise-Grip C clamps (small and large) Aviation snips set 1 each hammer, dead blow 1 each pliers, diagonal cutters (dikes) 1 each pliers, duck-bill Drill stops (3/32," 1/8," 5/32," 3/16 and 1/4") Hand files, assorted Rotary files (1/4," 1/2" 1" and cone) 1 each work light 1 each air hose, 50 feet 1 each air hose, 15 feet 100 each Clecos, 40, 30, 21, 10, 1/4 25 each wing nut Clecos, 40, 30, 21, 10, 1/4 25 each spring clamp Clecos 1 each chip chaser Spring clamps 1 each rivet cutters Airline regulators Air hose couplers 1 each 90-degree drill Radius gauges 3m Roloc Mandrels, 1," 2," 3" Note 1: Many of these tools may be purchased inexpensively. Even the lowest quality tools may be used to gain employment. However, PCC staff recommends purchasing quality tools that will last many years. Note 2: Specialized tools listed may not be allowed by the commercial aircraft industry. The instructors should be consulted prior to their purchase. Appendix B Academic Progression The Pima Community College Aviation Technology Program has many unique and detailed requirements. One big example: Our program receives federal oversight. Further, our graduating students will work under this oversight for their entire aviation careers. To gain the skills required to be successful in this environment, our students must progress through our training rapidly and in a specific order of course presentation. Failure to successfully complete any class in the lineup will jeopardize 36 37

21 that student s ability to satisfactorily finish subsequent courses. To succeed and thrive under these conditions our students must be determined, disciplined, active and consistent. The following guidelines are a reflection of these ideals and performance expectations. They act as definitions and extensions of existing standards of academic progression. Please refer to the College Catalog for additional details. Also, please be aware that students currently on federal financial aid have to meet the satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid. More information about this process can be found on the PCC website at edu/paying-for-school/financial-aid/managing-award/ satisfactory-progress. Standards of Aviation Academic Progress Standards of Academic Progress ensure that students are in good standing with the Federal Aviation Administration and Pima Community College. Good Standing A student is considered to be in good standing in the Aviation Technology Program if the student has: passed with a 70 percent or better all tests as required for a course satisfactorily completed all of the course required lab projects at the specified times completed all of the required course hours, and not received any code of conduct violations Probation and FAA-required Courses If a student is not in good standing, the student will be placed on probation, indicating a serious institutional concern. A student placed on probation will: be notified in writing of the problem causing the probation be required to meet with the Department Chair be required to complete requisite lab projects or time within 90 days, or be required to repeat a class (Note: FAA requirements apply; see Grading Criteria, Pages ) if applicable, be required to correct the behavior that led to any ATC rule infraction. Aviation Technology Program Restriction A student will be placed on Aviation Technology Program Restriction if the student does not complete satisfactorily two FAA Part 147-regulated courses in a single certificate program or if the student has multiple ATC rules violations. During Aviation Technology Program Restriction, a student: will be restricted from enrolling in subsequent aviation classes within the program must meet with the Vice President of Instruction and/ or Vice President of Student Development and/or re-register and repeat a course Will be made aware that further rule infractions will result in Academic Disqualification

22 Academic Disqualification If a student on Aviation Technology Program Restriction does not follow the guidelines to get off of restriction, the student will be academically disqualified from attending Aviation Technology Program classes. Academically Disqualified students may not enroll in the next traditional semester. After the next semester, students will be placed on Aviation Technology Program Restriction until the student resolves all issues and returns to good standing. 40

23 (520) Pima County Community College District is governed by an elected five-member board. For information on the Board of Governors, see: Pima Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educational institution committed to excellence through diversity. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. For public and employee accommodation requests, as well as information related to the ADA complaint process, contact the College ADA Coordinator at (520) or 4905C E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ For PCC student accommodation requests, please contact the appropriate campus Disabled Student Resource office (520) (TTY ).