Course Details
Mathematics
This course is designed to partially fulfill the curriculum requirements set out in Appendix B Part 147 General Curriculum Subjects for Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools established by the Federal Aviation Regulations. Our online program in conjunction with in-person instruction, is intended to help prepare students for the General Knowledge Test and make the curriculum more accessible to students without a nearby aviation school. This course will assist students in reviewing basic mathematics concepts such as whole numbers, ratios, and percentages which maintenance technician routinely use in their work. Students will also revise their understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry the basics of which technicians need to properly maintain an aircraft.
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Course Introduction
Basic Math
Module Introduction
Whole Numbers
Fractions and Mixed Numbers
The Decimal Number System
Ratios and Proportions
Percentage
Positive Numbers, Negative Numbers and Powers
Functions of Numbers Chart and Scientific Notation
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Advanced Math
Module Introduction
Algebra
Computing Area of Two-Dimensional Solids
Computing Volume of Three-Dimensional Solids
Computing Surface Area of Three-Dimensional Solids
Trigonometric Functions
Measurement Systems and the Binary Number System
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Review
Exam