Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Aviation Maintenance Management (2150)

Prepare to land your FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate by attaining this A.S. degree. Following this program, you’ll be ready and well qualified for employment right away in entry-level management positions. Become a respected, highly paid professional who can manage the complex process of maintaining aircraft for safe, smooth flying.

If you already hold an FAA A&P certificate, you have the opportunity to earn college credit by evaluation for this certificate, and then pursue an associate in science degree by satisfying the General Education and Professional Elective course requirements. This program will also meet your needs if you already have a two- or four-year degree and are seeking new employability skills.

When seeking an associate in science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management, you must complete the course requirements in both the airframe mechanic and powerplant mechanic certificates or possess a valid FAA A&P certificate, as well as 23 hours of additional required college credits.

 

Certification and Licensing
With the successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to take the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licensing examination.

Accreditation
The program complies with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 and is FAA certified.

Cost
Estimated tuition* (for entire program) is $5,900. Estimated tuition for students holding an A&P certificate is $1,200. Estimated cost of textbooks, materials and fees is $200.

Curriculum

General Education Courses
	*Mathematics	3
	*Humanities	3
	*Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
SPC 2600	Speech Communications	3
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
	Credit Hours	15

 

Professional Courses
**Academic credits awarded for completion of Airframe Mechanic and Powerplant Mechanic workforce certificates, or a valid FAA A&P certificate		60
or AMT 1705	Aviation General Maintenance Technician Helper	12
and AMT 1715	Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technician I	12
and AMT 1716	Aviation Airframe Maintenance Technician II	12
and AMT 1725	Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technician I	12
and AMT 1726	Aviation Powerplant Maintenance Technician II	12
	Credit Hours	60

Professional Electives
ASC 1010	History of Air Transportation/National Airspace System	3
ASC 1310	Federal Air Regulations/Legislation	3
ATT 1100	Private Pilot Ground School	3
SBM 2000	Small Business Management	3
SLS 1301	Career Planning and the World of Work	2
	Credit Hours	8

Total Program Credits: 83

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
**Academic credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the workforce programs in Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics, and nine college credits as a degree seeking student.

Notes

You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you.