Aviation Maintenance Management (2150)

Associate in Science

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.

Articulations

This A.S. degree program articulates into a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, please visit the Transfer Services Web site.

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 cost of tuition is $5,512 (tuition rated for Florida residents as of 7/07). Estimated tuition for students holding an A&P certificate is $1,200. Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title		Credits
General Education
	*Mathematics	3
	*Humanities	3
	*Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
SPC 2600	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
	Credit Hours	15

Required Professional Courses
**Academic credits awarded for completion of    Airframe Mechanic and Powerplant Mechanic    workforce certificates, or a valid FAA A&P    certificate, or courses with ** below:		60
**AMT 1751	Aviation Maintenance Technology General I	3
**AMT 1752	Aviation Maintenance Technology General II	3
**AMT 1753	Aviation Maintenance Technology General III	3
**AMT 1754	Aviation Maintenance Technology General IV	3
**AMT 1761	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe I	6
**AMT 1762	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe II	6
**AMT 1763	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe III	6
**AMT 1764	Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe IV	6
**AMT 1771	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant I	6
**AMT 1772	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant II	6
**AMT 1773	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant III	6
**AMT 1774	Aviation Maintenance Technology Powerplant IV	6
AVM 1942	Aviation Internship	2
	Credit Hours	62

Professional Electives (minimum 6 credit hours)
GEB 1011	Introduction to Business	3
#ASC 1010	History of Air Transportation/National Airspace System	3
or #ASC 1310 Federal Air Regulations
MAN 2021	Principles of Management	3
MAN 2125	Supervision and Performance Improvement	3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	83

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
**60 academic credits are awarded for FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificates, which are a requirement for award of this associate degree. Credit will be awarded upon successful completion of nine college credits as a degree-seeking student.
#Only one of these ASC-prefixed courses may be used in satisfying electives.

Note

This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate in science degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to the university transfer guide.

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