Worldwide

AS/BS in Aviation Maintenance

  • OVERVIEW
  • AS REQUIREMENTS
  • BS REQUIREMENTS
  • CAREER - OUTLOOK

Overview

Today, a degree isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must-have.

Education is the key to getting more out of life — whether you’re looking for a higher salary, greater job satisfaction, or a soaring sense of personal pride. If you work in the aircraft maintenance field and are ready for advancement, Embry-Riddle can help. Our Associate/Bachelor in Aviation Maintenance degree lets you build on the skills you already possess, while laying the foundation for greater accomplishments.

If you hold an­­ FAA Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Certificate, you are awarded 24 credit hours toward the associate degree or 30 credit hours toward the bachelor’s degree. Students may also earn maintenance credit as part of the overall curriculum.

In addition to gaining critical skills needed to succeed in an aviation maintenance career, students will specialize in one of two maintenance functions: Management or Safety. Plus, you’ll gain a solid core of courses in general education, which prepares graduates for success in any industry, not just aviation.

In the aviation industry, the most crucial task is to keep the planes flying safely. That’s why people with aircraft maintenance skills and knowledge will continue to be in high demand by aviation and aeronautical employers.

In today’s competitive workforce, however, it takes something extra to move up the career ladder. And aviation professionals can get that edge with an Associate/Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Worldwide.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

Core
Course / Title Credits
AMNT 240 General Aeronautics and Applications 3
AMNT 260 Aircraft Electrical Systems Theory 3
AMNT 270 Airframe Structures and Applications 3
AMNT 271 Airframe Systems Structures and Applications 3
AMNT 280 Powerplant Theory and Applications 3
AMNT 281 Aircraft Propulsion Systems and Applications 3
Electives:  
Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Science, Avionics Technology, Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering Technology 6
Total Credits 24
Designated Courses
Course / Title Credits
Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, and Humanities and Social Studies may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into those broad categories and are at the level specified.
Communication Theory and Skills:
ENGL 123, SPCH 219, ENGL 221, ENGL 222 or equivalent
Humanities Lower-Level:
HUMN 140, HUMN 141, HUMN 142, ENGL 143
Social Sciences Lower-Level:
PSYC 220, HIST 110, HIST 130, SOCI 210
Communication Theory and Skills: 6
ENGL 123 English Composition 3
Lower-level Humanities 3
Lower-level Social Sciences: 6
MGMT 120 Introduction to Computer Based Systems -OR-  
CSCI 109 Introduction to Computers and Applications 3
MGMT 201 Principles of Management3
AMGT 202 Aeronautical Science for Management 3
MATH 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I -OR-  
MATH 140 College Algebra 3
MATH 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II -OR-  
MATH 211 Statistics with Aviation Applications -OR-  
MATH 222 Business Statistics 3
PHYS 102 Exploration in Physics 3
Total Credits 36
Total Degree Requirements 60

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Core
Course / Title Credits
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Certificate -OR- 
Aviation Maintenance Technology Course Work 30
AMNT 240 General Aeronautics and Applications 3
AMNT 260 Aircraft Electrical Systems Theory 3
AMNT 270 Airframe Structures and Applications 3
AMNT 271 Airframe Systems Structures and Applications 3
AMNT 280 Powerplant Theory and Applications 3
AMNT 281 Aircraft Propulsion Systems and Applications 3
Electives:  
Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Science, Avionics Technology, Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering Technology 12
Total Credits 30
Designated Courses
Course / Title Credits
Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, and Humanities and Social Studies may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into those broad categories and are at the level specified.
Communication Theory and Skills:
ENGL 123, SPCH 219, ENGL 221, ENGL 222 or equivalent
Humanities Lower-Level:
HUMN 140, HUMN 141, HUMN 142, ENGL 143
Social Sciences Lower-Level:
PSYC 220, HIST 110, HIST 130, SOCI 210
Communication Theory and Skills 6
ENGL 123 English Composition 3
MATH 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I -AND-  
MATH 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II  
-OR- 
MATH 140 College Algebra -AND-  
MATH 142 Trigonometry 6
Computer Science 3
Physical and Life Sciences elective 3
Humanities Lower-level elective 3
Social Sciences Lower-level elective 3
Humanities/Social Sciences Upper-level elective 3
ECON 210 Microeconomics 3
ECON 211 Macroeconomics 3
Total Credits 36
Program Support
Course / Title Credits
MATH 211 Statistics with Aviation Applications -OR-  
MATH 222 Business Statistics 3
PHYS 102 Explorations in Physics 3
Total Credits 6
Program Core
Course / Title Credits
MGMT 201 Principles of Management 3
AMGT 202 Aeronautical Science for Management 3
MGMT 210 Financial Accounting 3
MGMT 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems 3
MGMT 311 Marketing -OR- 
MGMT 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management 3
MGMT 314 Human Resource Management -OR- 
MGMT 317 Organizational Behavior 3
MGMT 324 Aviation Labor Relations 3
MGMT 406 Strategic Management of Technical Operations 3
ASCI 419 Aviation Maintenance Management (Capstone Course) 3
ASCI 490 Aeronautical Science (Capstone Course) 3
Total Credits 30
Program Specializations (Choose either Management or Safety) 18
Total Degree Requirements 120
Program Specializations (choose one)
Course / Title Credits
Management:  
MGMT 411 Logistics 3
MGMT 420 Management of Production and Operations 3
MGMT 422 Life Cycle Analysis and Systems and Programs in Aviation 3
MGMT 424 Project Management 3
Upper Level Management Electives 6
Total Credits 18
Safety:  
SFTY 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety 3
SFTY 335 Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety 3
SFTY 409 Aviation Safety 3
SFTY 440 System Safety Management 3
Upper Level Management Electives 6
Total Credits 18

Career Outlook

Career Areas

  • Customer Service
  • Development Engineering
  • Electrical Power Generation
  • Hydraulic Components and System Designing
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Technical Writing

Employers

  • Aerospace Systems Development
  • Air Transportation Maintenance
  • Gas Turbine Industry
  • Electromagnetic Technology
  • Surveillance Technology
  • Aerospace Products and Parts Manufacturing