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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE SCIENCE

Degree Plus Maintenance Expertise In High Demand

Instructor working with Amanda in the Aviation Maintenance ProgramBring your A&P mechanic's certificate with you for academic credit or take the certification coursework at Embry-Riddle as part of your degree program. International certification, which may be equivalent to the Airframe and Powerplant certification, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and, if approved, may be used for academic credit.

Every commercial, private, or military aircraft requires the careful attention of professional aviation maintenance specialists. Without the devotion of professional aviation maintenance experts, the air travel system could not exist. The demand for degreed aircraft maintenance specialists in the aviation/aerospace world has never been greater than it is today. The Aviation Maintenance Science program (AMS) at Embry-Riddle produces these aviation professionals, the best in the world.

If you choose to earn Embry-Riddle’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Science, your expertise will be sought after by the aviation and aerospace industry.

Associate of Science

REQUIREMENTS

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The Aviation Maintenance Science associates degree is made up of general education courses and technical courses and labs that lead to FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic's certification. The degree is composed of 66 credit hours, 18 hours of general education coursework and 48 hours of airframe and powerplant technical courses. The associates' degree will flow seamlessly into the AMS bachelor of science degree.

The courses taken in the Aviation Maintenance Science Department lead to a student being approved for the A&P certification exams. Credit will be granted for any student who enters the University already in possession of the A&P certification. International certification, which may be equivalent to the Airframe and Powerplant certification, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and, if approved, may be used for academic credit.

Bachelor of Science

REQUIREMENTS

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Students in the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science degree choose an area of concentration from three possible choices.

Maintenance Management
This area of concentration is ideal for the student that wants to work as a maintenance technician for a period of time, and then advance to a mid to high level management position. It would also work well for the student that wants to own and manage their own maintenance company.
Aerospace Electronics
This area of concentration is ideal for students seeking a career related to aviation or space electronics (avionics), and supporting and maintaining the associated systems. To complete the degree requirements, students who choose this area of concentration may complement their electronics education by taking the airframe and powerplant technical coursework, or they may choose any minor program of study that is of interest to them.
Flight
This area of concentration is ideal for students who wish to combine a maintenance background with the qualifications of a commercial pilot. This provides the student with the flexibility of working as a maintenance technician or flying commercially for a living.
In addition to the FAA airframe and powerplant certification you can receive while attending this program, you will receive a foundation that will allow you to excel in a variety of aerospace/aviation fields. You'll also develop leadership skills in preparation for management opportunities that may come your way after graduation.

The Maintenance Management and Flight areas of concentration all require the FAA Airframe and Powerplant technical coursework as part of the degree program. Students in the Aerospace Electronics area of concentration have the option of doing the airframe and powerplant track or doing any minor program of study.

Career Outlook

The Embry-Riddle Connection Gives You Best Shot At Jobs in Aerospace, Aviation and Technology

Embry-Riddle offers Type 147 AMT degree program for Daytona Beach campus students who want to prepare for the FAA airframe and/or powerplant (A&P) examinations and pursue degree programs which require those skills.

The Type 147 program, offered only at the Daytona Beach campus, presents a carefully selected blend of theory and practical applications, which gives the student an opportunity to prepare for and take the FAA airframe and/or powerplant examinations.

Co-op Possibilities for Maintenance Degree Students

  • Aviall
  • Primaris Airlines
  • ATA Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • CE Avionics
  • Merck & Company, Inc.
  • Pan Am Services
  • Raytheon Aircraft Services
  • Cessna Aircraft Company
  • Aerospace Electronics, Inc. (AEI)
  • American West Airlines
  • American Aerospace Corp
  • TRAX