The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and maintain aircraft systems and equipment. This program combines technical coursework in aviation maintenance and management with general education coursework.
The program covers a range of topics, including aviation laws and regulations, aviation safety, aircraft systems and structures, avionics systems, aviation maintenance management, aviation maintenance practices and procedures, logistics and supply chain management, and aviation human factors.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry and the skills necessary to maintain aircraft safely and efficiently. Students will learn how to manage aviation maintenance operations, including the scheduling of maintenance, managing technicians, budgeting, and implementing quality assurance programs.
Upon graduation, students may pursue careers in a variety of aviation-related fields, including aviation maintenance management, aviation safety, quality assurance, logistics and supply chain management, and aircraft manufacturing. Graduates may also be prepared to pursue advanced degrees in aviation maintenance management or related fields.
Embedded within the Aviation Maintenance Management Program are two Certificate programs, comprise the FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Training Program. Those components are:
Upper Division Certificate: Aviation Maintenance Technician, Airframe
Upper Division Certificate: Aviation Maintenance Technician, Powerplant
The FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Training Program is a structured, comprehensive, training program that prepares students to become certified aircraft maintenance technicians and provides them with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and repair aircraft. After the completion of the General curriculum, the program is divided into two major areas of concentration: Airframe and Powerplant, each of which covers a range of topics related to aircraft maintenance.
The Aviation Maintenance Technician - Airframe Upper Division Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and repair the structural components of an aircraft, such as the fuselage, wings, and control surfaces. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including aerodynamics, aircraft materials, sheet metal work, composites, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Students will also learn how to interpret technical drawings and blueprints, and how to use hand and power tools to perform maintenance and repair work.
The Aviation Maintenance Technician - Powerplant Upper Division Certificate focuses on aircraft engines and engine systems. Students will learn about the principles of engine operation, fuel systems, ignition systems, lubrication systems, and engine instrumentation. They will also learn how to diagnose
problems, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventative maintenance on engines. The curriculum includes both classroom and practical instruction, which may include disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of aircraft engines.
Upon completion of both the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate programs, students are eligible to take the FAA certification exams for the Airframe mechanic and Powerplant mechanic ratings. Passing these exams is required to obtain an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate from the FAA.
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