Bachelor of Science in
Aviation Maintenance
Blending general education and aviation maintenance core courses, the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance gives graduates a competitive edge in the industry.
About the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance
As a recognized leader in aviation and aerospace education, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University prepares students to meet the future needs of the aviation industry. The 2023 Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts the need for 690,000 maintenance technicians by 2042, making aviation maintenance an important factor in keeping the industry thriving.
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance is designed to lay the groundwork for a successful career within the aircraft maintenance field. It focuses on numerous aspects of aviation mechanics, including aircraft electrical systems theory, airframe systems applications, organizational behavior, social responsibility and ethics.
Student Learning Outcomes
What you will learn while earning a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance:
- Fundamentals of Aviation Maintenance
- Aviation maintenance operations for all types of aerial vehicles
- Basic concepts of ground and flight safety
Aviation Maintenance Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Embry-Riddle graduates are prepared to rise to the challenge as demand increases for aviation technicians. With a 92% placement rate a year after graduation, students find careers with top companies, including The Boeing Company, the U.S. Air Force and L3Harris Technologies.
Graduates with an aviation mechanics degree typically secure roles such as:
- Aviation maintenance technicians
- Aerospace machinists
- Flight line quality managers
- Aircraft maintenance productions
Aviation Maintenance Salary Information
Earning an aviation mechanics degree from Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, averaging $100,200 annually in 2022, as industry demand continues to rise.
DETAILS
About Aviation Maintenance at the Worldwide & Online Campus
In today’s competitive workforce, it takes something extra to move up the career ladder. Aviation professionals can get that edge with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance from Embry‑Riddle's Worldwide campus.
The program meticulously trains students as aviation technicians and aircraft mechanics to service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft. With an innovative curriculum comprised of 120 credit hours, Embry‑Riddle students gain a solid foundation for their careers.
Pursuing a degree at the Worldwide & Online Campus allows students to structure their education around their lifestyles, taking classes where and when they want.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
The Worldwide/Online Campus offers two specialization options for the aviation maintenance degree:
- Management: Focuses on practical applications of logistics, procurement, production, life cycle analysis and project management.
- Safety: Focuses on theories and concepts of human factors, mechanical and structural factors, system safety and maintenance-related safety practices.
Aviation Maintenance Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom or see if a Worldwide location is close to you
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Solve problems within professional and personal environments.
- Use digitally-enabled technology and analysis techniques to interpret data for the purpose of drawing valid conclusions and solving associated problems.
- Show evidence of conducting meaningful research, gathering information from primary and secondary sources, and documenting source material in their writing.
- Communicate concepts in written, digital, and oral forms for technical and non-technical information.
- Analyze scientific evidence related to the physical world and its interrelationship with human values and interests.
- Analyze historical events, cultural artifacts, and philosophical concepts.
- Show evidence of skills needed to enrich life through activities that enhance and promote lifelong learning in their career and personal life.
- Apply the fundamentals of aviation maintenance, commonly accepted practices, and global regulations in the aviation maintenance industry.
- Demonstrate proficiency in maintenance operations management functions for all types of aerial vehicles.
- Demonstrate comprehension and application of basic concepts of ground and flight safety in the aviation maintenance industry.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
| General Education | ||
| Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical and Life Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science may be chosen from as listed, assuming prerequisites are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified. | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills | ||
| Any Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 9 | |
*Students pursuing the Engineering Specialization must take ENGL 221 | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Lower-Level Humanities (Any Lower or Upper Level Humanities) | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities (Any Upper Level Humanities) | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Any Social Science | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Science | ||
| Any Physical Science/Physics | 6 | |
*Students pursuing the Engineering Specialization must take PHYS 150 and PHYS 160 | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Any College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 6 | |
*Students pursuing the Engineering Specialization must take MATH 142 and MATH 241 for a total of 7 credits | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| Any Computer Science | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
*Students pursuing the Engineering Specialization will earn 37 credits towards their General Education.
Core/Major
| Aviation Maintenance Courses | ||
| 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 and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 280 | Reciprocating Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 281 | Turbine Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Program Core | ||
| AMNT 265 | Aeronautical Electronics for Aviation Maintenance Technicians | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law | 3 |
| AMNT 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| AMNT 429 | Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures and Systems | 3 |
| AMNT 424 | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation | 3 |
| AMNT 290 | Introduction to Aerospace Composites | 3 |
| AMNT 272 | Fundamentals of Aircraft Avionics | 3 |
| AMNT 491 | Operational Applications in Aviation Maintenance | 3 |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Choose one Specialization
1. Engineering specialization
2. Management specialization
3. Safety specialization
Engineering Specialization
In aviation maintenance, technicians often work closely with engineers when troubleshooting or making changes to aircraft design. The Engineering specialization provides students of Aviation Maintenance an integrated understanding of the theories and practical applications of engineering concepts, AC/CD circuit behavior, metal and composite properties, forces, and solid mechanics.
| Engineering Specialization Courses | 33 | |
| MATH 242 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ETEC 315 | Circuits for Engineering Technology | 3 |
| ETEC 316 | Circuits Laboratory for Engineering Technology | 1 |
| ESCI 201 | Statics | 3 |
| ESCI 202 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| CESC 220 | Digital Circuit Design | 3 |
| CESC 222 | Digital Circuit Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ETEC 310 | Material Science for Engineering Technology | 3 |
| ESCI 204 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 115 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 121 | |
Management Specialization:
In aviation maintenance, there is a continual need for the comprehensive management of maintenance programs. The Management specialization provides students of Aviation Maintenance an integrated understanding of the theories, concepts, and practical applications of logistics, procurement, production, life cycle analysis, and project management.
| Management Specialization Courses | 18 | |
| UNSY 316 | Operational and Business Aspects of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMNT 322 | Aircraft Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance Programs | 3 |
| HRMD 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | 3 |
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| PMGT 325 | Concepts and Practices of Project Management | 3 |
| Upper-Level Management Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 15 | |
| Choose other electives from the following subject areas: Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Science, Management, Leadership, Safety, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Safety Specialization:
In aviation maintenance, there is a recognized need for safety professionals. The Safety specialization provides students of Aviation Maintenance an opportunity to complement their practical experience with a study of aviation safety, focusing on the theories and concepts of human factors, mechanical and structural factors, system safety, and maintenance-related safety practices.
| Safety Specialization Courses | 18 | |
| BSAS 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| BSAS 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| SFTY 341 | Occupational Safety and Health Program Management | 3 |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
| Upper-Level Safety Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 15 | |
| Choose other electives from the following subject areas: Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Science, Management, Leadership, Safety, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Plan of Study (BSAVM) - Engineering Specialization
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| MATH 142 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| MATH 241 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| Credits Subtotal | 7.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Humanities LL | 3 | |
| PHYS 150 | Physics I for Engineers | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| ENGL 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 31.0 | |
Year Two
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AMNT 265 | Aeronautical Electronics for Aviation Maintenance Technicians | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AMNT 240 | General Aeronautics and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 260 | Aircraft Electrical Systems Theory | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| AMNT 270 | Airframe Structures and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 271 | Airframe Systems and Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| AMNT 280 | Reciprocating Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 281 | Turbine Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| MATH 242 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 7.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 31.0 | |
Year Three
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AMNT 272 | Fundamentals of Aircraft Avionics | 3 |
| Humanities UL | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| AMNT 290 | Introduction to Aerospace Composites | 3 |
| AMNT 429 | Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures and Systems | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| AMNT 424 | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation | 3 |
| AMNT 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| PHYS 160 | Physics II for Engineers | 3 |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Four
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AMNT 491 | Operational Applications in Aviation Maintenance | 3 |
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENGR 115 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| CESC 220 | Digital Circuit Design | 3 |
| CESC 222 | Digital Circuit Design Laboratory | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 7.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ESCI 201 | Statics | 3 |
| ETEC 315 | Circuits for Engineering Technology | 3 |
| ETEC 316 | Circuits Laboratory for Engineering Technology | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 7.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ESCI 202 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ESCI 204 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| ETEC 310 | Material Science for Engineering Technology | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 3.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 29.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 121 | |
Plan of Study (BSAVM) - Management Specialization
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Humanities LL | 3 | |
| Physical Science/Physics | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Two
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AMNT 265 | Aeronautical Electronics for Aviation Maintenance Technicians | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AMNT 240 | General Aeronautics and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 260 | Aircraft Electrical Systems Theory | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| AMNT 270 | Airframe Structures and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 271 | Airframe Systems and Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| AMNT 280 | Reciprocating Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 281 | Turbine Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Physical Science/Physics | 3 | |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Three
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AMNT 272 | Fundamentals of Aircraft Avionics | 3 |
| Humanities UL | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| AMNT 290 | Introduction to Aerospace Composites | 3 |
| AMNT 429 | Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures and Systems | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| AMNT 424 | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation | 3 |
| AMNT 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Four
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AMNT 491 | Operational Applications in Aviation Maintenance | 3 |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| UNSY 316 | Operational and Business Aspects of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMNT 322 | Aircraft Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance Programs | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| HRMD 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | 3 |
| LGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| PMGT 325 | Concepts and Practices of Project Management | 3 |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| (MGMT) Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Plan of Study (BSAVM) - Safety Specialization
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| College Algebra or Higher Math Series | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Humanities LL | 3 | |
| Physical Science/Physics | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Communication Theory/Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Two
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AMNT 265 | Aeronautical Electronics for Aviation Maintenance Technicians | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AMNT 240 | General Aeronautics and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 260 | Aircraft Electrical Systems Theory | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| AMNT 270 | Airframe Structures and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 271 | Airframe Systems and Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| AMNT 280 | Reciprocating Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| AMNT 281 | Turbine Engine Theory and Applications | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Physical Science/Physics | 3 | |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Three
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| ASCI 404 | Applications in Aviation & Aerospace Law | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AMNT 272 | Fundamentals of Aircraft Avionics | 3 |
| Humanities UL | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| AMNT 290 | Introduction to Aerospace Composites | 3 |
| AMNT 429 | Advanced Technologies in Design and Production of Aircraft Structures and Systems | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| AMNT 424 | Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in Aviation | 3 |
| AMNT 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Upper Level Safety Elective | 3 | |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year Four
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BSAS 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| BSAS 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| SFTY 341 | Occupational Safety and Health Program Management | 3 |
| BSAS 409 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| AMNT 491 | Operational Applications in Aviation Maintenance | 3 |
| Aviation Maintenance Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
B.S. in Aviation Maintenance to Master of Aviation Maintenance
This program is for students who are committed to continuing their education through the Master’s degree. This fast-paced program allows qualifying students the opportunity to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance (BSAVM) and the Master of Aviation Maintenance (MAM) in five academic years.
Students who are accepted in the BSAVM-MAM combined pathway program, will spend three academic years in undergraduate-level study and then, during their senior year, will be allowed to take up to three graduate-level courses from the MAM to replace an equal number of elective courses in the BSAVM degree. Before selecting the three courses to be taken, students must confer with an advisor to ensure that the courses selected are suitable (a grade of B or better must be achieved). Upon completion of the BSAVM requirements, students will be enrolled in the MAM and can complete their degree in one year. In any graduate course taken by an undergraduate student, a grade of B or better must be earned. If a grade of C or F is earned in any of the courses taken in lieu of the elective courses in the BSAVM degree, the student will be removed from the program, have credit awarded to the BSAVM degree only, and may continue to complete the BSAVM degree.
As a minimum, the applicant must have at least a 3.00 GPA and earned a minimum of 75 credit hours toward the degree. Students initiate program acceptance through their Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor; to help ensure program criteria are met. Student Advisor will complete the request for processing into the program.
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