Department of Aviation Maintenance Science

While taking AMS-designated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) courses, your tuition is charged at a different rate than university academic courses. Those costs are listed on our Tuition and Estimated Costs page under the section titled "Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance – Aviation Maintenance Science." While taking academic courses, tuition is charged at the standard rate. Students may choose whether to begin their studies with AMS courses or academic coursework. All other costs, including on-campus housing and meal plans, will follow the university tuition and fees.

In the fall and spring semesters, AMS students will begin taking classes on the same schedule as the general population. During summer terms, AMS students will begin classes approximately one week early in order to meet FAA requirements.

The A&P courses are structured on a four-semester timeframe. The additional specialization in Avionics Line Maintenance will take another semester to complete for those who choose to pursue it.

When the time comes to enter the job market, you will be ready. With your FAA A&P certificate, you are prepared to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on everything that flies — from small private planes to corporate jets and helicopters to jetliners.

According to our recent surveys (Institutional Research, Classes of 2021-2022, 2022-2023), graduates from these programs have been employed by:

• SpaceX
• Blue Origin
• Proctor & Gamble
• The Boeing Company
• Delta Air Lines
• FedEx
• Gulfstream Aerospace
• L3Harris Technologies
• Lockheed Martin
• Pratt & Whitney
• Skywest Airlines
• United Airlines
• U.S. Air Force