Associate in Science in
Aviation Maintenance Science
The right qualifications and education help open the doors to secure and satisfying careers with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, major repair stations, private jet and charter services, corporate flight departments, and government agencies. And the demand for degreed aircraft maintenance specialists in the aviation/aerospace world has never been greater than it is today.
Embry-Riddle’s Associate in Science in Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) degree helps graduates open those doors to begin their education.
At the heart of every flight of every commercial, private, or military aircraft is the work of aviation maintenance professionals. The Aviation Maintenance Science program at Embry-Riddle produces some of the best aviation professionals in the world.
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About Aviation Maintenance Science at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
Whether it’s to continue an already established career path in aviation or break into the industry altogether, the Aviation Maintenance Science program at Embry-Riddle produces some of the best aviation professionals in the world. The program is housed in the Aviation Maintenance Science Department in the College of Aviation at the Daytona Beach Campus.
Composed of 66 credit hours, 18 of which are general education course work, and 48 dedicated to airframe and powerplant technical courses, the degree will flow seamlessly into the Aviation Maintenance Science bachelor degree program.
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 Embry-Riddle already in possession of the A&P certification.
At the heart of every flight carried out by every commercial, private, or military aircraft is the work of a professional aviation maintenance expert. Without the devotion of these very special people, the air travel system would cease to function. The demand for degreed aircraft maintenance technicians in the aviation/aerospace world has never been greater than it is today. The Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University produces these aviation professionals, which are regarded as the best in the world.
The Aviation Maintenance Science associate’s degree is made up of general education courses, technical courses, and laboratories, which lead to the attainment of the coveted FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic’s certification. The degree is composed of 66 total credit hours, 18 hours of general education coursework, and 48 hours of airframe and powerplant technical courses. The requirements of the Associate’s degree are designed to flow seamlessly into the AMS Bachelor of Science degree.
Credit will be granted to any student who enters the university already in possession of their A&P certification. International certifications, 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 only.
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.
General Education Core courses:
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| or COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| HU 140 Series (Lower-Level Humanities) | 3 | |
| MA 111 | College Mathematics for Aviation I | 3 |
| or MA 140 | College Algebra | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Aviation Maintenance Science Courses (leading to A&P certification)
| AMS 115 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 2 |
| AMS 116 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| AMS 117 | Tools, Materials and Processes | 4 |
| AMS 118 | Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations | 2 |
| AMS 261 | Aircraft Metallic Structures | 3 |
| AMS 262 | Aircraft Composite Structures | 3 |
| AMS 263 | General Aviation Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMS 264 | General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AMS 271 | Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplant and Systems | 3 |
| AMS 272 | Powerplant Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AMS 273 | Propeller Systems | 2 |
| AMS 274 | Aircraft Turbines Powerplants and Systems | 4 |
| AMS 365 | Transport Category Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMS 366 | Transport Category Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AMS 375 | Repair Station Operations | 3 |
| AMS 376 | Powerplant Line Maintenance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Tuition for the AMS courses is less than for the other courses in the degree, and is billed separately from the University block tuition. Contact the AMS program coordinator for additional information.
Suggested Plan of Study
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| MA 111 | College Mathematics for Aviation I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AMS 115 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 2 |
| AMS 116 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| AMS 117 | Tools, Materials and Processes | 4 |
| AMS 118 | Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations | 2 |
| Credits Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AMS 261 | Aircraft Metallic Structures | 3 |
| AMS 262 | Aircraft Composite Structures | 3 |
| AMS 263 | General Aviation Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMS 264 | General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AMS 365 | Transport Category Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMS 366 | Transport Category Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AMS 271 | Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplant and Systems | 3 |
| AMS 272 | Powerplant Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| Lower-Level Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| AMS 273 | Propeller Systems | 2 |
| AMS 274 | Aircraft Turbines Powerplants and Systems | 4 |
| AMS 375 | Repair Station Operations | 3 |
| AMS 376 | Powerplant Line Maintenance | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
or COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 66.0 | |
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