Associate in Science in
Aviation Maintenance

About the Associate in Science in Aviation Maintenance

The 2023 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook forecasts 690,000 new maintenance technician jobs worldwide in the next 20 years. As a result, aviation mechanics are at the heart of every flight – commercial, private or military. 

As a recognized leader in aviation and aerospace education, Embry‑Riddle’s Associate in Science in Aviation Maintenance helps technicians who want to grow their careers as well as individuals who are new to the industry. Our expert faculty are industry professionals who instill the necessary skills, knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the aviation maintenance field. 

Student Learning Outcomes

While earning an Associate in Science in Aviation Maintenance, you will have the opportunity to:   

• Strengthen aviation technician skills in line with industry standards
• Build upon aircraft maintenance techniques
• Apply reciprocating and turbine engine theory in practice 
• Identify key airframe structures and applications 

Aviation Maintenance Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Students receiving their associate degree in aviation maintenance from Embry Riddle often find jobs with top companies such as the U.S. Military, Southwest Airlines, Lockheed Martin, NASA and The Boeing Company.

With a 95.5% placement rate within a year of graduation, Embry-Riddle graduates are set to enter the aerospace industry, often securing positions as aircraft electricians, aircraft power train repairers, airframe mechanics and aviation maintenance supervisors.  

Aviation Maintenance Salary Information

With demand rising, earning an aviation technician associate degree from Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries of $80,800 annually, as of 2022.