Bachelor of Science in
Aviation Maintenance Science
The B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Science is designed for students who want to increase their skills as aviation mechanics with a specific focus area.
About the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science
The demand for aviation maintenance specialists has never been greater, and with a degree, graduates are positioned for accelerated advancement into leadership positions. The 2023 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook projects a global need for 690,000 new maintenance technicians over the next 20 years. Embry-Riddle graduates emerge from the Aviation Maintenance program with the ability to inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft.
The aircraft technician program is taught by dedicated, experienced faculty who are professionals from every major industry segment. Students are surrounded by people who share the same passion for excellence, precision and safety in aviation maintenance.
Student Learning Outcomes
Learning opportunities you will have while studying to become an aviation technician:
- Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics and the regulations related to aircraft maintenance
- Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety
- Discuss the impact on aviation operations of international aviation law, including applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Aviation Maintenance Science Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Embry-Riddle graduates often find careers at NASA, Southwest Airlines, The Boeing Company and Northrop Grumman, with a placement rate of 92.9% within a year of graduation.
Students earning an aviation maintenance science degree often pursue careers as:
- Field or Base Maintenance Technicians
- Safety Inspectors
- Avionics Technicians
Aviation Maintenance Science Salary Information
Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, with alumni averaging $66,200 annually one-year post graduation, as of 2022.
DETAILS
About Aviation Maintenance Science at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
Housed within the College of Aviation, the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science is designed for students who want to increase the value of their aviation maintenance science skills to provide wider opportunities for career advancement.
Each area of concentration is designed to complement the FAA’s Airframe and Power Plant certification, which collectively serves to bolster our students’ academic credentials. Students can obtain additional industry-recognized certifications through the minor in Avionics Line Maintenance. Through this program, students can test for the FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) and the NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certificate.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science must complete one of four areas of concentration:
- Flight: focuses on a maintenance background with the qualifications of a commercial pilot
- Maintenance Management: focuses on maintenance skills for advancement into a management position
- Safety Science: focuses on both industrial and aviation-specific safety courses
- Avionics Cybertechnology and Security: focuses on the importance of aerospace data connectivity and security
Aviation Maintenance Science Information
- Credits: 126
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Evaluate aircraft performance using aviation mathematics and physics relevant to aircraft airworthiness.
- Interpret and analyze written and electronic technical instructions.
- Apply leadership and management principles in teamwork and supervisory roles.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as maintenance technicians and supervisors.
- Identify, analyze, and communicate trends in the aviation maintenance industry in written and spoken formats.
- Use their education and training to engage in lifelong learning relevant to their work environment.
- Apply knowledge of the aviation environment by accurately returning aircraft to service in various environments.
- Direct the use of special equipment and tools in aviation maintenance practice.
- Evaluate the efficiency of technical operations and recommend improvements.
- Use their skill and technical competence to solve complex aviation maintenance problems.
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.
| Communication Theory and Skills (COM 122, COM 219, COM 221) | 9 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences (PSY 101) | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Computer Science (CS 120) | 3 | |
| Mathematics * | 6 | |
| Physical Sciences ** | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- *
Mathematics required courses - Maintenance Management AOC, MA 111 or MA 140 and MA 222. Avionics Cybertechnology and Security, Flight and Safety Science AOCs, MA 111 and MA 112.
- **
Physical Sciences required courses - Avionics Cybertechnology and Security and Maintenance Management AOCs, any two lower level physical science courses with at least one laboratory. Flight and Safety Science AOC, PS 113 and PS 117 (One Laboratory required).
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 AMS courses is less than the other courses in the degree and is billed separately from the University block tuition. Contact Student Financial Services for additional information.
Avionics Cybertechnology & Security Area of Concentration
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| AMS 380 | Radio Communication Theory & Application | 2 |
| AMS 384 | General Aviation Avionics Systems Integration | 4 |
| AMS 388 | Air Transport Avionics Systems Line Maintenance | 6 |
| CS 223 | Scientific Programming in C | 3 |
| CS 225 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CS 303 | Cryptography and Network Security | 3 |
| CS 344 | C Programming and UNIX | 3 |
| CS 427 | System Exploitation and Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CYB 155 | Foundations of Information Security | 3 |
| CYB 474 | Issues in Aviation Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
Flight Area of Concentration FA 121 Private Single Flight 1 FA 221 Instrument Single Flight 1 FA 321 Commercial Single Flight 1 FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On 1 AMSA 490 Aviation Technical Operations 3 AS 121 Private Pilot Operations 5 AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations 3 AS 309 Aerodynamics 3 AS 310 Aircraft Performance 3 AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations 3 AS 350 Domestic and International Navigation 3 AS 357 Flight Physiology 3 WX 201 Survey of Meteorology 3 WX 301 Aviation Weather 3 Total Credits 36
Maintenance Management Area of Concentration
ACC 210 Financial Accounting 3 AMSA 490 Aviation Technical Operations 3 BA 201 Principles of Management 3 BA 225 Business Law 3 BA 232 Techniques in Business Analytics 3 BA 314 Human Resource Management 3 BA 320 Business Information Systems 3 BA 324 Aviation Labor Relations 3 BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management 3 BA 411 Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace 3 FIN 332 Corporate Finance I 3 MK 220 Marketing 3 Total Credits 36
Safety Science Area of Concentration
AMSA 490 Aviation Technical Operations 3 SF 201 Introduction to Safety and Health 3 or SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety SF 205 Principles of Accident Investigation 3 SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety 3 SF 316 Loss Control and Risk Management 3 SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety 3 SF 345 Safety Program Management 3 SF 365 Fire Protection 3 SF 462 Health, Safety, and Aviation Law 3 Choose one focus from the options below: 9 Aviation Focus Course List: SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation SF 375 Propulsion Plant Investigation SF 335 Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety or SF 435 Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis and Design Occupational Safety Focus Course List: HSI 215 Introduction to Industrial Security SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology SF 410 Industrial Safety and Health or SF 440 Construction Safety and Health Total Credits 36
Open Electives
| FA 121 | Private Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 221 | Instrument Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 321 | Commercial Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 323 | Commercial Multi Add On | 1 |
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| AS 221 | Instrument Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AS 310 | Aircraft Performance | 3 |
| AS 321 | Commercial Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 350 | Domestic and International Navigation | 3 |
| AS 357 | Flight Physiology | 3 |
| WX 201 | Survey of Meteorology | 3 |
| WX 301 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Maintenance Management Area of Concentration
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 225 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 232 | Techniques in Business Analytics | 3 |
| BA 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| MK 220 | Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Safety Science Area of Concentration
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| SF 201 | Introduction to Safety and Health | 3 |
| or SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | |
| SF 205 | Principles of Accident Investigation | 3 |
| SF 315 | Environmental Compliance and Safety | 3 |
| SF 316 | Loss Control and Risk Management | 3 |
| SF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| SF 345 | Safety Program Management | 3 |
| SF 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
| SF 462 | Health, Safety, and Aviation Law | 3 |
| Choose one focus from the options below: | 9 | |
| Aviation Focus Course List: | ||
SF 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | |
SF 375 | Propulsion Plant Investigation | |
SF 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety | |
or SF 435 | Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis and Design | |
| Occupational Safety Focus Course List: | ||
HSI 215 | Introduction to Industrial Security | |
SF 355 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | |
SF 410 | Industrial Safety and Health | |
or SF 440 | Construction Safety and Health | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Upper-Level Open Electives | 6 | |
Total Degree Credits
| Total Credits | 126-127 | |
Avionics Cybertechnology and Security AOC Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| CS 223 | Scientific Programming in C | 3 |
| CS 225 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CYB 155 | Foundations of Information Security | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Lower-Level Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 28.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 28.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 262 | Aircraft Composite Structures | 3 |
| AMS 263 | General Aviation Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMS 264 | General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| CS 303 | Cryptography and Network Security | 3 |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| HU/SS Lower or Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| AMS 261 | Aircraft Metallic Structures | 3 |
| AMS 365 | Transport Category Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMS 366 | Transport Category Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AMS 273 | Propeller Systems | 2 |
| CS 344 | C Programming and UNIX | 3 |
| AMS 271 | Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplant and Systems | 3 |
| AMS 272 | Powerplant Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| HU/SS Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Physics and Life Science Lower Level Elective * | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 29.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 29.0 | |
| Summer Session | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AMS 274 | Aircraft Turbines Powerplants and Systems | 4 |
| AMS 375 | Repair Station Operations | 3 |
| AMS 376 | Powerplant Line Maintenance | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 10.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 10.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AMS 380 | Radio Communication Theory & Application | 2 |
| AMS 384 | General Aviation Avionics Systems Integration | 4 |
| AMS 388 | Air Transport Avionics Systems Line Maintenance | 6 |
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| CS 427 | System Exploitation and Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CYB 474 | Issues in Aviation Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Physics and Life Science Lower Level Elective * | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
- *
Only one PS lab (1 credit) is required for graduation.
Flight AOC Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Lower-Level Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 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 |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PS 113 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| PS 113L | Introductory Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 31.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 |
| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| AS 221 | Instrument Pilot Operations | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| FA 121 | Private Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 221 | Instrument Single Flight | 1 |
| PS 117 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
| WX 201 | Survey of Meteorology | 3 |
| HU/SS Lower or Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 34.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 34.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| AS 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AS 310 | Aircraft Performance | 3 |
| AS 321 | Commercial Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 350 | Domestic and International Navigation | 3 |
| AS 357 | Flight Physiology | 3 |
| FA 321 | Commercial Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 323 | Commercial Multi Add On | 1 |
| WX 301 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| Upper-Level Open Electives | 6 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 32.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 32.0 | |
Maintenance Management AOC Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
or MA 140
|
College Algebra | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Lower-Level Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 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 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| PS 113 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| 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 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 232 | Techniques in Business Analytics | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| PS 117 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
| MK 220 | Marketing | 3 |
| HU/SS Lower or Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 33.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| BA 225 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BA 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | 3 |
| BA 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| BA 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Open Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 33.0 | |
Safety Science (Aviation Focus) AOC Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Lower-Level Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 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 |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PS 113 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| PS 117 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
| SF 201 | Introduction to Safety and Health | 3 |
or SF 210
|
Introduction to Aerospace Safety | |
| SF 205 | Principles of Accident Investigation | 3 |
| SF 315 | Environmental Compliance and Safety | 3 |
| SF 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | 3 |
| HU/SS Lower or Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 33.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| SF 316 | Loss Control and Risk Management | 3 |
| SF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| SF 335 | Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
or SF 435
|
Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis and Design | |
| SF 345 | Safety Program Management | 3 |
| SF 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
| SF 375 | Propulsion Plant Investigation | 3 |
| SF 462 | Health, Safety, and Aviation Law | 3 |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Open Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 33.0 | |
Safety Science (Occupational Safety Focus) AOC Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Lower-Level Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 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 |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PS 113 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| 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 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| HSI 215 | Introduction to Industrial Security | 3 |
| PS 117 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
| SF 201 | Introduction to Safety and Health | 3 |
or SF 210
|
Introduction to Aerospace Safety | |
| SF 205 | Principles of Accident Investigation | 3 |
| SF 315 | Environmental Compliance and Safety | 3 |
| HU/SS Lower or Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 33.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| SF 316 | Loss Control and Risk Management | 3 |
| SF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| SF 345 | Safety Program Management | 3 |
| SF 355 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
| SF 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
| SF 410 | Industrial Safety and Health | 3 |
or SF 440
|
Construction Safety and Health | |
| SF 462 | Health, Safety, and Aviation Law | 3 |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Open Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 33.0 | |
For course descriptions, education requirements, curriculum, and suggested plan of study, please see the
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science in the Daytona Beach Catalog.
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