Your Future in Aviation Maintenance
With a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science from Embry‑Riddle, you’ll gain the ability to inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft. When you graduate, you'll be advantageously positioned for accelerated advancement into leadership positions within the industry.
The aircraft technician program is taught by dedicated, experienced faculty who are professionals from every major industry segment. You'll be surrounded by people who share a passion for excellence, precision and safety in aviation maintenance.
Program Details
Offered at the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus
Our Aviation Maintenance Science program offered at the Daytona Beach Campus is designed for students who want to increase their skills as aviation mechanics with a specific focus area.
Each minor is designed to bolster your academic credentials and complement the FAA’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. You can also obtain industry-recognized certifications through the minor in Avionics Line Maintenance. Additionally, you may test for the FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL), AeroIT certifcation and the NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certificate.
Students pursing a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science must complete at least one of the following minors:
- Aviation Safety: This minor combines both industrial- and aviation-specific safety courses which prepare students for a rewarding career path.
- Avionics Line Maintenance: Students pursuing this minor will develop the skills to work on today's complex electronic aircraft.
- Business Administration: For those who wish to use their maintenance skills as a platform for advancing into a management position in one of the many aviation maintenance environments.
- Cybersecurity Application and Management: This cutting-edge minor equips students with a comprehensive understanding of aerospace connectivity and data security.
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Credits126
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Methods of Study
- In-Person
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Modes
- Full-Time
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Evaluate aircraft performance using aviation mathematics and physics relevant to aircraft airworthiness.
- Combine skill and technical competence to solve complex aviation maintenance problems.
- Apply leadership and management principles to both teamwork and supervisory roles.
- Apply knowledge of the aviation environment by accurately returning aircraft to service within various environments.
- Demonstrate the use of special equipment and tools in the practice of aviation maintenance.
- Interpret and analyze written and/or electronic technical instructions.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in the role as maintenance technicians and/or supervisors.
- Evaluate the efficiency and safety of technical operations and make recommendations for improvements.
- Use education and training to actively engage in life-long learning relevant to the work environment.
- Analyze trends in the aviation maintenance industry in written and spoken formats.
- Communicate trends in the aviation maintenance industry in written and spoken formats.
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 ** | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
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Mathematics required courses - MA 111 and MA 112.
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Physical Sciences required courses - 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.
Program Specific Courses
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| AMSA 350 | Aviation Connectivity and Cybersecurity | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CYB 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | 3 |
| SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Open Upper-Level Electives
| The Business Administration minor requires 12 Upper-Level Electives. | ||
| The Avionics Line Maintenance, Cybersecurity Application and Management, and Aviation Safety minors require 6 Upper-Level Electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 6 or 12 | |
Required Minor
| Students will select their minor of choice from the following: Avionics Line Maintenance, Aviation Safety, Business Administration, or Cybersecurity Application and Management. | ||
| Total Credits | 12 or 15 | |
| Total Degree Credits | 121 or 124 or 127 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
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| Credits | ||
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| MA 111 | Pre-Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MA 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| PS 113 | Introductory Physics I (PS 113 or PS 117 must be accompanied by a 1-credit lab.) | 3 |
| PS 113L | Introductory Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Lower-Level Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science 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 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 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
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| Credits | ||
| ACC 210 | Financial Accounting | 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 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
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| Credits | ||
| AMSA 350 | Aviation Connectivity and Cybersecurity | 3 |
| AMSA 490 | Aviation Technical Operations | 3 |
| CYB 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | 3 |
| PS 117 | Introductory Physics II (PS 113 or PS 117 must be accompanied by a 1-credit lab.) | 3 |
| SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| Upper-Level Open Electives | 6 or 12 | |
| Selected Minor of Choice * | 12 or 15 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0-39.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 33.0-39.0 | |
| Total Degree Credits | 121 or 124 or 127 | |
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Avionics Line Maintenance = 121 total credits
Aviation Safety = 124 total credits
Business Administration = 127 total credits
Cybersecurity Application and Management = 121 total credits
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