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 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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Methods of Study
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Career Opportunities
The demand for aviation maintenance specialists has never been greater, with the 2025 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook projecting a global need for 710,000 new maintenance technicians over the next 20 years.
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