Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science
- OVERVIEW
- ADVANTAGES
- REQUIREMENTS
- CAREERS
Overview
At the heart of every flight of every commercial, private or military aircraft is the work of the 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 specialists in the aviation/aerospace world has never been greater than it is today. The Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) program at Embry-Riddle produces these aviation professionals- the best in the world.
The Aviation Maintenance Science bachelor’s degree is made up of general education courses, technical courses and labs which lead to FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic’s certification, and a group of courses known as an area of concentration (AOC). There are three areas of concentration, from which a student picks one, as follows:
- Flight
- Maintenance Management
- Safety Science (Aviation or Occupational Safety Focus)
The degree is composed of 132 credit hours for each AOC.
The Maintenance Management AOC is optimized 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. The Flight AOC is for those students who wish to combine a maintenance background with the qualifications of a commercial pilot. The Safety Science AOC combines both industrial and aviation-specific safety courses with the technical coursework that leads to FAA Airframe and Powerplant certifications. The AMS degree is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI, formerly Council on Aviation Accreditation), located at 3410 Skyway Drive, Auburn, AL 86830.
The 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 the University already in possession of the A&P certification.
International certification, 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.
Advantages
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science degree choose an area of concentration from two choices.
Maintenance Management
This area of concentration is ideal for the student who wants to work as a maintenance technician for a period of time, and then advance to a mid to high level management position. It would also work well for the student who wants to own and manage their own maintenance company.
Flight
This area of concentration is ideal for students who wish to combine a maintenance background with the qualifications of a commercial pilot. This provides the student with the flexibility of working as a maintenance technician or flying commercially for a living.
In addition to the FAA airframe and powerplant certification you can receive while attending this program, you will receive a foundation which will allow you to excel in a variety of aerospace/aviation fields. You'll also develop leadership skills in preparation for management opportunities that may come your way after graduation.
The Maintenance Management and Flight areas of concentration all require the FAA Airframe and Powerplant technical course work as part of the degree program.
Safety Science
Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 122 | English Composition & Literature | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | 3 |
| HU 140 | Series (Lower-Level Humanities) | 3 |
| HU/SS | Upper-Level Humanities -OR- | |
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
| MA 111 | College Mathematics for Aviation I | 3 |
| MA 112 | College Mathematics for Aviation II | 3 |
| PS 103 | Technical Physics I & Laboratory | 3 |
| PS 104 | Technical Physics II & Laboratory | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| SF 201 | Introduction to Health, Occupational, and Transportation Safety -OR- | |
| SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMS 115 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 2 |
| AMS 116 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| AMS 117 | Tools, Materials, and Processes | 2 |
| 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 Powerplants and Systems | 3 |
| AMS 272 | Powerplant Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AMS 273 | Propeller Systems | 2 |
| AMS 274 | Aircraft Turbine 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 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Single Track: | ||
| 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 |
| -OR- | ||
| Multi-Track: | ||
| FA 121 | Private Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 122 | Private Multi Flight With Lab | 1 |
| FA 222 | Instrument Multi Flight | 1 |
| FA 322 | Commercial Multi Flight | 1 |
| -AND- | ||
| 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 |
| AS 387 | Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| WX 201 | Survey of Meteorology | 3 |
| WX 301 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| -AND- any two of the following: | ||
| AS 402 | Airline Operations | 3 |
| AS 408 | Flight Safety | 3 |
| AS 411 | Jet Transportation Systems | 3 |
| AS 412 | Corporate and Business Aviation | 3 |
| AS 435 | Electronic Flight Management Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 221 | Advanced Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| BA 220 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 225 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 317 | Organizational Behavior | 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 |
| BA 419 | Aviation Maintenance Management | 3 |
| BA 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| BA 424 | Project Management in Aviation Operations | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HF 300 | Human Factors I: Principles and Fundamentals | 3 |
| SF 201 | Introduction to Health, Occupational, and Transportation Safety | |
| -OR- | ||
| SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| SF 205 | Principles of Accident Investigation | 3 |
| SF 315 | Environmental Compliance and Safety | 3 |
| SF 316 | Workers' Compensation, Insurance, and Risk Management | 3 |
| SF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | 3 |
| SF 345 | Safety Program Management | 3 |
| SF 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
| SF 445 | Systems Safety in Aviation | 3 |
| SF 462 | Health, Safety, and Aviation Law | 3 |
| -AND- | ||
| Aviation Focus: | ||
| SF 330 | Aircraft Accident Investigation | 3 |
| SF 350 | Air Crash & Emergency Management | 3 |
| SF 375 | Propulsion Plant Investigation | 3 |
| SF 335 | Mechanical & Structural Factors in Aviation | |
| -OR- | ||
| SF 435 | Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis | |
| -OR- | ||
| Occupational Safety Focus: | ||
| HS 210 | Fundamentals of Transportation Security | 3 |
| SF 355 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
| SF 410 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls | 3 |
| SF 440 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Careers
The Embry-Riddle Connection Gives You the Best Shot At Jobs in Aerospace, Aviation and Technology
Embry-Riddle offers a Type 147 AMT degree program for Daytona Beach campus students who want to prepare for the FAA airframe and/or powerplant (A&P) examinations and pursue degree programs which require those skills.
The Type 147 program- offered only at the Daytona Beach campus- presents a carefully selected blend of theory and practical applications, which give the student an opportunity to prepare for and take the FAA airframe and/or powerplant examinations.
Co-op Possibilities for Maintenance Degree Students
- Aviall
- Primaris Airlines
- ATA Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- CE Avionics
- Merck & Company Inc.
- Pan Am Services
- Raytheon Aircraft Services
- Cessna Aircraft Company
- Aerospace Electronics Inc. (AEI)
- American West Airlines
- American Aerospace Corp.
- TRAX
