The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance is designed for students seeking to begin a career in aircraft maintenance. The program includes coursework in aviation mechanics, including electrical systems, airframe applications and the influence of organizational behavior, social responsibility and ethics. The curriculum reflects workforce demand for maintenance technicians in the aviation industry.
At the Worldwide & Online Campus, the Aviation Maintenance degree offers three specialization options designed to provide skills and knowledge applicable to different areas of the aviation industry. These options include study in management practices related to operational efficiency, as well as safety measures related to compliance and risk mitigation.
Specializations include Engineering, Management, and Safety. Engineering focuses on the technical skills required for aircraft maintenance. Management emphasizes practical applications of logistics, procurement, production, life cycle analysis, and project management. Safety covers the theories and concepts of human factors, mechanical and structural factors, system safety, and maintenance-related safety practices.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Apply the fundamentals of aviation maintenance, commonly accepted practices, and global regulations in the aviation maintenance industry.
Apply maintenance operations management functions for all types of aerial vehicles.
Explain the application of basic concepts of ground and flight safety in the aviation maintenance industry.
Communicate technical and non-technical information and concepts in written, digital, and oral forms.
Solve problems within professional and personal environments.
Analyze historical events, cultural artifacts, and philosophical concepts.
Conduct research using appropriately cited primary and secondary sources.
Examine skills that promote professional and personal lifelong learning.
Use digitally-enabled technology and analysis techniques to interpret data for the purpose of drawing valid conclusions and solving associated problems.
Analyze scientific evidence related to the physical world and its interrelationship with human values and interests.
Worldwide Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
36-37
Core Requirements
51
Specialization
33
Total Credits
120-121
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120 total credits for Management and Safety Specializations.
121 total credits for Engineering Specialization.
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours for the Management and Safety specializations or 121 credit hours for the Engineering specialization. Students enrolled in the Worldwide Undergraduate Online program may complete the degree in 20 terms, or approximately four years, assuming full-time enrollment and continuous progress. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses required to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are satisfied prior to enrollment in advanced coursework. The suggested plan of study is provided as a guide. A student's actual plan of study may vary based on term of admission, course availability, transfer credit, and other academic considerations. Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized plan of study.
Students must complete one of three specializations: Engineering, Management, or Safety. Each specialization includes a distinct curriculum and suggested plan of study designed to prepare graduates for careers in their selected area of emphasis. Students pursuing the Engineering specialization should note that specific mathematics, physics, and communication courses are required as part of the curriculum and that the specialization requires a minimum of 121 credit hours for degree completion.
Students pursuing the Engineering Specialization must take COMM 221 Technical Communication
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Students pursuing the Engineering Specialization must take MATH 142 Trigonometry and MATH 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I for a total of 7 credits
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Students pursuing the Engineering Specialization must take PHYS 150 Physics with Calculus I and PHYS 160 Physics with Calculus II
Operational and Business Aspects of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
3
Management - Upper Level (MGMT)
3
Electives^
15
Total Credits
33
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Choose other electives from the following subject areas: Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Science, Management, Leadership, Safety, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology. Effective January 1, 2025, at least 3 credit hours must be Upper Level.
Choose other electives from the following subject areas: Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Science, Management, Leadership, Safety, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology. Effective January 1, 2025, at least 3 credit hours must be Upper Level.
