Minor in Aviation Maintenance Science Airframe
The minor in Aviation Maintenance Science Airframe will lead to a student being qualified for FAA testing, and upon passing the required exams, becoming an FAA-certified mechanic with the airframe rating. The minor requires 12 credit hours of general AMS coursework plus 18 credit hours of airframe-specific AMS coursework. In order to receive this minor, a minimum GPA of 2.0 must be achieved in the AMS general courses and also a minimum of 2.0 in the AMS airframe courses. For a transfer student, at least 50% of the courses required for this minor must be taken at Embry-Riddle. For a student who has completed the Aviation Maintenance Science Powerplant minor, or has the FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with powerplant rating, only the 18 credits of airframe-specific courses will be needed to complete this minor.
Some majors may not be eligible to pair with this minor. See the Minor Restrictions list for details.
Daytona Beach Minor Requirements
| AMST 115 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 2 |
| AMST 116 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| AMST 117 | Tools, Materials and Processes | 4 |
| AMST 118 | Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations | 2 |
| AMST 261 | Aircraft Metallic Structures | 3 |
| AMST 262 | Aircraft Composite Structures | 3 |
| AMST 263 | General Aviation Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMST 264 | General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AMST 365 | Transport Category Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AMST 366 | Transport Category Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |