Minor in Aviation Maintenance Science Powerplant

The minor in Aviation Maintenance Science Powerplant will lead to a student being qualified for FAA testing, and upon passing the required exams, becoming an FAA-certified mechanic with the powerplant rating. The minor requires 12 credit hours of general AMS coursework plus 18 credit hours of powerplant-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 powerplant 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 Airframe minor, or has the FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with airframe rating, only the 18 credits of powerplant-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