Aviation Maintenance Management, BS

The mission of the aviation maintenance management bachelor of science program is to broaden the perspective of the aviation professional. It provides the education and training necessary to prepare men and women to assume leadership and management roles in aviation maintenance. The aviation maintenance management program has been designed to broaden the perspective of the aviation professional. It provides the education and training necessary to prepare men and women to assume leadership and management roles in aviation maintenance.

This option builds upon a solid technical background with courses that will prepare the graduate for management positions in the aviation industry.

This program requires training in maintenance, avionics and operations of aircraft systems, blending theoretical and practical approaches.

Emphasis is also placed on training in accounting, business communications, industry and labor relations, economics and finance.

The bachelor of science maintenance management degree consists of four components: 1) the satisfactory completion of all courses required for certification through the Aviation Training Institute or possession of the airframe and powerplant license, for which students are awarded 30 college credits; 2) 43 credits of advanced maintenance and technology coursework, including advanced aircraft systems and avionics technology; 3) a solid foundation in liberal arts and science of 30 credits; and 4) students will complete 18 credits in management coursework. Students holding either an airframe or powerplant license, or who have advanced standing toward this license, may be eligible to enroll in academic courses while pursuing their airframe and powerplant certification, at the discretion of the department chair.

Students in this program are eligible to participate in the ATC Certificate training. The Aviation Maintenance Management BS program requires a capstone course or internship or degree project.

Program Objectives

The program educational objectives are intended to produce versatile aviation graduates who:

1. Are successful in their chosen career path. They will be able to assume leadership roles in the management of aviation maintenance.
2. Pursue a master of science degree and professional education.
3. Conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in their community and engagement in their profession.

Student Learning Outcomes

The aviation maintenance management program learning outcomes are as follows. Graduates will be able to:

1. Apply learning in mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines;
2. Analyze and interpret aeronautical data;
3. Work effectively on crews, and multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
4. Make professional and ethical decisions;
5. Communicate effectively using both written and oral skills;
6. Know that an aviator is a student for life, and pursue the desired knowledge relentlessly;
7. Assess contemporary issues in aviation, and in any related fields of interest;
8. Research, assimilate and display proficiency in the techniques, skills and technology of aeronautics;
9. Assess the national and international aviation environment;
10. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
11. Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.