Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance

Program Summary

The Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Management degree prepares students with the tools for a career in the aviation maintenance field.

Upon completion of the four year Bachelor of Science degree, students will meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements to test for two licenses; airframe maintenance technician and power plant maintenance technician (A&P). This degree also provides graduates with the skills to become managers and leaders in the aviation maintenance industry.

All the required coursework and lab hours are built into the major. With those licenses, A&P technicians can work in the aviation industry on jet engines, reciprocating engines, airframes, and various aircraft accessories including work with sheet metal, riveting, composite manufacturing and repair, and more.

Aircraft maintenance technicians are highly sought after, and students in the program have a high job placement rate after graduation.