2150 - Aviation Maintenance Management (A.S.)

This is a Limited/Selective Access program.

The mission of the Aviation Maintenance Management program is to serve the air transportation industry with highly trained individuals having the knowledge and skills for entry-level management in the aviation maintenance industry. Through practical training and education in Federal Aviation Administration standards on the methods, techniques, and skills through realistic experience with aircraft, avionics, engines and their subsystems, the program produces qualified airframe and powerplant technicians ready to perform and manage aviation maintenance.

The Aviation Maintenance Management Associate in Science degree builds upon the knowledge and skills of students’ aviation training with the academic skills that will help enhance their communication and management skills as an aviation maintenance technician. The completion of the A.S. degree will help prepare technicians for employment in entry-level positions in the aviation maintenance industry with excellent promotional opportunities into maintenance management positions.

Students who already hold an FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic certificate have the opportunity to earn college credit by evaluation of this certificate and then pursue an A.S. degree by satisfying the general education and professional elective course requirements.

In lieu of students completing the professional AMT prefix courses included in the program, students may be awarded credit by providing valid proof of FAA A&P certification.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

The AMT Professional courses comply with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147 and are FAA certified.

To apply for the program, students must:

1. Complete College Admission Degree Application and select program of study (2150) Aviation Maintenance Management.

2. Complete a college-ready assessment, if needed.

3. Prior to enrolling in the AMT Professional courses, the student must submit a drug screen report and a local background check to the Aviation Maintenance Department. Contact the department for details.

(904) 317-3824 or patricia.h.conway@fscj.edu.