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Aviation maintenance

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

Airframe and powerplant certificate (pdf)

Associate degree w/ A&P certificate (pdf)

Bachelor's degree w/ A&P certificate (pdf)

Airframe and powerplant certificate
This two-year program prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant certificate. Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a certificate of completion. Upon passing the FAA written, oral, and practical exams, graduates will be certified airframe and powerplant maintenance technicians.

Avionics maintenance technology certificate
This certificate program provides the education and practical experience needed for careers in the rapidly growing avionics segment of the aviation maintenance industry. Topic coverage includes systems found in advanced aircraft, such as glass cockpits and other advanced avionics systems. Those completing the program will find applications for these skills in aircraft design, operation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration

Associate Degree with A&P certificate
The applied science degree in aviation maintenance is a terminal degree that can be earned in two years. The degree goes beyond the airframe and powerplant certificate program to include general education courses recommended by the Kansas Board of Regents.

Bachelor Degree with A&P certificate
The bachelor degree of science is designed for the maintenance technician with a future goal of a management position. This would include shop foreman, lead technician, and other supervisory positions. The additional courses will give the student background for leadership roles in the aviation maintenance area. Courses in people skills and communications, both verbal and written, are enhanced. Additional math skills as well as computer skills will be developed. There are two additional specialty areas in the maintenance field that are covered: the non-destructive testing of aviation parts and aircraft, and also the use of advanced composites in larger transport category aircraft. This degree would be a strong asset to the maintenance technician looking for employment in the airline industry.