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Aviation Maintenance Management Associate and Bachelor's Degree - with A&P

Teaching the next generation of maintenance professionals how to service, support, inspect, maintain and operate various types of aircraft.

Offered as an associate and bachelor's degree, our aviation maintenance management program also prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration's Airframe and Powerplant certification. Lab space consists of more than 11,000 square feet for students to gain hands-on experience working on real aircraft.

14:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
Hands-on learning from day one
96% placement rate

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Why our program?

You’ll work hands-on with more than 10 actual aircraft, from a Bell 206 helicopter to a cabin-class, turbine-powered King Air 90. Learn troubleshooting and analytical skills when you work on these aircraft, aircraft systems, electrical simulators and build your own aircraft components. We prepare aviation maintenance management students with the technical skills needed to excel in their career. You’ll learn the techniques of an aviation mechanic while also mastering the skills necessary to develop your career into a leadership role.

Your success is our focus. We prepare you with the tools to get a job after graduation through various networking opportunities, from on-campus career fairs to internships and conferences. With these tools at your fingertips, you'll stand above the rest.

Get your degree at a university that meets all Federal Aviation Administration requirements for the Airframe and Powerplant certificate. Graduate with your bachelor's degree prepared to take the FAA A&P certification exams. Because we're an FAA-certified testing location with professors who are mechanical examiners, you can take your exams right on campus - no travel required.

The FAA’s Airframe and Powerplant certificate is a government-issued certification allowing aircraft maintenance technicians to return aircraft to service. You’ll be responsible for quality assurance of maintenance and have signature authority to return repaired and inspected aircraft to the skies.

At K-State Salina, we provide you a one stop shop to complete your FAA A&P. Our courses prepare you to sit for the A&P exams, which you can do right here on campus in our testing center. Even better, we have an FAA-designated mechanic examiner on-site, meaning you’ll take the exam from a professor you know.

 

Program Details

At the Aerospace and Technology Campus, we graduate aviation professionals, allowing you to take your career to any height. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting on a G1000 simulator, as well as building, troubleshooting and inspecting the wiring harnesses. You’ll also have the opportunity to build, repair and modify aircraft structures and systems. Our program provides you the ability to learn on actual aircraft, with a fleet of more than 10 operable aircraft ranging from a Bell helicopter to a cabin-class, turbine-powered King Air 90 available in the lab. In addition to the bachelor’s degree, our avionics electronics technology certificate is National Center for Aircraft Technician Training, or NCATT, certified and prepares you to pass the NCATT Aviation Electronics Technician certification.

Our graduates work in private, commercial and military sectors. Career options for aviation maintenance management graduates include, but are not limited to:

  • A&P Mechanic
  • Aircraft Electrician
  • Flight Test Mechanic
  • Aircraft Instrument Mechanic
  • Avionics Technician
  • Jet Engine Mechanic

Or, work in parallel industries!

  • Theme parks
  • Renewable energy
  • Auto racing

Learn more about the courses in the program.

2026-27 Bachelor's Degree course guide https://catalog.k-state.edu/programs/BATN/program-requirements-TCjHU Y
2026-27 Bachelor's Degree course guide
2026-27 Associate Degree course guide https://catalog.k-state.edu/programs/AAVMN/program-requirements-TCjHU Y
2026-27 Associate Degree course guide

Our professional advisors are there every step of the way to guide you through your educational journey.

The aviation maintenance management curriculum meets the rigors and requirements of the FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technical School certificate program to qualify candidates to earn the prestigious Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic ratings.

The AMM program conducts these courses in a well-equipped and large 38,000 sq.ft. hangar that has direct ramp access to the Salina airfield. This allows our students to conduct engine runs, aircraft ground operations, and aircraft taxi in an operational environment.

Classes, computer lab, and simulator training are conducted within the modern 33,000 sq.ft. Aviation Center that also has access to the airfield as well as convenient access to the campus. All within walking distance of the Student Life Center, cafeteria, student dorms, and other campus buildings.

Hangar and Aviation Center facilities include

  • a powerplant and propeller overhaul shop,
  • tool room,
  • welding stations,
  • sheet metal equipment,
  • turbine assembly area,
  • hydraulics spaces, and
  • laboratory aircraft

for real-world, hands-on experiences including access and operation of a King Air A90.

The goal is to provide educational opportunities that align with the variety of knowledge, leadership and skill competency needs of the aerospace industry.

Helpful resources are listed below.

  • Cost sheet (PDF)
  • Tool list (PDF)

Our esteemed faculty is made up of individuals who have real-world industry experience and a wealth of research expertise to help you learn the most essential skills and information.

Meet our faculty here https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/faculty/index.html Y
Meet our faculty here

 

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Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus

2310 Centennial Road, Salina, KS 67401

785-289-2650 | salinaadmissions@k-state.edu

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