Bachelor of Science in
Aviation Maintenance Science
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science is designed for students who want to increase their skills as aviation mechanics, with a specific focus on the ability to inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft — preparing them for broader career opportunities and advancement.
For students seeking to become an aviation maintenance technician while having a traditional residential campus experience, then the B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Science at the Daytona Beach Campus might be a great fit.
With a degree from Embry-Riddle, students will learn to inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft. With faculty who have industry backgrounds and hands-on experience, they’ll be well prepared for a fulfilling career in aviation maintenance.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
- This degree is designed to bolster academic credentials and complement the FAA’s Airframe and Power Plant certification. Students can also obtain industry-recognized certifications through the minor in Avionics Line Maintenance. Additionally, students may test for the FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) and the NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certificate.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- The Boeing Company
- NASA
- Northrop Grumman
- Southwest Airlines
Industry Outlook
- According to the 2025 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, 710,000 new maintenance technician jobs are projected over the next 20 years.
126 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
Specializations
- Avionics Cybertechnology and Security: Focuses on the importance of aerospace data connectivity and security.
- Flight: Focuses on a maintenance background with the qualifications of a commercial pilot.
- Maintenance Management: Focuses on maintenance skills for advancement into a management position.
- Safety Science: Focuses on both industrial and aviation-specific safety courses.
- Aircraft Systems Lab – Features a wide variety of equipment used in systems such as air conditioning, landing gear, tires, brakes and ice and rain detection/protection. It is also equipped with components from hydraulic and pneumatic systems, environmental control systems, large landing gear systems, fire detection and suppression systems, fuel systems and flight control systems.
- Fleet Maintenance Hangar – Working in the Fleet Maintenance Center, our FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technicians perform all scheduled and unscheduled inspections and maintenance on our fleet. Students in this program can work alongside these experienced technicians to gain experience.
- Turbine Engine Lab and Test Cells – Allows students to develop a solid understanding of the operation, inspection and overhaul of a turbine engine. Two test cells accommodate small- to medium-sized aircraft engines (piston, turboprop, turboshaft and turbojet engines) and low-thrust rocket engines.
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