Aviation Maintenance Management

Kansas State Polytechnic's maintenance management program produces students who will become aerospace industry leaders in the field of aviation in areas such as advanced aviation sustainment systems, aftermarket and business sales, safety and quality. The program uses a practical learning environment and a laboratory setting to focus on the application of aviation science and technology by understanding how to service, support, inspect, maintain and operate all different types of aircraft and propulsion systems.

Academic curriculum

Aviation Maintenance Management Bachelor Degree

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.

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Areas of Concentration

With an Aviation Maintenance Management degree, you can concentrate in areas such as aviation safety, avionics systems, composites structures, private pilot, business and management operations, or aerospace manufacturing. Learn more about possible job opportunities in these areas.

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Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

As part of the 4-year bachelor degree program, students will be taking courses that are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration under Part 147 (Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools) to become candidates to earn the Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician ratings. Upon successful completion of this portion of the curriculum, the student will be awarded a certificate of completion that will authorize them to take the FAA written, oral, and practical examinations. Once the A&P certificates are earned, the student will become part of a prestigious community of aviation professionals that is recognized by the aerospace industry worldwide. The A&P certificate not only allows a qualified and trained individual to maintain almost all forms of aircraft and propulsion systems, but it demonstrates a level of technical achievement and competency that is viewed as a preferred credential for a variety of career opportunities within the aerospace market, particularly when earned through the Kansas State Polytechnic Aviation Maintenance Management program.

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Careers

Kansas State Polytechnic's aviation maintenance management program produces students who will become aerospace industry leaders in the field of aviation in areas such as

• advanced aviation sustainment systems,
• aftermarket and business sales,
• safety and quality.

The program uses a practical learning environment and a laboratory setting to focus on the application of aviation science and technology by understanding how to service, support, inspect, maintain and operate all different types of aircraft and propulsion systems.

Aerospace companies are looking for graduates who are competent, are self-starters, good leaders, and a great attitude. Kansas State graduates have all of these, and more.

Graduates will have opportunities for meaningful and rewarding careers across the entire spectrum of the aerospace industry. Specific curriculum Areas of Concentration will enable students to demonstrate knowledge and skill competencies aligned to specific segments of the aerospace industry. These segments include

• Aircraft & Engine OEM Production,
• Aftermarket Sustainment Programs, and
• Aftermarket Business.

When graduates demonstrate their significant coursework to employers, they will see Areas of Concentration that involve leadership, program management, safety, quality, business and technical operations. They will also be impressed by Kansas State graduates that have established their technical credentials by earning the FAA A&P certificate.

With an Aviation Maintenance Management degree, you can concentrate in areas such as

• aviation safety,
• avionics systems,
• composites structures,
• private pilot,
• business and management operations or
• aerospace manufacturing.

Learn more about possible job opportunities

Areas of Concentration (pdf)

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