Aviation Maintenance Technology / Bachelor of Science
Program: BS-AMTH-1
Total Credit Hours: 120-129
Major Credit Hours: 77
This program is designed for the student who is planning a career in aviation maintenance management. The successful student will have a minimum of 120 credit hours and receive Lewis University Certificates of Completion for both Airframe and Powerplant and must also earn their Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certifications.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AVMT 10600 | Aviation Fundamentals | 4 |
| AVMT 11000 | Aircraft Structures 1 | 4 |
| AVMT 12000 | Aircraft Electricity 1 | 4 |
| AVMT 13000 | Airframe Inspection | 3 |
| AVMT 20000 | Aircraft Instruments | 4 |
| AVMT 20100 | Aviation Math and Physics | 4 |
| AVMT 21000 | Aircraft Structures 2 | 4 |
| AVMT 22000 | Aircraft Electricity 2 | 4 |
| AVMT 23000 | Aircraft Systems 1 | 3 |
| AVMT 31000 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines | 4 |
| AVMT 32000 | Aircraft Systems 2 | 3 |
| AVMT 33000 | Aircraft Engine Accessories | 4 |
| AVMT 41000 | Gas Turbine Powerplants | 4 |
| AVMT 42000 | Aircraft Propellers | 4 |
| AVMT 42500 | Aviation and Aerospace Propulsion Systems | 3 |
| AVMT 43000 | Aircraft Inspection and Engine Testing | 4 |
| AVMT 46100 | Aviation Maintenance Management | 3 |
| AVMT 47000 | Helicopter Maintenance and Theory | 4 |
| AVTR 30000 | Professional Development for Aviators | 1 |
| AVTR 37300 | Transportation Safety Management Systems | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Aviation Shop Management | ||
| Labor Relations in Transportation | ||
| Issues and Trends in Transportation | ||
| Aircraft Accident Investigation | ||
| Large Jet Familiarization | ||
| Internship or Field Placement | ||
| Total Hours | 77 | |
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For details on additional required General Education courses, see the General Education Requirements section of this Undergraduate Catalog and consult with an advisor.
Advanced Writing Requirement
The advanced writing requirement is met by successful completion of AVTR 37300 Transportation Safety Management Systems.
General Education Courses
One science general education requirement is met by AVMT 20100 Aviation Math and Physics.