Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Aviation Maintenance Technician
Become a Certified Aircraft Mechanic with an Aviation Maintenance Technician Associate Degree
Your college degree should equip you for the career of your dreams as well as the specific job you wish to pursue. If that means becoming a certified aircraft mechanic, let us help! Liberty’s aviation maintenance technician associate degree will prepare you for the specific technical position you want within the vast field of aviation.
Aviation is a large and growing field. Within the next 20 years, there will be a worldwide need for over 690,000 new aircraft mechanics.* As a nonprofit, Christian university, we want to train the next generation of men and women as Champions for Christ ready to fill this role with integrity.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Get prepared to gain your Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
- After completing this associate degree, you will be equipped to complete the bachelor’s in aviation maintenance in as few as 30 credits.
- Participate in internships with major airlines and aviation companies to gain real-world experience.
What Will You Learn?
- Operational and structural components critical to aircraft safety
- Principles of mathematics and physics in maintenance work
- Systems like aircraft electrical, airframe auxiliary, hydraulic and pneumatic, engine electrical, and propeller systems
- The skills needed to obtain an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
*https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
Career Options for Aviation Maintenance Technician Associate Degree Graduates
- Airline mechanic
- Aviation maintenance technician
- Licensed aircraft mechanic
- Maintenance manager
- Military aircraft mechanic
Internship Opportunities and Resources for Students in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Associate Program
Some of the major benefits include:
- Applying to top-line internships at major airlines and aviation companies with opportunities to travel around the world
- Investigating real-world aviation issues by utilizing our research lab
- Learning from professors with real-world experience in aviation maintenance who know their students by name and provide prayer and support
- Obtaining an aviation maintenance certification, which is the A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) license, a credential employers look for in their mechanics
- Studying in the School of Aeronautics’ state-of-the-art flight simulators for enhanced learning
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
