Aviation Maintenance Major (B.S.)
Purpose
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance major is to prepare students for management and leadership roles in the aviation maintenance field from a Christian worldview perspective. The curriculum expands, builds on, and strengthens, fundamental skills and principles provided in coursework and training provided in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Maintenance Technician (AVMT) portion of this program, which is designed to be completed in 12 consecutive months. The program also delves into broader topics facing an FAA-licensed mechanic such as Human Factors and Safety.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Incorporate Biblical principles into the aerospace maintenance environment.
- Incorporate knowledge of systems within the context of aerospace maintenance.
- Apply FAA required skills in accordance with aerospace maintenance procedures.
- Model the attributes of professionalism in aerospace maintenance.
Transfer Credit
A student may complete FAA mechanic certification with Airframe and Powerplant ratings outside of Liberty University and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) transfer credit may be awarded for Aviation Mechanic - Airframe/Powerplant Licensure to meet the requirements of the AVMT courses (45 hrs.) Students must submit all earned/held certificates and/or ratings to eplus@liberty.edu to receive the respective approved transfer credit.