Program: Aviation Maintenance (AAS) - Kansas State University

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

The aviation maintenance management program prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airframe and Powerplant certification. Lab space consists of more than 11,000 square feet to gain hands-on experience working on a real aircraft.

Aviation Requirements (50 credit hours)

AVM 101 - Introduction to Aircraft Materials and Tooling Standards Credits: 3
AVM 102 - Aviation Regulations, Compliance and Operations Credits: 2
AVM 111 - Basic Aircraft Electricity Credits: 4
AVM 121 - Aircraft Drawings Credits: 2
AVM 141 - Aircraft Science Credits: 3
AVM 201 - Aircraft Metallic Primary Structures Credits: 3
AVM 203 - Aircraft Environmental and Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
AVM 205 - Aircraft Landing Gear and Fluid Power Systems Credits: 3
AVM 207 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Credits: 3
AVM 216 - Aircraft Propulsion Drive Systems Credits: 3
AVM 301 - Advanced Reciprocating Powerplant Technology Credits: 3
AVM 303 - Introduction to Aircraft Composite Structures Credits: 3
AVM 304 - Aircraft Fuel Management and Metering Systems Credits: 3
AVM 305 - Aircraft Avionics and Instrument Systems Credits: 3
AVM 306 - Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft Design and Assembly Credits: 3
AVM 322 - Powerplant Operation and Troubleshooting Credits: 3
AVM 402 - Gas Turbine Powerplant Technology Credits: 3

Other Requirements (12 credit hours)

COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: 3
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: 3
MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Humanities/Social Science Elective Credits: 3

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Course Catalog

Aviation Requirements (50 credit hours)

Other Requirements (12 credit hours)

Total Hours Required: 62

Aviation Maintenance (AAS)

Location(s): Salina CampusClose

Aviation Requirements (50 credit hours)

Other Requirements (12 credit hours)

Total Hours Required: 62

Location(s): Salina Campus
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