Dr. Michael Daniels, 386-506-4138, Michael.Daniels@daytonastate.edu
Pending Final Approval: This program is pending final external approval. Program information is subject to change.
Program Overview
Mission:
Our mission is to provide comprehensive education and training in airframe and powerplant maintenance, empowering students with the knowledge, skills and ethics required for success in the aviation industry. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on experience, and adherence to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, we strive to cultivate proficient, safety-conscious professionals who uphold the highest standards of aircraft maintenance excellence.
Description:
The program combines industry-standard technical training in aircraft maintenance with managerial skills essential for overseeing aviation maintenance operations. Students learn aircraft systems, regulations, and maintenance procedures alongside topics like logistics, safety management, and team leadership, preparing them for careers as airframe and powerplant mechanics.
Graduates may pursue careers in technical roles including testing, fabrication, assembly, production, repair, and manufacturing.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of aviation regulations and standards.
- Perform aircraft inspections and corrective actions.
- Apply physics and aerodynamics to aircraft systems.
- Interpret technical manuals and schematics.
- Utilize aviation maintenance tools and instrumentation.
- Implement safety protocols.
- Collaborate in maintenance environments.
- Maintain reciprocating and turbine engines.
- Troubleshoot aircraft systems.
- Prepare FAA-compliant maintenance documentation.
Program Requirements:
- Department consent is required for enrollment in aviation coursework.
- Aviation coursework must be completed at Daytona State College.
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Program Progression
This program is offered as a prescribed five-consecutive-semester curriculum. Students maintaining continuous enrollment receive priority registration for required aviation courses. A lapse in enrollment may affect eligibility for priority registration and delay progression through the program sequence.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available, please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Students may also be eligible for scholarships specific to attendance in Broadcast Television Production classes.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in aircraft maintenance, aerospace manufacturing, avionics, and aerospace engineering support. Common roles include Aircraft Technician, Aerospace Technician, Avionics Technician, and Manufacturing Technician. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 1,120 aerospace professionals are employed in these occupations, with an average annual salary of $57,460 and approximately 94 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
49-3011 – Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
17-3021 – Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$27.63 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$57,460 |
| Annual Job Openings |
94 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 1,120 employed |
Occupational Overview: Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft systems, components, and related aerospace equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $42,210 | 50th percentile: $57,460 | 90th percentile: $78,940.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; Regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS); SOC 49-3011 and 17-3021.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication Core (3 Credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 Credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Humanities Core (3 Credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
68 Credits
Sample Program of Study:
Year 1
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Summer Semester
Year 2
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Total Credit Hours: 83