Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

Aviation Management BS, Maintenance Management Specialization


This specialization prepares graduates for entry into aviation maintenance and management in the aviation industry or FAA.

Students enrolling in this specialization must already possess an FAA airframe and powerplant certificate. Forty-five credits of the airframe and powerplant certificates will be accepted upon completion of all other degree requirements.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • define and summarize the role of the three major categories of domestic and international aviation: general aviation, airlines, and government (civil and military);
  • apply business management techniques of accounting, economics, finance, management, human resource management, and business law to aviation-specific situations and problems;
  • apply general management concepts to specific aviation-related environments such as Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), airports, airlines and the aerospace industry;
  • describe the fundamental principles of an aviation safety management program and identify the major operational hazards applicable to general aviation and airline operations; and
  • exhibit the verbal and written communication skills needed to interact with aviation professionals, business, and management.

Aviation Management Core Requirements


The Department of Aviation at CWU offers two undergraduate degree programs. One of them is bachelor science in aviation management (major). Currently, this major has three specializations i.e., (i) aviation management specialization; (ii) aviation maintenance management specialization (iii) executive pilot management specialization. This program prepares graduates for a variety of administrative and management positions in the aviation industry.

Program Requirements
Bachelor of science in aviation management requires between a total of 83-100 credits, of which 55 credits are core courses requirement.

Maintenance Management Specialization Courses


  • Airframe and Powerplant Certificates Credits: (45)
    (Certificate not offered at Central Washington University. Forty-five credits of the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate will be accepted upon completion of all other degree requirements. See program advisor.)

Total Specialization Credits: 45


Total Credits: 100


College and Department Information


Aviation Department  
College of Education and Professional Studies  

Online Availability
​The program will have both a designated online only option and an in-person or hybrid option.

Program Codes
Major plan codes: AVMA, AVMAO, AVMAOP, AVMAP
Specialization plan codes: AVMAI, AVMAIO, AVMAIOP, AVMAIP