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2024-2025 General Catalog

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe & Powerplant - AAS


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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Aviation Technology

This two-year technical program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, emphasizes aircraft repair and maintenance. FAA regulations require students to earn a 70% or higher score to pass each course.

In addition, students must complete General Education requirements for the AAS degree. Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant certification is available without General Education requirements. 

  • For more information about Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Airframe & Powerplant, see the department website.
  • Current and admitted students must meet with an advisor.
  • Log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

Admission Requirements for This Program


  • New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
  • Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.0 GPA.

Major Requirements (61 credits)


A minimum grade of C- and a 2.5 GPA is required in coursework taken to fulfill major requirements.

Electives (2 credits)


Total Credits: 63


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