Aviation
Lumley Aviation Center, Montoursville, PA · (570) 320-8037
Aviation Maintenance Technology B.S. Degree
This Penn College major is structured to prepare a graduate for employment in repairing and maintaining modern aircraft. The major builds on the first two years of aircraft maintenance (Airframe and Powerplant emphasis) or on the experience of a practicing aircraft technician (A&P) with another 16 credits of general education. The third and fourth years concentrate on developing skills in electronics, computers, business and general education, with particular emphasis in avionics systems and troubleshooting. The coursework is designed to provide a broad base of technical knowledge in order to repair the integrated mechanical and electronic systems found on aircraft of today and tomorrow.
Career Opportunities:
Employment as aviation technicians for
- major airlines
- commuter airlines
- fixed-base operators
- aerospace subcontractors
- aircraft manufacturers
- the Federal Aviation Administration
With experience, a graduate may advance to positions such as
- aircraft maintenance supervisor
- accident investigator
- aviation safety inspector
- management positions with airlines, manufacturers and fixed-base operations