Online Bachelor of Applied Science

Aviation Maintenance Management

Launching Fall 2026: a degree-completion pathway for AMTs ready to lead

Discover a leadership-focused bachelor's degree specifically designed for AMTs. 

 

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Management at Saint Francis University helps aviation maintenance professionals build on FAA-aligned technical training with leadership, business, and management expertise.

Why Chose the Aviation Maintenance Management (BAS)?

  • Flexible Online Coursework: Designed for working AMTs who are ready to advance into supervisory, management, and leadership roles or current AMT students who want to pursue a degree while working toward their certicate.
  • AMT-Aligned Curriculum: Builds on the technical foundation of Saint Francis University’s FAA-aligned AMT curriculum. 
  • Transfer-Friendly- Bring in transfer credits from FAA-approved maintenance schools
  • Advancement Focus: Earn your degree with tailored upper-division coursework in leadership, organizational behavior, business, economics, analytics, and strategic decision-making.
  • Aviation Education Expertise: The Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center (located in Johnstown at the John Murtha Cambria County Airport) is dedicated to developing innovative, high-demand programs to meet workforce needs.
  • Mission-Driven: SFU prepares aviation maintenance professionals for leadership and management roles by integrating advanced technical knowledge, organizational leadership, regulatory awareness, and Franciscan values, with a commitment to excellence, safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.

You're Invited:

 Aviation Open House and Career Fair
Saturday April 18, 2026

Learn more about this new program and experience the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center in Johnstown for this exclusive in-person event! 

 Details Here

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Who Is This Program For?

The BAS in Aviation Maintenance Management is ideal for: 

 

  • working aviation maintenance professionals who want to prepare for supervisory or management roles
  • current Aviation Maintenance Technician students seeking a flexible bachelor’s-degree pathway 
  • graduates of an Associate of Applied Science in aviation maintenance or a closely related field
  •  students who have completed an FAA-aligned aviation maintenance program 
  • transfer students from FAA-approved maintenance schools
CURRICULUM & COURSES

What You’ll Learn in the Aviation Maintenance Management (BAS)

Students in the program will strengthen their ability to lead, analyze, communicate, and make strategic decisions in aviation maintenance organizations. Program learning outcomes emphasize leadership, workforce management, financial and economic understanding, ethics, safety culture, regulatory awareness, and problem-solving.

  • Program Snapshot

    Online degree-completion program designed for Aviation Maintenance Technicians and graduates of Associate of Applied Science programs in aviation maintenance. 

    • 128 total credits 
    • 55 credits applied from SFU AMT coursework or transferred from another FAA-approved program 
    • Course descriptions: 26/27 Course Catalog (publishing Summer 2026) 

    FAA Standing

    Saint Francis University is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School

  • Learning Goals:  

    • Apply aviation maintenance knowledge in organizational, supervisory, and management contexts. 
    •  Apply leadership and management principles to aviation maintenance operations and workforce environments. 
    •  Integrate ethical decision-making, regulatory awareness, and strategic thinking in aviation maintenance management roles. 
       

    Students will attain this knowledge through upper-division coursework delivered through the Division of Professional Studies, emphasizing applied leadership, organizational behavior, business fundamentals, and strategic management. The BAS builds upon FAA-regulated AMT technical training and prepares students for advancement into supervisory and management positions within aviation maintenance organizations.

    Objectives:  

    Students will develop a comprehensive foundation that enables them to transition from technical aviation maintenance roles into leadership and management positions while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

    • Students will be able to complete assigned tasks and projects on airframe and powerplant systems using tools.
    • Students will be able to analyze organizational structures, workforce dynamics, and labor-management relationships relevant to aviation maintenance operations.
    •  Students will be able to interpret and apply financial, economic, and analytical concepts to operational decision-making. 
    • Students will be able to demonstrate effective communication, professionalism, and ethical leadership aligned with Franciscan values. 
    • Students will be able to integrate safety culture, regulatory awareness, and risk management principles into leadership decisions. 
    • Students will be able to evaluate operational challenges and propose strategic solutions within aviation maintenance organizations. 
    • Students will be able to synthesize technical expertise and management education to support organizational effectiveness and workforce development.

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate Program

    This hands-on technical training certificate program is designed to be completed in less than 21 months and will prepare students to work as technicians in the aviation industry and beyond. AMT courses are held in Johnstown at SFU's new Aviation Education Center at the John Murtha Cambria County Airport. View AMT Homepage.

    Associate of Applied Sciences in Specialized Studies, Aviation Maintenance Technician

     This laddering online degree program allows students to count credits earned in the AMT program toward their A.A.S. with only 4 additional online courses. View A.A.S. homepage.

    • Ready to take the next step?

    We’re here to help you succeed. Our team is happy to answer your questions, review your prior college credits, walk you through the application process, or just chat about your goals

    Reach out today — we’d love to hear from you!

    Brianna Pavkovich
    Director of the Aviation Maintenance Technician School
    814-471-1153
    bpavkovich@francis.edu

     

     

    Ms. Shawniece Patterson
    Enrollment Advisor
    spatterson@francis.edu
    Call/Text: 814-379-0303

     

     

    Division of Professional Studies
    professionalstudies@francis.edu
    1-800-457-6300

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