Aviation Program

Aviation Maintenance

Associate of Applied Science: 70 Credits

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Program at a Glance

Degree and credential levels offered :

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Employer partners :

Sample careers graduates pursue :

Entry-level aviation maintenance technician | Aircraft manufacturing technician | Component repair technician | Airline and flight operations technician

Location and facilities :

Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Vaughn’s hangar fleet is used for hands-on maintenance training and includes several twin- and single-engine aircraft, engine laboratories and houses an array of advanced system training boards.

Accreditations and authorizations :

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved curriculum (preparation for A&P certificate)

Be Futureproof with Our Aviation Maintenance Degree Program

The aviation maintenance associate degree was developed with a balanced combination of theoretical study, hands-on laboratory work and a broad background in mathematics and physics. The career and curriculum focus allows students to enter their careers with the ability to adapt to the ever-changing demands and technology of this industry.

Maintenance overhaul and modification techniques are included, in addition to a strong background in manufacturing processes. Vaughn’s emphasis on computer applications, attention to skill-building and hands-on experience prepares students to enter the workforce in entry-level positions in aviation maintenance and related fields.

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OF VAUGHN GRADUATES

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Curriculum

What You Will Study

Is aviation a career you are interested in? Upon completing the aviation maintenance associate degree, you can pursue general, corporate or airline aviation as maintenance and overhaul technicians. You can also pursue positions in aircraft manufacturing or related industries. These careers are all possible with the aviation maintenance courses we offer―covering general education and specific aviation maintenance methods and theory.

Vaughn College awards 30 college credits to students who receive the airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate or who successfully complete Vaughn’s Aviation Training Institute approved curriculum (or an equivalent military certificate of eligibility).

Sample Classes

Airframe and Powerplant Certificates
American Government
Computer Science I – Visual BASIC
English
Global Civilization
Public Speaking

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Careers

Students who complete the aviation maintenance associate degree can either enter the workforce at an entry-level job level in aviation maintenance or related fields, or move on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance from Vaughn College.

Graduates of the aviation maintenance associate program pursue positions in a variety of airline and flight operations departments, in addition to component manufacturing and repair shop roles. Vaughn’s extensive network in the industry―and with alumni―allows students to pursue internships during their coursework and full-time roles shortly after finishing the degree. Aviation maintenance technician jobs are in high demand with the changes in technology―and our curriculum will prepare you to succeed in these roles.

❝What I really like about the professors and instructors at Vaughn is that many of them are very hands-on people who have worked in the industry and have real-world knowledge.❞

Michael Rosa '26

Aviation Maintenance

How Much Can I Make?

Check out the median annual salaries for some of the careers attainable with this program below (located within 100 miles of Queens, New York). (Source: Lightcast)