Associates of Applied Science Degree (AASD)
Aviation Technology
An aviation degree enhances your opportunity for career advancement. The Boeing 2023 Pilot & Technician Outlook forecasts 690,000 new maintenance technician jobs worldwide in the next 20 years. The AASD prepares graduates for an aviation career.
Possible Aviation Career Options- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Technician
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Line Maintenance Technician
- Engine Overhauls
- Helicopter Mechanic
- Meaningful Classroom Experience
- Hands on Training Lab
- Courses Taught by Industry Professionals
- 62 Semester Credits Earned
- Small Class Size and Tutoring Available
- No Scheduled Weekend Courses
- Veteran Friendly Culture
- Airplanes, Helicopters, Engines and Equipment
- Certified Testing Center Onsite
- Career Placement Assistance
The Associate of Applied Science Degree (AASD) in Aviation Technology provides a general undergraduate education in aviation and increases the potential for career advancement. Students qualify for a wide variety of careers in the Aviation / Aerospace industry, or for those students who are employed in an aviation-related area; this degree will provide the knowledge and college credentials needed to be competitive for advancement or promotion. The AASD Program is 24 months.
General Education Course RequirementsEnglish / Communications  6 SH
ENGL 221 English Composition I
ENGL 222 English Composition II or
ENGL 223 Technical Report Writing
Humanities / Arts  3 SH
SPCH 224 Public Speaking or
One of the following acceptable disciplines: Foreign Language, Literature, Music Philosophy, Speech, Religious Studies, Humanities, Art, Dance, Drama, Fine Arts, Photography
Behavioral / Social Sciences  3 SH
PSYC 216 Introduction to Psychology or
SOCI 218 Introduction to Sociology or
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics or
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics or
One of the following acceptable disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography (excluding Physical), Government, History, Human Relations, Political Science
Natural / Applied Sciences  3 SH
PHYS 210 Applied Physics or one of the following acceptable disciplines: Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geology, Natural Science, Physical Geography, Physical Science, Physics, Physiology, Plant Sciences, Zoology
Business / Computer Science  3 SH
BUSI 103 Introduction to Business or
COMP 101 Introduction to Computers or
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting
Documentation should be submitted for credit review and substitution/ equivalency eligibility ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting II or
BUSI 104 Business Law or
MRKT 225 Principles of Marketing or
MGMT 201 Principles of Management or
One of the following acceptable disciplines: Accounting, Management, Marketing, Business, or Computer Sciences
Mathematics  3 SH
MATH 201 College Algebra I or
MATH 202 College Algebra II or
College-level Mathematics (that is not a remedial or preparatory course)
AASD Semester Credit Summary
General Education Subtotal:Â Â Â 21 SH
Aviation Concentration:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 18 SH
Aviation Electives:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12 SH
Open Electives:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11 SH
AASD Total Semester Hours:Â 62 SH
Requirements of 18 semester hours must be completed through NCI or an acceptable accredited institution, or examinations through DANTES or CLEP. NCI has no residency requirements for the AASD.
For the Aviation concentration, FAA certificates, licenses, and/or military/civilian aviation work experience and training may complete requirements