B.S. in Aviation Maintenance: Unmanned Aerial Systems
Credit Hours
Class Size
Average residential class size of 17 students
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
A&P Licensure
Obtain an Aviation Maint. Certification A&P license
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Credit Hours
Class Size
Average residential class size of 17 students
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
A&P Licensure
Obtain an Aviation Maint. Certification A&P license
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Residential Program
Prepare to become a leader in the rapidly growing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. With the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance: Unmanned Aerial Systems, you will receive the technical training and leadership skills to support UAS operations around the world. In this program, you will earn your FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificates as well as your UAS crew chief certification through a training partnership with Textron Systems.
As students pursue the UAS degree, we strive to create graduates with technical competence and prepare men and women of character.
- Create graduates with technical competence: Through a combination of both classroom and lab training, you will acquire the following certificates and ratings during your degree program: FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification, as well as medium UAS operator, crew chief, and maintenance technician certification.
- Prepare men and women of character: The purpose of the UAS degree program is to prepare you to impact the UAS industry with world-class knowledge, skills, and abilities. As an aviation professional, you will possess sound judgment and a strong Christian character.
Academic Information
Program of Study
Aviation Maintenance (B.S.): Unmanned Aerial Systems Cognate
Admission Requirements
View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements
Courses You Could Take
- UAS Avionics and Powerplants (AVIA 323)
- Medium UAS Maintenance (AVMX 445)
- Principles of Troubleshooting (AVMX 418)
Benefits
- FAA Part 141 Flight Instruction
- Financial Aid Available
- Post-9/11 GI Bill® & Yellow Ribbon Available
- Regional Airline Hiring Agreements
- Restricted “Reduced-Hour” Airline Transport Pilot Program
- Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Important Information
Costs & Financial Aid
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