BS in Aviation Maintenance: Unmanned Aerial Systems

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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 flight training, you will acquire the following certificates and ratings during your degree program: FAA Airplane Pilot ratings for Private and Instrument; FAR Part 107 certification; medium UAS 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 strong Christian character.

Student Achievement Data

Academic Information

Credit Hours

123 credit hours

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

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Important Information

Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) Program

Already Have Your Pilot’s License? (Aviation PLA Credit)

Training Fleet

Airline Hiring Agreements

Aviation Scholarship Opportunities

Flight Training Lab Fees

Costs & Financial Aid

GI Bill® Information & Yellow Ribbon Program

Tuition Costs

Federal Financial Aid (Grants, Loans, Scholarships)

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.