Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation Maintenance – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Learn How to Work with Cutting-Edge Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with Liberty
An exciting career in drone and unmanned aerial vehicle operation is waiting for you. At Liberty, we offer a maintenance track in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) so you can obtain the certification you need to work with these ever-evolving machines. Train on state-of-the-art equipment and learn from industry professionals who have years of real-world field experience.
What exactly is an unmanned aerial system? UAS incorporates everything from the operation of a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle to the communication, support equipment, and ground control station elements of operation. Overall, you will be gaining skills to work on aircraft that are controlled remotely.
Our School of Aeronautics is one of only a few schools that offer UAS certification training with medium UAS. So start your future today by partnering with us!
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Earn your FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificates while pursuing your degree.
- Because Liberty partners with Textron Systems, you will gain your UAS crew chief certification as well as hands-on, field-applicable skills and have access to cutting-edge equipment like the Aerosonde aircraft.
- Build your résumé by participating in events like the national Aerospace Maintenance Competition.
- Learn from professors who have real-life experience working with aircraft and UAS and are invested in your success as a student and as a professional.
What Will You Learn?
- A wide range of systems including propeller, hydraulic, and pneumatic
- How to incorporate Christian ethics into your field
- How to interview for aviation field positions
- How to repair aircraft
- Human factors and safety issues faced by licensed aircraft mechanics
- The ability to work with drones and other medium UAS
Career Options for B.S. in Aviation Maintenance – UAS Graduates
- Aircraft mechanic
- Government and military mechanic
- Maintenance manager
- UAS maintenance manager
Facilities and Resources Available to Aviation Maintenance Students
Study hands-on! Our School of Aeronautics owns 27 aircraft, not including drones, and countless state-of-the-art training devices and simulators. In addition to our facilities, we also have the following achievements and opportunities:
- Our students have won the American Airlines Safety Award in past years.
- Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics is a 4-time recipient of the Loening Trophy — one of the rarest and oldest collegiate aviation awards — for being the nation’s most outstanding college aviation program.
- Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics’ National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) flight team captured its 19th consecutive SAFECON Region X championship.
- Our aviation program is one of the largest faith-based collegiate aviation programs in North America.
- Receive FAA Part 147 instruction.
- Complete your FAA licensure training in as little as one year!
- Receive your Aviation Maintenance Certification: A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
**In accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), non-U.S. citizens are not permitted to enroll in this School of Aeronautics program.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
