Business (Aircraft Maintenance Concentration)
This major prepares you for a career in aviation management. An integration of courses in aviation mechanics and management meets this objective. You will be able to use these skills in both general and commercial aviation.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- Basic Business
- Electrical Systems
- Ground Operation & Servicing
- Basic Welding
- Materials & Processes
- Sophomore
- Lubricating Systems
- Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Fuel, Ignition, & Emission Systems
- Junior
- Retailing/Salesmanship
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Principles
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems
- Senior
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Legal Environment of Business
- Customer Support Management
- Management Policies
For further details see complete major information:
Business (Aircraft Maintenance Concentration) Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Principles of Management In this course you will develop an understanding of how the management process actually works. You will learn how to plan, organize, direct, and control the process of management; and you will develop an appreciation for the roles of leadership and communication in the management field.
Fixed Base Operation Management Here you will be able to examine the business practices for operating a maintenance facility at a local airport.
Airport Management This class will allow you to examine the practices and policies of airport planning and management. It will provide you the opportunity to observe the operation of a major commercial airport.
Corporate Finance Here you will learn the principles and techniques of financial analysis and long-term financing. You will also be able to study the workings of capital management and budgeting.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you will have the initial skills needed to qualify for a career in aircraft maintenance in general aviation or commercial aviation. These skills will also prepare you to work as an aviation mechanic in a missionary aviation program. The business and management training will prepare you to enter or advance more quickly into management positions within a company. You would also have training that would allow you to start your own business in aircraft maintenance. This training will also give you further opportunities in airport management or managing a fixed based operation.