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The Associate of Science Degree in Aviation Management prepares students for professional careers in the Aviation Industry. Graduates may seek employment with airlines, Airports, aircraft manufacturers or the FAA. The graduate will also be well prepared to continue their education at eh baccalaureate level.
The aviation industry contributes more than $150 billion annually to the U.S. economy and employs more than one million people across the country, according to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). In the high-powered aviation industry, the key staff, operational, and executive positions are awarded to professionals who display a thorough knowledge of aviation as well as an exceptional aptitude for business.
The Nashua Community College Associate of Science in Aviation Management will cover major facets of business management and aviation including Aviation Economics, Aeronautical Science, Aviation Business Management, Human Factors in Aviation, Aviation Safety, and Aviation Legislation.
Upon completion of the degree in Aviation Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Economics.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aeronautical Science.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Business Management.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Human Factors in Aviation.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Safety.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Legislation.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
FAA approval
- Must be 18 years of age
- Have a high school degree or equivalent
- Have command of the English language
- Have reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and comprehend service literature
- Have communication skills sufficient to prepare required reports
- Be able to understand and follow both written and oral instructions
- Be able to complete requirements for college-level classes
- Mechanics must lift or pull objects weighing at least 70 pound
- Possess sufficient mobility, dexterity, and visual acuity to perform aviation maintenance
- Have sufficient vision to distinguish colors, read gauges, scopes, diagnostic equipment and information (adaptive equipment acceptable)
- Have sufficient hearing to distinguish various sounds and noises (adaptive equipment acceptable)
- Must be able to tolerate loud noises and vibrations associated with aircraft engines