Daytona State offering new Associate of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management beginning Fall 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (February 17, 2026) – Pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and institutional accreditor approval, Ҵý is launching a new Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management degree in Fall 2026.
The five-semester program combines industry standard technical training in aircraft maintenance with managerial skills essential for overseeing aviation maintenance operations. Students will learn skills required for careers as airframe and powerplant mechanics in areas of aircraft systems, regulations and maintenance procedures alongside topics like logistics, safety management and team leadership.
"Aviation maintenance management is a critical and growing field and employers are actively looking for skilled professionals who understand the technical and operational sides of the industry,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, President of Ҵý. “This new program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles that keep aircraft safe, operations running smoothly and our regional aviation workforce strong. It’s another example of how Daytona State responds directly to industry needs while creating real career opportunities for our students.”
This program qualifies students to sit for FAA examinations for aviation maintenance airframe and powerplant technician certification as prescribed by FAA Part 147.
The program will be launched on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Aviation Complex and will transition to Daytona State’s new facility situated between the ERAU campus and the Daytona Beach International Airport.
To learn more about the program and apply, visit .
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Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona
State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and
Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year
at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare,
emergency services and public safety, aeronautics, business, education, hospitality,
engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media and more.
Additionally, Daytona State generates nearly $943 million in economic impact in Volusia
and Flagler counties annually and supports 13,612 jobs according to a recent labor-market
analysis of the College’s economic impact.
Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks Ҵý among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ҵý among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans multiple times.


