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maintenance specialists in the aviation and aerospace industries has never been greater. Our certificate and degree programs allow students to take advantage of the trend and take their careers to the next level. The Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology helps mechanics who have already met their experience requirements prepare for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Certification exams. The Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance builds on existing mechanical skills and credentials, as well as general education. The Bachelor of Science expands opportunities by allowing students to specialize in one of two maintenance functions: management or safety. B.S. students can also enrich their education and career prospects by engaging in cooperative studies and internships. Noteworthy: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of an aircraft mechanic is $66,680.
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METEOROLOGY FL AZ In the Meteorology program, you will use cutting-edge meteorology labs and interactive meteorological graphics software to understand and forecast atmospheric phenomena and then apply theory to operational weather forecasting and decision making for weather-sensitive industries. In addition to the degree, you may also pursue an Emergency Response Meteorologist Certification or FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certification. In the Meteorology program, you will research a variety of atmospheric challenges ranging in scale from tornadoes to climate change in our fully equipped Weather Center. Both the Daytona Beach and Prescott degree programs meet all American Meteorological Society and government standards for a degree in meteorology. Noteworthy: Our graduates find careers as meteorologists in the government, military or private sectors. The median annual salary for Atmospheric Scientists, like meteorologists, is $99,740, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. SPACEFLIGHT OPERATIONS FL Embry-Riddle has pioneered this degree, tailored to students eager to join the young and exciting space industry. Our graduates will help solve the challenges of airspace traffic coordination, launch operations, training and certification requirements and much more. The degree gives you a broad interdisciplinary foundation in commercial space transportation launchers and flight vehicles, spacecraft systems, human factors, safety and security, regulation and certification, training and policy and law. You choose one of two specializations: Space Policy & Operations — focusing on policy, law, regulation and program operations; or Operations Science & Technology — focusing on simulation, life science and production operations. Embry-Riddle is close to the Space Coast, giving you the opportunity for space- relevant co-ops and internships. Noteworthy: Two Embry-Riddle research payloads traveled to suborbital space during a recent test of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry is fast becoming an integral part of aviation’s future. This degree provides the expertise necessary for students entering this emerging field as remote pilots, field service representatives, mapping technicians and UAS operations administrators. Graduates are well versed in the regulations and procedures required to operate unmanned aircraft in U.S. or international airspace. Students on the Florida campus can take part in conducting multi-level, professional UAS flight training using the new Penguin C UAS and high-end simulation to gain industry-standard skills and professionalism. On the Arizona campus, students can select a Flight Minor , the Technical Operations Track or the Applications Track to advance through this growing program. All students can benefit from the increasing UAS internship and career opportunities with industry leaders such as L3, Textron, Northrop Grumman and Phoenix Air Unmanned. By focusing on the long-term skill set that will allow them to excel using larger platforms in this rapidly changing industry, students will gain the knowledge they need to succeed as UAS are increasingly integrated into the National Airspace System. Noteworthy: Embry-Riddle’s UAS program was one of the first in the nation and remains one of the largest.
ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FL AZ ONLINE Because Embry-Riddle is the university of aviation and aerospace, industry employers look to our business graduates to fill exciting and lucrative positions. Graduates have obtained employment at major airlines, manufacturing companies, support entities and regulatory bodies such as The Boeing Company, L3, the FAA, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Textron and UPS. In the Business Administration degree, you select one of the following areas of concentration: Accounting & Finance, Management or Marketing (Florida only). The degree in Aviation Business Administration offers several areas of concentration, including Management, Financial Management, Flight Operations (Fixed Wing or Rotary), Airport Management (Arizona only) and Air Transportation or Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace (Florida only). The Worldwide degree is structured around a Common Business Core or an Aviation Management Core . Noteworthy: Embry-Riddle’s Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Business Club has won the PBL Arizona Leadership Competition for the past 14 years, this past year earning 55 total awards. BUSINESS ANALYTICS ONLINE Whether you are a manager looking to improve organizational outcomes by boosting your analytical skills or you simply want to enhance your data literacy, the Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics at Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus is the perfect place to start. The program explores sourcing data, database and data manipulation, statistics and computation and output and visualization while preparing students to embrace data- driven decision making and solve complex problems using business analytics. Noteworthy: The design of this new degree program was based on
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Our country’s complex commercial, private and military air travel system would cease to function without the work of professional aviation maintenance experts, and there is great demand for degreed aircraft maintenance technicians who can service, troubleshoot and repair aircraft. The 2020 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook projects a global need for 739,000 aviation technicians over the next 20 years. The degree is made up of general education courses, technical courses and labs, which lead to the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technician certification. You can select one of three areas of concentration: Maintenance Management, if you want to use your maintenance skills as a platform for advancing into a management position; Safety Science, which allows you to focus on aviation or occupational safety; and Avionics Cybertechnology and Security, which addresses the importance of aerospace connectivity and data security. Noteworthy: Our skilled AMS graduates have obtained employment at notable employers such as The Boeing Company, the FAA, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Sikorsky Aircraft and UPS. An experienced A&P certified technician working for a major airline can top out at $100,000-plus annually.
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government agencies, unmanned systems have entered the civilian and commercial sectors and are transforming the world as we know it. To meet the demands of this burgeoning field, Embry-Riddle has become a pioneer in unmanned and robotics education. Ours is one of the first degree programs to prepare graduates for the anticipated growth, innovative development and effective use of unmanned systems technology across all domains: air, space, ground and maritime. As a student, you’ll customize your degree to fit your desired career path by selecting from three learning tracks: Administration , Operations or Development . Noteworthy: According to a study by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, more than 100,000 unmanned aerial systems jobs are projected by 2025.
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