The Bachelor of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Technology prepares the student for a career as a professional aviation and aerospace technician. Upon graduation, the successful student will have a minimum of 128 semester hours and will hold the following FAA certificate and rating: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. After matriculation at Lewis University, students are required to do their entire aircraft and aerospace technician training at Lewis. If a student already possesses the FAA AMT license, he or she may enter the Aviation and Aerospace Technology major but must complete all required courses for both major and General Education. All transfer students must complete a minimum of 32 hours at Lewis University with at least 12 hours in upper-division coursework.
Aviation and Aerospace Technology majors may double major in another Aviation and Transportation major if four upper-division courses (12 hours) in each major are not duplicated and help to distinguish one major from the other.
Degree Requirements
I. Core Courses (83)
| 17-130 | Applied Physics for Aviation | 3 |
| 46-102 | Introduction to Aviation | 1 |
| 46-106 | Aviation Fundamentals | 4 |
| 46-110 | Aircraft Structures I | 4 |
| 46-120 | Aircraft Electricity I | 4 |
| 46-130 | Introduction to A/C Structures and Engine NDT NDE | 3 |
| 46-135 | Drafting and Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| 46-200 | Aircraft Instruments | 4 |
| 46-201 | Aviation Physics I | 4 |
| 46-202 | Aviation Physics II | 3 |
| 46-210 | Aircraft Structures II | 4 |
| 46-220 | Aircraft Electricity II | 4 |
| 46-310 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines | 4 |
| 46-320 | Aircraft Systems | 4 |
| 46-330 | Aircraft Engine Accessories | 4 |
| 46-345 | Trends in Aviation and Aerospace Technology | 3 |
| 46-410 | Gas Turbine Powerplants | 4 |
| 46-420 | Aircraft Propellers | 4 |
| 46-425 | Aviation and Aerospace Propulsion Systems | 3 |
| 46-427 | Advanced Aviation and Aerospace Structures | 3 |
| 46-430 | Aircraft Inspection and Engine Testing | 4 |
| 46-435 | Aviation and Aerospace Accessory Systems | 3 |
| 46-495 | Aviation and Aerospace Technology Capstone Experience | 3 |
| 47-373 | Transportation Safety | 3 |
II. General Education Courses (45)
The following General Education courses are required:
06-111 College Writing 1 (3)
06-112 College Writing 2 (3)
10-112 Human Communication (3)
09-101 Culture and Civilization 1 (3)
09-102 Culture and Civilization 2 (3)
15-110 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
13-119 Intermediate Algebra (3)
20-290 Cultural Diversity (3)
A Fine Arts Requirement* (3)
A Literature Course* (3)
A Social Science Requirement* (3)
An Economics Option* (3)
A Theology 100-level course* (3)
A Theology 200-level course* (3)
An Action and Values Option* (3)
*Consult Undergraduate Catalog for choices.
III. The Advanced Writing Requirement is met by successful completion of 47-373 Aviation Safety and 46-495 Aviation and Aerospace Technology Senior Capstone.