MAY WE RECOMMEND--
Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation (M & F)

College majors not to be overlooked

by Drogan Hepplewhite, AIR staff

We are often asked for advice from students who are beginning college. The top question is always the same: "What should I major in?" Our answer is always the same (except when it is different): "Something interesting." One of our readers has kindly brought to our attention a college major that is very interesting and that receives less attention then it perhaps deserves --Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation.

To the best of our knowledge, the best place to major in Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation is Bob Jones University. To the best of our knowledge, the only place to major in Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation is Bob Jones University.

The nice thing about majoring in Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation at Bob Jones University is that it is actually two majors, a major for males (Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation), and a major for females(Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation (Females)).

What will you be taught if you major in Aircraft Maintenance / Missionary Aviation? Of course, as in other majors at BJU or elsewhere, some of the best things you'll learn are not listed in any course catalog. But here is a list of classes suggested by the administration:

A TYPICAL YEARLY COURSE SEQUENCE (first two years)

First Year

Orientation 1
English Grammar I 3
The Pentateuch 3
Aircraft Drawings 1
Weight and Balance 1
Ground Operation and Servicing 1
Maintenance Forms and Records,
Maintenance Publications 1
Cleaning and Corrosion Control,
Mechanic Privileges
and Limitations 1
Applied Math 3
Total 15

Orientation 1
English Grammar II 3
The Gospels 2
Applied Physics 3
Basic Electricity 3
Fluid Lines and Fittings 1
Materials and Processes 2
Total 15

First Summer

Reciprocating Engines 5
Turbine Engines 4
Engine Inspections 1
Total 10

Second Year

Basic Speech Skills I 3
Methods of Bible Study 2
Christian Doctrines 3
Engine Instrument Systems,
Engine Fire Protection
Systems 1
Lubricating Systems 1
Ignition Systems 2
Propellers/Unducted Fans 2
Total 14

Basic Speech Skills II 3
Christian Doctrines 3
The Christian Home 2
Engine Electrical Systems,
Auxiliary Power Units 2
Fuel Metering Systems 2
Engine Fuel Systems 1
Induction System 1
Engine Cooling Systems,
Engine Exhaust Systems 1
Total 15

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