| If all you need to fly a plane is a pilot's license, why | | | | - Complete additional flight modules as required to |
| pursue a degree in aviation science? Though the | | | | achieve 68 credit hours |
| Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is all that the Federal | | | | - Transfer credit may be granted for General |
| Aviation Administration requires for the operation of | | | | Education Requirements and Flight Licenses obtained |
| any aircraft, a specialized degree in this field will | | | | |
| provide you with a broader and more thorough | | | | Jobs with Aviation Degree |
| understanding of aeronautics than you will learn in flight | | | | From an employer's point of view, a degree from a |
| school. As a result, you can qualify for a range of | | | | certified aviation science program shows a high level |
| rewarding and exciting positions in this dynamic | | | | of commitment to the field. Most commercial airlines |
| industry.
| | | | prefer applicants with college degrees. If you are |
| Apart from piloting aircraft, the study of aviation | | | | already a licensed pilot, flight time and certificates can |
| science encompasses air traffic control, maintenance | | | | be counted towards your degree, saving both time |
| of aircrafts and related facilities, flight operations, | | | | and money. |
| dispatch operations and communications. Professionally | | | | Types of Jobs |
| trained pilots often enroll in aviation science degree | | | | Aviation/Aerospace Manufacturing, including military, |
| programs to refresh or deepen their understanding of | | | | commercial (airlines and general aviation) and space |
| aeronautics. During a degree program in aviation, you | | | | Airlines, including major, national, regional and all cargo |
| can develop a set of diverse interests that will support | | | | General Aviation: including fixed base operators |
| your quest for a fulfilling career. | | | | aviation service companies, charter operations, |
| Aviation Associates of Science Degree | | | | fractional ownership companies, corporate flight |
| This degree offers graduates the following: | | | | departments, aircraft maintenance providers and many |
| - Complete flight training courses through | | | | others. |
| Flight Instructor Ratings | | | | Government (federal, state and local): Air Traffic |
| - Complete Flight Instructor Internship | | | | Control, TSA/security, and most larger airports. |
| - Complete General Education Requirements | | | | |