The Program of Aviation Studies is an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 141 approved flight education and training program. The program consists of three options for study.

The Aviation Management and Operations track prepares students for careers with airports, general aviation facilities, airlines, consulting firms, and other organizations specializing in aviation and auxiliary business.

The Aviation Technical Management track prepares students for careers with organizations and companies that engage in the manufacture or maintenance of aviation components. This program is ideally suited for a person with an existing FAA airframe and power plant (A&P) license.

The Flight Technology and Operations track prepares students to enter aviation careers as pilots for global airlines, corporate aviation, or air cargo operations.

Students completing the required courses of study in these programs receive a Bachelor of Science in Technology Degree upon graduation. Continued study for a Master's Degree with an aviation focus is also available.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PLACEMENT

The Aviation Studies program provides career preparation in aviation management, maintenance management and flight technology.

Graduates in aviation management may find career opportunities in such fields as the management of airports, general aviation and corporate facilities, sales management, marketing, purchasing and airline management. Maintenance management graduates may find opportunities in aircraft repair stations, quality control and inspection services, and as manufacturing field representatives.

The flight technology program is designed to prepare students to become professional pilots. Students in the program have the opportunity to obtain private, commercial and flight instructor licenses with instrument, single- and multi-engine ratings. Professional pilots may apply their skills not only with airlines and corporations but in agricultural and other settings. They may work in the areas of flight instruction, route planning, aerial photography or aerial surveying.

HIGHLIGHTS

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• The aviation education and training facilities are located on the University owned airport and are adjacent to the BGSU campus within a 5 minute walking distance of the residence halls.

• The Flight Technology track utilizes the Cessna 172, the Piper Arrow (Glass Cockpit) and Seminole. Special focus is provided for preparing future airport and aviation managers.

• The staff is comprised of professional faculty and instructor pilots with broad aviation experiences.

• Scholarships, grants, financial aid and veterans benefits are available to assist students.

• The intensive ground training and four season, all weather, flight instruction has produced a history of excellent ratings from FAA examiners.