Aviation Management BS, Executive Pilot Specialization

This specialization prepares graduates for entry into flight management in the aviation industry.

Students enrolling in this specialization must already possess an FAA commercial pilot certificate or above. Thirty-six to forty-five credits (depending on number and type of FAA certificates and ratings) will be accepted upon completion of all other degree requirements.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• define and summarize the role of the three major categories of domestic and international aviation: general aviation, airlines, and government (civil and military);
• apply business management techniques of accounting, economics, finance, management, human resource management, and business law to aviation-specific situations and problems;
• apply general management concepts to specific aviation-related environments such as Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), airports, airlines and the aerospace industry;
• describe the fundamental principles of an aviation safety management program and identify the major operational hazards applicable to general aviation and airline operations; and
• exhibit the verbal and written communication skills needed to interact with aviation professionals, business, and management.