Aviation Management (BS)

What is An Aviation Management (BS) Degree?

If you already have the equivalent of 2 years (60 semester hours) or an AAS degree in some kind of technical training in aviation, it may be time to seriously consider completing the Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management. You may already qualify as a professional pilot, a certified airplane mechanic, or other position like air traffic controller, avionics technician, or military/government specialist.  But, keep in mind that the BS in degree Aviation Management is fast becoming the preferred requirements of most commercial and corporate aviation operations.  Each school of aviation management will have its own technical requirements for acceptance into the program—training, FAA licensure or certification, and/or experience hours.  In most programs you will be able to focus on your preferred specialty of flight, aviation operations, air traffic control, maintenance or airport management, and other possibilities.

So that you’ll be prepared for a management role, you’ll study labor relations, employment law, aviation regulations, safety practices, leadership skills, along with some advanced general education courses and technical subjects.  And most BS programs include a substantial internship in your chosen area of specialty.  New positions for which you’ll be qualified include airline manager, airport manager, airport security manager, freight and cargo manager, air traffic control manager, along with others.