Aviation

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Career Opportunities

A B.S. in Aviation prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities within the field.

Depending on interests and degree concentration, job titles could include:

• Professional pilot in a corporate, commercial or military setting
• Flight instructor
• Airport or airline administrator
• Airline dispatcher or air traffic controller

Effective August 1, 2016, the Aviation programs and courses do not qualify for GI Bill® or VA education benefits. Please consult with the Registrar’s Office for guidance.

Student Achievement Data

Program Educational Goals

1. Graduate students who are competent and well prepared to enter and succeed in the aviation profession.
2. Provide a safe academic and flight training experience on campus and at the airport.
3. Foster an environment where students from all backgrounds feel welcome and included, and to ensure that all students enjoy equal access to educational resources.

Mission Statement

"The mission of Minnesota State University’s aviation program is to educate students today who will become professionals responsible for the safe and efficient design, management, and operation of the aviation system tomorrow. The program combines all elements of a substantive university education with aviation, flight, and management components to graduate well-prepared aviation professionals. Acquisition of airmanship knowledge, skills, and ability while in college develops professionalism, responsibility, self-reliance and marketable skills for early career progression, and provides important experiences which ensure a level of understanding and competency essential to becoming an effective leader in an aviation profession."