Integrated Studies, Aviation theme — bachelor's degree

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Integrated Studies with an aviation theme combines flight training with university courses, preparing students for careers in the aviation industry. Students can customize their education to align with their career goals, choosing from advanced options like heavy jet or professional flight instructor training. The program also offers strategic classes in areas such as adult education, communications, and criminal justice to enhance career prospects. Graduates acquire a diverse skill set that enables them to pursue various roles in the aviation industry, including flight instructor, airline travel, and charter flights.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: Prepare students for careers in the aviation industry by combining flight training with an academic program.
• Program Description: The Bachelor of Integrated Studies with an aviation theme is a versatile program that allows students to earn their pilot wings while completing a bachelor's degree.
It combines a two-year aviation diploma with university courses, providing students with an edge in various aviation careers. Students can customize their educational plan to align with their specific career goals and choose from various advanced options like heavy jet or professional flight instructor training.
• Strategic Classes: To enhance career prospects, students can combine flight training with strategic classes in areas such as adult education, communications, criminal justice, agriculture, and others.

Outline:

• Flight Training: Cessna single engine and Piper multi-engine aircrafts for building flight hours.
• Simulator Training: Navajo and Beechcraft King Air simulators for gaining experience with different aircraft types.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities: Flight instructor, airline travel, charter flights, medevac pilot, government services pilot, law enforcement pilot, agricultural pilot, newscasting pilot, travel tourism pilot, aerial fire ranger.
• Skill Set: Graduates acquire a diverse skill set that enables them to carve out interesting careers in the aviation industry.