Aviation Degree Programs - Who Needs It?

If you are considering an Aviation Degree for a career in Aviation, and most particularly, becoming a professional pilot....and....you currently do not have a college degree, then an aviation degree program may be the correct path for you to launch your career!

So, is a degree in aviation for everyone? Certainly not! There is a great deal of wisdom in having a degree of some kind and many people say that having a degree in something other than aviation in addition to all your pilot training and ratings is a good idea...just in case you need something to fall back on. While their is some truth and wisdom in this approach, it may be wise to check out all the options now available in aviation related degree studies.

For example: How about a BS in Aviation Management, or a BS with a major in Aviation Technology. There are also degree programs for Airport Management, Aviation Maintenance, Air Traffic Management, Professional Flight Management and many, many more.

Bottom line is: If you are passionate about aviation and don't have a degree, then opportunities abound for you!

Financial Aid For Flight Training

I think one of the biggest reasons why an Aviation Degree is a great opportunity for those who aspire to becoming a professional pilot, is that there is a lot of opportunities to obtain financial aid to cover the cost of becoming a pilot.

If you carefully select a good, accredited college or university with an aviation program, then you have a wide range of grants and loan programs to choose from to finance not only your academic studies, but also your flight training.

Some of these schools even offer programs which can be completed online while taking your flight training at your local FBO with your favorite flight instructor! Utah Valley State College (UVSC) is one such school who actually pioneered the online aviation degree concept - AND - you can still obtain the financing to cover both the academic studies and your flight training!

How To Choose The Program That's Right For You

Choosing the right program that meets your educational and career goals is something that must be thought through very carefully. When choosing a aviation college you must consider the quality of education, reputation, accreditation, admission requirements, college costs, and how you plan to pay for college. The process of choosing an aviation college typically involves: knowing what you are looking for in a school, researching those schools, and making a final decision.

In order to help you with this important decision, you should research the following:

• What are your Aviation Career goals?
• Is the college/university regionally or nationally accredited?
• Research Aviation College Options online. Google it!
• Are there any job placement opportunities offered after graduation?
• Request College Applications and literature.
• Read through the literature carefully and compare.
• Seek unbiased counsel from your school counsellor or someone else you trust for advice.
• Develop a Short List of Aviation Colleges. Put the rest aside.
• If possible, visit the College campus yourself.
• Make a final decision of your Aviation College or Aviation Degree Program.

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