Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation Administration – Flight
Start Your Rewarding Career in Aviation
Earning a private pilot license can help you better the lives of people worldwide. Imagine working with a mission organization that brings life-saving supplies to people in need. With a B.S. in Aviation Administration – Flight, you could even be someone that other aviation professionals look to for guidance. As a leader in the industry, you have the opportunity to demonstrate strong biblical integrity and values that could potentially lead others to Christ.
Whether you are looking to work for the government, military, nonprofit, or private organizations, our aviation administration degree is the way to go. And by earning a private pilot certificate along the way, you will be a more competitive candidate to employers. Pursue a degree that opens more doors and helps you make a difference.
Opportunities to Make an Impact with a Degree in Aviation Administration and Flight
- With airline and military recruiters looking for aviation graduates to fill a massive pilot shortage, there has never been a better time to start your career in the aviation administration and flight.
- According to Boeing’s 2017 Pilot and Technician Outlook, there is a need for 637,000 new pilots and 648,000 new aircraft mechanics worldwide over the next 20 years.
- You can use your degree to impact countless lives! Organizations such as Pilots for Patients and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) partner with pilots to help patients in need of transportation or train pilots for search-and-rescue missions.
- You can even use your private pilot to help missionaries and those suffering from natural disasters. CAP pilots alone bring more than 100 people to Christ every year.
What Will You Learn?
- Flight courses to help you obtain your private pilot’s license
- Aviation basics and simulated training under trained faculty
- Business, financial, management, and marketing principles vital to a career in aviation management
- Airport management and aviation organizational ethics
- Statistics, physics, and advanced technical mathematics
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Aviation Administration – Flight Program
- Aircraft manufacturing and sales manager
- Airline operations specialist
- Airport manager
- Aviation business specialist
- Government and non-profit aviation organization manager
- Mission aviation manager
Get Hands-on Training with Our Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Administration – Flight
- Train with our state-of-the-art fleet, which includes 27 aircraft, 13 flight training devices, and 6 unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Some of our simulators include a CRJ 200 Jet Simulator, a FRASCA Piper Arrow Simulator, and a FRASCA Cessna 172 Skyhawk Simulator.
- Study under award-winning aviation professors with years of field experience in flight, Air Force service, administration, and instructing.
- Liberty’s School of Aeronautics has established strong relationships with numerous airlines across the United States, so you can partner with an aviation organization through a signed hiring agreement before you even graduate!
*Military benefits from the Veterans Administration are not accepted for the B.S. in Aviation Administration.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
