Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace / Aviation Sciences - Fixed-Wing Emphasis
Only two percent of higher education institutions in the United States offer flight training degrees, and as the highest altitude university flight school in the country SUU Aviation will help you soar. Given our unmatched location and terrain, we conduct high-density altitude training year round. We train in advanced aircraft like tail wheel, multi-engine and high-performance airframes.
School: Aviation
Careers for Fixed-Wing Students
Aviation Sciences is an industry immune to changes in the global economy, with a rapidly growing future.
Students who study aviation at SUU are prepared to meet the FAA certification requirements for a Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, Private Piloting, and Multi-Engine Rating, as well as endorsements in various aircraft types and operations. SUU also has a strong relationship with SkyWest’s Pilot Pathway Program which leads our graduates to jobs more quickly and with increased access to management positions.
Where have SUU Aerospace/Aviation Fixed-Wing majors been hired?
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Why Choose SUU for Fixed-Wing Pilot Bachelor Degree Studies?
The fixed-wing program at SUU stands out as specialized in the training world. The aircraft to student ratio is one per ten, which is half of what many flight schools operate. High-quality instruction by experienced pilots is reinforced with real-life and simulator flight labs in spin training, multi-engine, tailwheel, and advanced mountain operations.