Aviation Science: Professional Pilot

Bachelor of Science

Availability: Online Program Length: 120 Hours
Program Length: 120 Hours

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Program Overview

The Aviation Science-Professional Pilot Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M University-Central Texas provides students with a well-rounded curriculum that encompasses conceptual foundations in aviation science and management. Texas A&M University-Central Texas offers the only state-supported four-year professional pilot program in Texas. The program is 100% online, so you can study to move forward in your career from home or anywhere with Internet access.

The Aviation Science-Professional Pilot program offers both junior- and senior-level coursework. All lower-level core aviation and flight courses are transferred into A&M-Central Texas, as we do not have a flight school. This includes the required FAA Instrument Rating and the FAA Commercial Flight Certificate.

Learn about the demand for airline professionals and the benefits of a Bachelor of Science in Aviation from A&M–Central Texas.

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We want to answer all your questions. Some of the most commonly asked questions are listed below, and we are happy to answer all of your questions personally as well. Our enrollment advisors would love to talk to you.

Commonly Asked Questions

By 2038, more than 300,000 aviation-related positions will need to be filled in North America.
A DEGREE FROM A&M-CENTRAL TEXAS WILL:
Train you in your desired discipline and provide a curriculum emphasizing leadership and management skills
Prepare you to meet critical transportation infrastructure needs
Put you in position to land a high-paying, rewarding career in the aviation industry

Experience in the field = Hours in the classroom.
Our experiential transfer credit policy allows for various individuals with FAA licensures to receive up to 42 lower-level evaluated credits toward degree requirements. Contact us to find out how! Give us a call: 254-501-5958.

Aviation Science at Texas A&M University-Central Texas offers two fully online bachelor’s of science degree programs that provide a comprehensive education in aviation studies, management, and leadership skills. Students are prepared for the demands of commercial aviation and airport management, and are equipped with skills for careers as a professional pilot or in aviation management.

The B.S. in Aviation Science: Aviation Management may also be completed with a concentration in Aviation Maintenance. The Aviation Maintenance concentration is designed for aircraft maintainers and builds leadership and maintenance management skills to expand opportunities for career progression.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas accepts transfer credit from accredited colleges and universities. This includes academic credits and course-specific credits, such as flight training, aviation courses, aircraft maintenance and management course work. We also accept for experiential credits FAA licensure. This includes aircraft pilot ratings and Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Some military courses are also accepted for transfer as well. Please contact the Aviation Department to discuss your credit transfer opportunities.

“As a commercial pilot now with 15+ years of experience with both regional and national carriers, as well as continued involvement in general aviation, I couldn’t recommend a better program than Texas A&M University-Central Texas to have launched my career into the aviation industry. Though it may be known only as a chapter in my life called “college”, it much more resembles that of a close family. My professor was a top-notch instructor and mentor who always had an open door policy for all of his students and who has become a lifelong friend. As a result of my time at A&M-Central Texas, I was provided with a rock-solid foundation of both knowledge and experience which helped me earn a job at a reputable regional carrier a few months before I graduated. If you are looking for an excellent education with ample opportunities and experiences that will propel you into a career in aviation without accruing crushing debt costs, I recommend considering Texas A&M University-Central Texas.”

Ryan Glanzer

First Officer

Transfer Pathways:

The direct & affordable path from your community college to a Bachelor’s degree!

Whether you are attending an A&M–Central Texas partner college, have credits from another community college, or are attending another four-year university, your A&M–Central Texas enrollment specialist can help you find the quickest and most affordable path to your bachelor’s degree.

To get started, select your desired degree program and your community college, or select the A&M–Central Texas guide if your community college is not shown. Then choose an available pathway:

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