Aircraft Operations
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
This degree has been developed to provide students proficiency in all areas of pilot skills up to the certified flight instructor level. Our location, adjacent to world-class LaGuardia Airport, as well as smaller airports suitable for professional pilots, provides a learning environment unsurpassed regarding activities, resources and personnel. Students will be able to investigate first- hand the areas of aeronautical technology, control of single and multi-engine aircraft, air traffic control, human factors, accident investigation, airline procedures, aviation safety, cockpit resource management, aviation law and history.
Students will also have the opportunity to receive education and training while beginning to function as professional pilots. This educational background affords students many entry-level career opportunities in the field of aeronautical technology. Students may follow a professional pilot option, an aeronautical technology studies/private pilot option, or they may easily transfer to the airport management program. Professional pilots would be those who complete at least FLT330 Advanced Aeronautics, FLT242 Advanced Aeronautics Flight Review, and the FAA Commercial Ground and Flight Certificates.
These courses are currently offered as part of the associate in applied science in aircraft operations degree program. The professional pilot's career is further advanced for those in the BS program, as they also include a multi-engine rating and the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with their professional pilot option courses.
Note: Flight training, offered in conjunction with the aircraft operations department's degree programs, is available only to students who are enrolled in those specific degree programs.
Airline Management
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
The airline management program is targeted toward meeting a need in the airline industry for qualified managers who have specialized training in this profession. Graduates of this program will be able to secure entry-level to mid-level management positions in airlines. The program includes a substantial component of liberal arts and basic science courses. The program includes general, and then aviation and airline management courses. Students should be able to complete the requirements of the bachelor of science degree in four years if they attend full time. While obtaining the airline management degree, students may choose to take the three courses to complete the FAA's Air Traffic Control-Collegiate Training Initiative Program requirements.
Airport Management
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
The field of airport management is a unique discipline with its roots in general business, but driven by the high-tech world of aviation and transportation. Students of this program will concentrate on subjects as diverse as wildlife hazards, eco-system management, airfield safety, and emergency planning and control. The airport management BS degree has been developed to provide students proficiency in all areas of airport operations. Our location, adjacent to world-class LaGuardia Airport, provides a learning environment unsurpassed with regard to activities, resources and personnel. Students will have the ability to investigate first-hand the areas of airport management, control of ground vehicles, communication systems, airport security, fire and rescue service, terminal planning and management, and airport maintenance. This educational background affords the student many entry-level career opportunities in the field of airport management and operations. The language requirements may be satisfied by enrollment in either two terms of French or two terms of Spanish. These courses are designed for non-native speakers; therefore, no by-pass examinations will be allowed. Native speakers should enroll in the alternate language. Students should also be aware that the Computerized Language Lab in the Academic Resource Center should be utilized for review and enhancement for at least two hours per week. This degree can be tailored to accommodate the requirements of the Collegiate Training Initiative-Air Traffic Control Program. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or in four years.
Avionics - Electronic Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
The major course component of the avionics technology BS degree has been developed to provide students proficiency in sophisticated aviation electronics systems found on board commercial, corporate and private aircraft. The program will stress the fundamentals of engineering, science and technology as they apply to today's modern fleet of aircraft. In addition, the avionics program has been designed to bridge the gap between the technician and the engineer in the aeronautical environment. This degree program provides in-depth application of theory and physical sciences to advanced avionics systems found on today's modern fleet of aircraft. The curriculum includes the avionics courses of the AAS avionics degree program which applies mathematics and science to electrical circuits, digital electronics, aircraft communication/navigation systems, and aircraft pulse/radar systems. The additional avionics courses of the BS degree cover aircraft power/distribution systems, flight control/management systems, electronics flight instrument systems, long-range navigation systems, integrated avionics systems and traffic alert and avoidance systems. Avionics installation and maintenance, reliability and maintainability, as well as integrated logistics support courses are also covered as part of this degree program. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or in four years.
Aviation Maintenance
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
The aviation maintenance BS degree has been developed to provide students with the entry-level technical skills required by the aviation transport industry, corporate aviation divisions, and the general aviation community. The graduate of this program will possess an increased ability to communicate and a higher degree of critical and analytical skills, abilities sought by managers of today's rapidly changing aviation industry. The program stresses the fundamentals of engineering technology and has been designed to bridge the gap within the aviation maintenance environment. This educational background affords the student many career opportunities in the fields of engineering technology, aircraft manufacturing and aviation maintenance.The bachelor of science degree consists of three components: first, the satisfactory completion of all courses required for certification through the Aviation Training Institute or possession of the airframe and powerplant certificate for which students are awarded 30 college credits; second, 34 credits of advanced maintenance technology coursework, including advanced aircraft systems and avionics technology; third, a solid foundation of 61 credits in liberal arts and sciences.
Aviation Maintenance and Management Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
The aviation maintenance management degree program has been designed to broaden the perspective of the aviation professional. It provides the education and training necessary to prepare men and women to assume leadership and management roles in aviation maintenance. This option builds upon a solid technical background with courses that will prepare the graduate for management positions in the aviation industry. This program requires training in maintenance, avionics, and operations of aircraft systems, blending theoretical, practical and management courses. Emphasis is also placed on accounting, business communications, economics, industry and labor relations, as well as production management. The bachelor of science aviation management degree consists of four components: first, the satisfactory completion of all courses required for certification through the Aviation Training Institute or possession of the airframe and powerplant certificate for which students are awarded 30 college credits; second, 43 credits of advanced maintenance and engineering technology coursework, including advanced aircraft systems and avionics technology; third, a solid foundation in liberal arts and science of 30 credits. Finally, students will complete 18 credits in management coursework.
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