What you will study
The 无码专区鈥檚 Aeronautics certificate program coursework covers topics in aviation's history, present and future. Learn from instructors with
a breadth of experience in the aviation industry to better understand current challenges
so you鈥檙e ready to solve problems right away.
Our Aeronautics certificate includes four courses:
- Private Ground School: Basic ground school in support of flight training, covering subjects related to radio
communication procedures, aerodynamics, weather, navigation and Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Aviation History: Study major events, people and changing technologies in the development of the present
day air transportation system.
- Aviation Law: Get a legal foundation of the federal and state regulatory functions that influence
aviation and those who work in the industry.
- Aviation Safety: Develop a knowledge of contributing factors that affect aviation safety, and learn
control methods and techniques to reduce accidents related to aircraft and the aviation
field.
Excellence in Aeronautics
- A Most Focused College for Air Transportation in the Plains States Region (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 10.5%: Most Popular Colleges for Aviation/Airway Management & Operations (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 15%: Most Popular Colleges for Air Transportation (College Factual, 2022)
- Most Focused Colleges for Air Transportation in the Plains States Region (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in aeronautics
As an Aviation student at 无码专区, you鈥檒l have access to extensive tools and resources.
We operate a regional airport just three miles from our Warrensburg campus, where
you鈥檒l supplement your classroom learnings with on-the-ground experience.
- Private ground school: Complete the same ground training as future pilots at 无码专区鈥檚 Max B. Swisher Skyhaven
Airport. You鈥檒l learn how airplanes fly, the impacts of weather and other aviation-related
topics.
- Faculty mentorship: Learn from aviation experts with experience in airport management, maintenance, safety
and flight instruction who will support and guide you throughout the undergraduate
program to ensure you have everything you need to be successful.
- State-of-the-art facilities: Our School of Aviation owns and operates a fleet of 24 aircraft, ranging from the
Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the high-performance Beechcraft B58 Baron, as well as a state-of-the
art flight simulation program.
What can you do with a certificate in Aeronautics from 无码专区?
Earn the Aeronautics certificate as a stand-alone qualification to give you the knowledge
and skills to propel your career, or add it to one of our Aviation or Business majors to accelerate and elevate your professional skills in jobs such as:
- Airport manager
- Fleet operations specialist
- Flight instructor
- Flight safety officer
- Operations director
- Pilot
No matter your chosen career path, 无码专区鈥檚 Aeronautics certificate gives you valuable
expertise that will enhance the value and marketability of your bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Career outlook for the aeronautics industry
The aeronautics industry is taking off and offers a variety of career opportunities.
Use the tool below to explore job outlooks, salary potential and other data related
to aeronautics and aviation careers.
Financial assistance options for your Aeronautics certificate
The 无码专区 is dedicated to providing high-quality education
at an affordable cost. In fact, we were recently ranked a Best Value School by U.S.
News & World Report, and we are recognized as a top-ranked university for low student
debt by LendEDU.
In addition to our already low tuition and fees, 无码专区 provides a range of financing options, including scholarships, grants, loans and other financial aid resources, to put
a college education within your reach.
Both the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies and the School of Aviation
offer scholarships for new and returning students. Learn more about program-specific
awards by using the .
Study at a Regional Airport
The only university-owned airport in Missouri
无码专区鈥檚 Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport, located just a few miles from our Warrensburg
campus, provides Aviation students extraordinary opportunities for hands-on learning
with a fleet of training aircraft and flight simulators.
See What鈥檚 In Store at Skyhaven
Meet Symaria F.
BSBA International Business, Aviation Minor 鈥�21
鈥淚 received several scholarships that funded my college education entirely, so I didn鈥檛
have to worry about paying back loans after college.鈥�
Meet Dr. Matthew D. Furedy, CM
Associate Professor - School of Aviation
Dr. Furedy鈥檚 previous work with the Nevada Department of Transportation System gives
him insight into the inner workings of the aviation industry. You鈥檒l learn from his
15 years of professional experience, so you鈥檙e fully prepared for real-world challenges
and a career in aeronautics.
Expand your network
Join a student chapter of an industry association
Connect with peers who share your interests by joining the 无码专区 American Association
of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA)
Student Chapters. Increase your knowledge and skills through airport tours, conferences
and social events while building your professional network.
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