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FAA PART 141

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Daytona Beach, FL — Campus at Daytona Beach Int’l Airport

Degrees:

Bachelor's
Master's
PhD

Core Programs Offered:

  • Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot)
  • Aviation Business Administration
  • Aerospace Engineering
FAA PART 141

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN — Purdue University Airport

Degrees:

Associate
Bachelor's
Core Programs Offered:
  • Professional Flight
  • Aviation Management
  • Aeronautical Engineering Technology
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Popular College Cities

Train in major collegiate aviation hubs built around heavy air traffic control environments.
  • Daytona Beach, FL (ERAU, Phoenix East)
  • West Lafayette, IN (Purdue University Airport)
  • Grand Forks, ND (John D. Odegard School)
  • Prescott, AZ (Love Field Training Hub)
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Aviation Degree Programs & Flight Resources

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ACADEMIC FLIGHT PATHWAYS

Aviation Academic Degrees

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Aviation Universities

Four-year comprehensive universities offering premier academic degrees synchronized with collegiate Part 141 commercial flight academies.
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Associate Degree in Aviation

Two-year degrees providing crucial theoretical ground school, structural knowledge, and quick integration into private pilot milestones.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation

Complete baccalaureate programs covering aerodynamics, avionics, crew resource management, and commercial flight qualifications.
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Colleges with Flight Training

Specialized vocational colleges with in-house flight fleets, dedicated airports, and intensive scheduling for rapid pilot license progression.
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Aviation Management

Business-driven aviation programs emphasizing safety management systems, flight logistics, international aviation law, and airport management.
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Maintenance Degrees

Accredited curricula aligning with FAA Part 147 rules. Combines general education requirements with hands-on technical Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification training.
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Air Traffic Control (ATC) Programs

Specialized paths participating in the FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Learn airspace systems, aircraft separation, high-pressure logistics, and advanced radar simulations to transition directly into FAA Academy preparation.

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ADMISSIONS & FUNDING

International Students, Financing & GI Bill Benefits

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International Students

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Financing Options

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GI Bill & VA Approved Colleges

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