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What started as an invention of passion by the Wright Brothers has turned into a multibillion dollar industry with strict laws and regulations to keep it running safely. Aviation is an important part of our daily lives. Not only do we use air transportation for personal and business travel, we also use it to get products from where they are manufactured to those who buy them. The transportation of goods has grown exponentially since the advent of the internet and the ever growing popularity of ecommerce. Good managers are needed in aviation to ensure that air transportation runs efficiently and on time. Also, it is vitally important that aircrafts are constructed and maintained by professionals who understand the responsibility of keeping air travel safe. Expert aviation managers are instrumental in making sure that this happens. An Aviation Management Bachelor’s degree lays the foundation for students to gain this expertise and may prepare them to apply for a variety of management positions in aviation.

Since aviation management is a blend of business principles and aviation technology know-how, the Aviation Management Bachelor’s program commonly has a blend of these two fields. Students may encounter courses that discuss topics like the weather’s effects on aircrafts, air traffic control procedures, and federal aviation regulations. Also, instruction on the unique aspects of aviation management will likely be covered.

Example Courses

• Aviation Safety Problems
• Aircraft Systems Theory
• Introduction to Emergency Planning and Management

Potential Industries

• Aerospace Technology
• Transportation Management
• Air Traffic Control

Colleges Offering Degree

• York College
• Henderson State University
• Purdue University