Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science (Flight)

The 2020 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook projects a global need for 763,000 new commercial airline pilots over the next 20 years. The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University prepares graduates to fill these upcoming positions by combining a four-year technical degree with flight training.

The Aeronautical Science degree program blends flight training with rigorous academic study in a unique manner that provides a strong foundation for a career as a leader in the aviation industry, including airlines, corporate and commercial aviation, or the military. This approach to aviation education gives students added value over traditional flight training programs by focusing on the skills, knowledge, and professionalism required by today’s industry. The curriculum provides skills in mathematics, physics, communications, business, and aeronautics, including FAA certification as a multi-engine instrument-rated commercial pilot. The last two years of matriculation include extensive professional-level Aeronautical Science and flight courses that prepare the graduate for a career as a professional pilot, including airline flight crew operations. Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are developed via computer simulations in aircraft performance, navigation, and aircraft systems operation. Effective resource management, human factors, teamwork, and safety awareness are constantly emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Entering the aviation job market with a degree from Embry-Riddle will ensure students are considered for the top jobs in the industry.

Students not only learn to fly, they also gain skills in leadership, critical thinking, and research as well as insight into the business aspects of the industry.

The program emphasizes the following skill sets in the education of its pilots:

• Leadership ability as demanded by today's leading aviation companies
• Decision-making aptitude to accurately and quickly assess situations and manage risk — skills that serve students well not just professionally, but in all aspects of life
• Knowledge of effective resource management, human factors, and safety awareness that can be applied to many endeavors

The program offers an FAA-approved ATP-CTP.

Known as the largest degree program for professional pilots in the world, Embry-Riddle also has the largest civilian flight training fleet in the United States, based on enrollment figures and fleet size.

The academic portion of the curriculum includes aeronautics, aerodynamics, flight physiology including high altitude training, and more.

The Aeronautical Science program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).