Creating aviation educators.
The aviation education specialization is for students who wish to become certified flight instructors and later be professional pilots in industry. Many of our graduates are in the airlines, military, government and corporate workplaces. Top performing students of this option are often brought on as flight instructors in the SDSU program during their junior and senior years.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have strong communication and leadership skills.
- Good problem solver.
- Ability to get along with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to follow procedures.
- Love to travel and have a sense of adventure.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Pilot
- Flight instructor
- Airline captain
- Airport manager
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Sanford AirMed
- SkyWest Airlines
- Endeavor Airlines
- SD Air National Guard
- Charter First
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Brookings airport
- Various flight schools
- Basin Electric
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Flying Jacks
Suggested Certificates
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate (Undergraduate)
Geographic Information Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Leadership Minor
Management Minor
Accounting Minor
French Studies Minor
German Minor
Spanish Minor
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Minor
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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