AA in Aviation Management

Gain a combination of aviation and business knowledge 100% online.

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Overview

Our Associate of Arts in Aviation Management provides knowledge of aviation and business basics you can utilize in a growing industry. If you are a current employee in aviation and aeronautics or are interested in starting a career in this field, this 100% online program can help position you for advancement.

What You'll Learn

In this non-flight aviation degree program, you will gain knowledge from a career-oriented curriculum, including Aviation Planning and Safety, National Airspace Systems, Air Transportation Management and Human Factors. You will examine contemporary issues and trends facing air transportation and airport management. You will also cover a broad-based liberal arts curriculum, including writing, humanities, science, business and computer courses.

What Can You Do with an AA in Aviation Management?

An associate degree in aviation management can open many career paths, including:

  • Freight and cargo
  • Airport security
  • General aviation

Read our Aviation Management Career Guide for more information.

Why Earn an Associate Degree?

In general, people who have earned associate degrees have higher earnings and experience less unemployment than those who only hold high school degrees, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The 100% online learning environment means you can study where and when it’s most convenient for you, with no commutes and no set class times.

Already have experience in Aviation? Here’s how you can earn college credits* towards your Aviation Management degree!

If you already hold any of the below licenses or certifications, Florida Tech offers you the ability to test your knowledge. Simply pass Florida Tech’s exam with a score of 70 or above and you may be eligible to receive college credits towards your Aviation Management degree** at Florida Tech for your past experience.

  • Private Pilot
  • Instrument Rating
  • Commercial Pilot
  • General Mechanic
  • Airframe Mechanic
  • Powerplant Mechanic
  • Aircraft Dispatcher

To learn more fill out the form to the right and an enrollment representative will contact you to answer any questions you have and discuss next steps.

*Subject to Florida Tech Advance Credits policy. Credits are not guaranteed through this process. Seehttps://www.fit.edu/freshman-admissions/advanced-credit/.

**New or transfer students in the online undergraduate (AA/BA) Aviation Management programs, who hold their private, instrument and/or commercial pilot’s license, or have earned their FAA A&P Maintenance Certificate (General, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics) or Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, are eligible for related academic credit via Advanced Standing Exams


Why Choose Florida Tech?

When you choose Florida Tech, you’re earning an education at an established institution that has been recognized for its excellence, return on investment and commitment to veterans:

  • Top Tier University – U.S. News & World Report (2022)
  • Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential – PayScale College Salary Report (2020)
  • Top Tier Online Bachelor’s Programs and Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans – U.S. News & World Report (2022)

See sample curriculum here. Find textbooks and materials required for each specific term.

Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees. Florida Tech is also one of only six universities designated a core partner in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Center of Excellence Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability (PEGASAS).

Careers

An AA in Aviation Management can set you on a variety of career paths, including freight and cargo, airport security and general aviation. To learn more about careers in aviation management, please refer to our Aviation Management Career Guide.

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Discover the flexibility and quality of Florida Tech’s online programs. Learn more about our degree and certificate programs, tuition and the advantages of online learning.

Discover the flexibility and quality of Florida Tech’s online programs. Learn more about our degree and certificate programs, tuition and the advantages of online learning.

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