Undergraduate

Mission Statement

The mission of the Flight Operations department is to become a world leader in pilot education and to produce pilots who are recognized and highly regarded throughout the world.

Educational Goals

• To produce professional pilots who have the knowledge, skillset, and creative capability to meet the rapidly developing aviation industry and adapt to changes in its operating environment.

• To produce graduates who meet the requirements for certification as a Commercial Pilot with an instrument rating, and multiengine rating or flight instructor.

• To instill and foster the need for lifelong learning through exposure to innovative aviation practices and leading-edge technology in aircraft design and artificial intelligence.

• To broaden the graduate’s scope for understanding and appreciation of the aviation industry.

• To broaden the graduate’s scope for understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts and humanities, environmental sciences, and global issues.