Aviation

College of Education and Professional Studies

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Aviation
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A beautiful sunset as a Central student flies the ILS approach into Yakima's airport.

Central's beautiful campus as seen from 5,000' during a training flight.

A Central student doing a walk-around of her airplane as the sun sets.

An instructor looks off to Mt. Rainier during a training flight to Boeing Field.

CWU Aviation's CRJ-200 advanced Aviation Training Device. Learn more about our FTDs ›

Apply for the Aviation Program now!You must apply to both the Professional Pilot degree program and the Aviation Managmenet programs separately.

Doing an aircraft preflight during sunset

Aviation Management Overview

Coursework in the Aviation Management Degree will prepare students for a variety of administrative and management positions in the aviation community including maintenance management positions. Management career options related to aviation activities, such as airport manager, general operations manager, and air carrier management exist in the industry.