The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation Management degree program provides a comprehensive understanding of aviation management. Students who complete this degree are prepared for a variety of careers in the aviation industry, such as airline, aircraft manufacturer, government agency, airport management, administration, operations, security, planning, aviation business management, terminal management, fixed base operations manager, and airport consulting. Students can concentrate on Aviation Management or Aviation Maintenance Management within the curriculum. The Aviation Maintenance Management emphasis is designed for A&P-certified persons who want to improve their leadership and maintenance management abilities. This degree is available both on-campus and online. Our online program is geared toward working professionals seeking a management degree in the aviation sector. This program allows you to further your career from the convenience of your own home. 

Core Management Courses

The Aviation Management Specialization and Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization share the core group of courses.

Total core credits: 50

Aviation Management Specialization

This specialization prepares graduates for a variety of administrative and management positions in aviation. Credit for flight training under 14CFR Part 61 or 141 as elective courses for this specialization must be approved by an aviation department advisor. Total college of business courses applied to this degree must not exceed 22 credits.

Select 6 of the following course credits (19-32):

Select 4 of the following course credits (17 - 20):

Total specialization credits: 36-52
Total core credits: 50
Total credits: 86 - 102

Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization

This specialization prepares graduates for entry into aviation maintenance and management in the aviation industry or FAA. Students enrolling in this specialization must already possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and/or graduation certificate from a Federal Aviation Administration-approved 14 CFR Part 147 school. (Certificate not offered at Central Washington University.)

45 credits of the Airframe and Powerplant certificate will be accepted upon completion of all other degree requirements (core classes). See program advisor.

Total specialization credits: 45
Total core credits: 50
Total credits: 95

Current as of Fall 2022.