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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Akron Institute (AI) of Herzing University and Utah Valley University (UVU) now offer Associates and Bachelors degrees in conjunction with American Winds flight training. These programs give students the perfect opportunity to advance one's education and career opportunities with a degree while obtaining the required aviation licenses to become a commercial pilot. Akron Institute is located less than four miles from American Winds. Our transportation service makes this a simple commute for students wanting to pursue the Associate Degree available through AI. For those students who would like to pursue a Bachelors Degree, Utah Valley University offers distance learning programs for both its Associate and Bachelors programs which can provide students with a more flexible schedule. 
University Program

 Flight Schools Part 61 and 141

Akron Institute

 Professional Pilot Programs

 

 

 
 Associate 2-Year Degree

 

 Applied Science in Professional Aeronautics

Earn a University Degree as you learn to fly with American Winds!

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 What is the Difference?

Part 61 Versus 141 Flight schools come in two basic varieties, Part 61 and Part 141. The "Part" refers to the parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) under which they operate. Read More...

Part 141 v. 61

Degree Programs

Associate Degrees (2-year)

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Associate of Applied Science in Professional Aeronautics, Akron Institute

Aviation Associate of Applied Science, Utah Valley University

  • This program is designed for those who plan to go directly into the workforce.

Aviation Associate of Science, Utah Valley University

  • This program will easily transfer into the Aviation or other UVU bachelor degree.

Bachelors Degrees (4-year)

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Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot,Utah Valley University

  • The Bachelor of Science degree will prepare students to enter the work force as a professional pilot at an Intermediate to Advanced level.
  • The program builds upon the AAS and AS degrees offered by UVU Aviation Program.
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  • Recipients of the Aviation Professional Pilot Degree are qualified to be hired as commercial pilots flying for the airlines, corporate world or variety of other jobs.
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration, Utah Valley University
  • The Aviation Administration Degree will develop practical management and leadership skills for students with career goals in the aviation industry.
  • Classes are based on real world aviation needs and will prepare students for employment in a broad range of positions including airline, corporate aviation, fixed base operator, and airport management to name a few.

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