UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY (UVU)

American Winds Flight Academy is now affiliated with Utah Valley University's Aviation Program. Anyone who wishes to work toward a Bachelor of Science Degree while attending our flight school can easily do so.

In today's economy, the job market is highly competitive. Without hundreds or even thousands of flight hours, it won’t be easy to get a job right away after you receive your instrument rating. Earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree will enhance your resume and make you a more desirable candidate for a job.

Earning a degree while attending classes at Utah Valley University is easy. All courses are taken online and can be done at any time of the day to accommodate your schedule. Exams can be taken at American Winds with Denise Hobart, our Chief Flight Instructor. Denise is a registered exam proctor for Utah Valley University. This is an easy and convenient way to work toward a Bachelor's degree at your own pace.  

Students have the choice of two degrees: Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot or an Aviation Administration Degree.

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot 

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 A.S. degrees offered by UVSC in Aviation Science

Specific course work is designed to help the intermediate pilot receive the training necessary to be qualified for employment with a commuter airline will be covered. Students will gain additional ratings, such as the airline transport pilot.

The program consists of 45 semester hours of lower division courses (which include requirements for the AAS in Aviation Science), 36 hours of general education and 40 hours of upper division professional pilot courses.

Career Opportunities

Professional Pilot: Worldwide growth of airlines and air traffic correlates highly with economic growth. The number of passengers is expected to nearly double by 2020. Pilots and aviation/aerospace personnel work in highly technical and practical scientific environments on a daily basis; pilots have responsibility for operating single engine, multi-engine, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft in all weather conditions both day and night. Examples of jobs in the aviation field are: Charter and Air Taxi Pilot, University Flight Instructor, aerial photography and surveying, Military, Bush Pilot/remote re-supply, medical evacuation, fire fighting and spotting, Federal Government positions, Drug Enforcement, FAA Safety Inspectors, pipeline and transmission line patrol, recreation/sight-seeing pilot, police and traffic control, research and development, test flight, airplane sales/demonstration and generic commercial airline pilot. Graduates of the Associate in Applied Science or associate in Science are qualified to become a commercial pilot or certified flight instructor and should qualify for entry into a four-year degree program for upper division course work. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot program are qualified to be hired by an airline after obtaining adequate flight hours and experience. Graduates may also qualify to be corporate and military pilots. Individuals who complete the Associate in Aviation Science constitute the majority of program employed flight instructors.

Requirements:

http://www.uvu.edu/aviation/degree/2008_PP.pdf

Aviation Administration Degree 

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.

Students graduating with an AAS or AS in Aviation may transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot, or Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration, or the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management with an emphasis in Aviation Science, for completion of a four-year degree.

Note: an overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above is required for graduation. A grade of C- or better must be achieved in each aviation course. Note: All aviation science majors are required to purchase the Bedford Handbook in their first semester of study. This handbook will be utilized throughout the aviation curriculum as a standard reference to help students improve their written

communications skills and ability to follow documentation and citation standards. Aviation Science students are expected to comply with APA standards in all upper-level aviation science

courses.

The Aviation Administration Degree is designed to prepare students for careers as professional leaders in aviation. The number of individuals who travel by air will continue to grow in the years to come. Airlines are looking for dedicated, qualified personnel. The Federal Aviation Administration will need to employ increasing numbers of individuals to keep up with the demand. Courses included: airport management, security, transportation and corporate management, and cargo operations.

Requirements:

http://www.uvu.edu/aviation/degree/2008_AA.pdf

If you are interested or just need more information here are some important links:

Sallie Mae - http://www.salliemae.com/im_applying/student_loan.htm
(UVU does not directy offer Sallie Mae, however if you apply for Sallie Mae you may use your SM loan at UVU)

Utah Valley University website:
http://ww.uvu.edu/

Utah Valley University aviation program website:
http://www.uvscaviation.com

Utah Valley University Distance Education website:
www.uvsc.edu/disted/