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Soar into a high-flying and in-demand career as a pilot or flight instructor
with Wright State’s new degree program in Aviation Science and Technology!

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UPCOMING start dates:

  • Spring Semester—January 13, 2025
  • Fall Semester—August 25, 2025
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Benefits

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the world of flight, Wright State’s aviation program is your path to the sky. The aviation field offers a multitude of benefits, including attractive starting salaries, diverse job opportunities, and even the chance to become a flight instructor.

Now is a great time to pursue aviation. There’s currently a pilot shortage, meaning you can more quickly start a piloting career with a competitive salary. The aviation industry stretches far beyond the boundaries of piloting as well. An aviation degree opens doors to career paths including aviation management, aircraft engineering, air traffic control, airport operations, aviation consulting, and aviation safety. Whether you aspire to work for leading airlines, international airport authorities, government aviation agencies, or private aviation firms, the possibilities are limitless.

Our aviation program also gives you the opportunity to become a flight instructor. Because our curriculum includes courses on certified flight instruction, instrument instruction, and multi-engine instruction, you’ll have the qualifications to teach in multiple capacities.

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Our Program

At Wright State, you can complete both required course work and flight hours. Our instructor selection process is highly selective, giving you the best aviation instruction around and the experience to succeed. Wright State's aviation education offerings include a minor in emergency management to give you even more flexibility in your future.