BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE
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More Professional Pilots Have Come From Embry-Riddle
Than From Any Other University
Ready to Work, Prepared to Lead
The Aeronautical Science degree program blends flight training with rigorous academic study in a unique manner that provides a strong foundation for a career as a leader in the aviation industry, including airlines, corporate and commercial aviation, or the military. This approach to aviation education gives the student added value over traditional flight training programs by focusing on the skills and knowledge required by today’s industry.
Top flight training program
The curriculum provides skills in mathematics, physics, communications, business,
and aeronautics, including FAA certification as a multi-engine instrument rated commercial pilot. Unmanned aerial vehicles
are becoming an important part of aviation. While not manned, these vehicles will have an increasingly important role in aviation in the years ahead. Aeronautical science students will have the opportunity to learn about UAVs, fly them, and incorporate them into the U.S. airspace. The last two years of matriculation include extensive professionallevel
Aeronautical Science and flight courses that prepare the graduate for a career as a professional pilot, including airline flight crew operations in multi-crewmember jet transport aircraft. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed via computer simulations in aircraft performance, navigation, and aircraft systems operation. Effective resource management, human factors, and safety awareness are constantly emphasized throughout the curriculum.
B.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Our Program Focuses on the Skills and Knowledge
Required by Today’s Industry
REQUIREMENTS
Download complete requirements for this program in pdf format.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science may be attained in eight semesters. To earn the degree, successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours is required. The purpose of the Aeronautical Science degree program is to prepare the graduate for a productive career as a professional pilot and for responsible citizenship in support of aviation and aerospace industries. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student will possess an FAA Commercial Pilot
Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings. Optional advanced flight training includes upset training, certification as a flight instructor and instrument flight instructor, and training as a flight crewmember in a
jet transport aircraft.
Students pursuing the Aeronautical Science degree will select one of three specializations after matriculation. Students entering under this catalog may select from the Airline Pilot, Commercial Pilot, or Military Pilot specialization. Please see the section concerning the restrictions imposed by the Aviation Transportation and Security Act. All students must complete the general education courses, the Aeronautical Science core courses, the flight core courses, and the
courses required to complete one specialization in order to complete the requirements for the Aeronautical Science degree.
NOTE: Please refer to the University Academic Regulations and Procedures
section of the catalog for more
information on flight course related issues.
About the Specialties
Airline Pilot Specialty
The Airline Pilot Specialty is designed for students whose goal is to
fly for a scheduled airline. The academic and flight courses are designed
to provide exposure to procedures and operations consistent with those
found at air carriers.
Commercial Pilot Specialty
The Commercial Pilot Specialty is designed for pilots with career interests
requiring a more flexible degree program. The Aeronautical Science core
course integrity is maintained, while allowing greater opportunity for
the selection of courses to meet the needs of corporate
and other segments of the aviation industry not specifically addressed
by the Airline Pilot or Military Pilot specialties.
Military Pilot Specialty
The Military Pilot Specialty is designed for pilots with career interests
in the military. This specialty contains the core Aeronautical Science
courses and includes other courses optimized for a career as a pilot
with the military. The Military Pilot specialty is not a part of
any ROTC program at Embry-Riddle but is designed for optimum utilization
of the credit earned in ROTC.
Aircraft Dispatch
Certification Program
For the student interested in airline flight operations management,
Embry-Riddle offers a program to prepare the student for aircraft
dispatcher certification testing. The FAA awards the Aircraft
Dispatcher Airman Certificate to graduates of the approved program
after the successful completion of a standardized written examination
and a practical test.
Licensed dispatchers are employed by airlines to manage the
ground-based tasks vital to a successful airline flight. Dispatchers
share responsibility with the captain for preflight planning and
preparation of the dispatch release, and they are included in
the decision loop on equipment failures, weather variations, or
traffic delays for monitoring the progress of the flight, issuing
safety-of-flight information to the crew, and canceling or redispatching
the flight.
To carry out these tasks properly, dispatchers must be knowledgeable
in aircraft performance capabilities, meteorology, operating regulations,
air traffic control, and instrument flight procedures. They must
also be able to make sound decisions that incorporate the company's
economic and scheduling considerations.
This program is offered in the pursuit of a degree and not as separate training. To receive
credit for any of the courses listed above toward the Aircraft Dispatcher certification program, the student must sign up in each required course, maintain a record of 100 percent attendance throughout each course, and obtain a grade of at least 70 percent. For more information, contact the Aeronautical Science Department.
Certification Requirements
The aircraft dispatcher certification program is available at
the Daytona Beach campus. Dispatcher preparation is based on the
successful completion of the following Aeronautical Science courses
and the applicable prerequisites.
Aircraft Dispatch Certification
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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*AS 410 serves as the capstone course to the Aircraft Dispatcher
program. Students cannot enroll in this class until they have
completed and passed all other required Aeronautical Science courses
for the Aircraft Dispatcher Program. Students must be
21 years of age to take this examination.
|
| AS 221 |
Instrumental Pilot Operations |
3 |
| AS 321 |
Commercial Pilot Operations |
3 |
| AS 310 |
Aircraft Performance |
3 |
| AS 410 |
Airline Dispatch Operations* |
3 |
| AT 200 |
Air Traffic Management I |
3 |
| WX 201 |
Survey of Meteorology |
3 |
| WX 301 |
Aviation Weather |
3 |
|
Total Credits
|
21
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This program is offered in the pursuit of a degree and not as
separate training. Qualification for FAA testing normally requires
a minimum of six semesters of instruction.
To receive credit for any of the courses toward the aircraft
dispatcher certification program, the student must sign up in
each required course, maintain a record of 100 percent attendance
in each course and earn a grade of at least 70 percent in each
course.
For more information, contact the Aeronautical Science
Department.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Aeronautical Science Graduates Have Pipeline to Careers
Over the years, Embry-Riddle has had in place one or more New-Hire
Programs with commercial airlines. The programs are implemented and
designed to provide exceptional opportunities for Embry-Riddle graduates
with Aeronautical Science degrees to become new-hire pilots with airlines
upon graduation.
For a list of current programs, please see the Careers page in the
Aeronautical Science Department Web site.
The Embry-Riddle Advantage: The Career Services Office
One of the most valuable benefits of being a student or alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is access to the resources of the Career Services Office.
The Career Services Office provides career development assistance to all students
and alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, regardless of campus affiliation.
The Daytona Beach office serves Daytona Beach, Worldwide Campus, and Worldwide Online students.
Prescott campus students are served by the Prescott office.
The Career Services Web site offers students
and alumni:
- A virtual library of job search aids including interview tips
- An alumni network which enables students to contact alumni throughout the United States and abroad to learn more about their careers and employers.
- Sample résumés and cover letters
- Company profiles and employment hotlines
- Cooperative education opportunities
- Current job listings; and
- A Web-based résumé referral service
A career fair is hosted at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses each fall. Throughout each year,
dozens of companies visit the campuses to recruit students and to provide information
about their industry. On-campus interviews are also scheduled year-round.
The Career Services Office employs a staff of program managers to provide
one-on-one career advisement, mock interviews, and résumé
critique services. The Career Services Office encourages students to make contact
early in their Embry-Riddle educations to explore career options and develop
a successful job search strategy.
More From the Career Services Office
Career Advisement
Several degree-specific program managers are available for assistance with career choice/change,
exploration of career opportunities, and development of job search techniques.
Career Resource Center
The Career Resource Center is a library of information that includes addresses
and information on potential employers, as well as information on hiring trends,
salaries, and other career references. The Career Resource Center is continuously
updated and expanded to meet student needs. The Career Services Web site also serves as a virtual resource center with links to job
listings, salary information, sample résumés, interview preparation, and company
Web sites.
EagleHire Network
The EagleHire Network allows students and alumni
to submit résumés directly to employers seeking full-time and co-op/internship candidates.
EagleHire is a free service and is available to all students and alumni of
the University.
Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Cooperative education positions provide an opportunity for students to gain
valuable work experience while earning college credit, learn about their chosen
field, and establish contacts in the industry. Co-ops and internships are opportunities
to earn college credit while gaining career-related work experience for undergraduate
and graduate students.
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