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Aeronautics

The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation specific knowledge through aviation related course work. This combination of a student's aviation learning, aviation courses, business, computer science, economics, humanities, communications, social science, mathematics, physical science along with development elective courses will prepare graduates for a career in an aviation related field.

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AVIATION AREA OF CONCENTRATION The Aviation Area of Concentration is the degree component where students can select courses from various aviation related fields. In addition, the AOC portion of the degree is where credit for prior aviation learning is applied. 36 hours of credit is needed to satisfy the requirements of this portion of the Aeronautics degree. All or part of the credit needed for this degree requirement may be awarded based upon prior aviation training or experience. To complete the AOC, in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation related), Aerospace Electronics, Applied Meteorology (aviation related) or Space Studies. Programs

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Bachelor's Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

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The Aeronautics degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked or desire to work in aviation related careers. For students with existing aviation related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student's valuable acquired experience through the award of advance standing priorlearning credit. The curriculum then builds upon those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation specific knowledge through aviation related course work. This combination of a student's aviation learning, aviation courses, business, computer science, economics, humanities, communications, social science, mathematics, physical science along with professional development elective courses will prepare graduates for a career in an aviation related field.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Aeronautics Degree Offers Many Career Paths

The type of position you should target depends on your background, experience, and what you want to do. Your strengths in the job-search market are the skills and experience you have acquired, combined with your education. Review what you have done in the past to identify those skills you can highlight for an employer.

Examples include: Management/supervisory skills, project management, planning and organizing capabilities, analytical skills, computer skills etc.

The following is a list of careers in aeronautics and in the aviation industry:

Aircraft Crew Member
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Maintenance
Manufacturing
Avionics

Electronics
Ground Support Services
Operations
Safety
Training
Weather

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.