Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aeronautics – Military
Stand Out in the Aviation Industry with Integrity and Excellence
If you’re excited about the idea of serving on a military aircraft or piloting passenger planes with a commercial airline, we have a bachelor’s degree that can help you turn that idea into a reality. You can prepare to meet the needs of the aviation industry with a degree from Liberty University.
As a Liberty aeronautics student, you can become equipped with collegiate experience, leadership skills, and integrity. With our level of academic excellence and mission to Train Champions for Christ, you can differentiate yourself from other job applicants. Our network of airlines and military recruiters are excited to help you take your next steps. Our airline hiring agreements can help our students secure competitive jobs before they even graduate.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Get prepared for your career with our state-of-the-art training devices, planes, and simulators.
- Join our National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) flight team, which has won SAFECON’s regional competition (Region X) for 19 consecutive years.
- You’ll have the ability to earn certifications and licenses in areas like private or commercial pilot, instrument rating, single and multi-engine, and flight instructor rating.
- Learn from professors with years of real-life field experience.
- Within the next 20 years, there will be a worldwide need for over 674,000 new pilots.*
- Your job search will become much easier with Liberty’s airline hiring agreements.
What Will You Learn?
- Foundational aviation skills
- How to interview for an aviation position
- Leadership, management, and safety training
- Navigation, technical mathematics, and advanced aircraft system procedures
*Boeing, Pilot and Technician Outlook 2024-2043, at https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook#overview (viewed online Sep. 26, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Career Options Available to B.S. in Aeronautics – Military Graduates
- Air traffic controller
- Aviation security manager
- Commercial pilot
- Flight instructor
- Military pilot
- Private pilot
Facilities and Resources Available to Aeronautics Students
From top of the line flight simulators to award-winning flight teams, our Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is designed to prepare you for success!
Within 15 years, Liberty’s aviation degree programs have grown from just 4 students to over 400 residential students. No matter how far we may come, we will never stop pushing to make our program the best it can be for students like you!
Other noteworthy aspects of our aeronautics bachelor’s degree include:
- State-of-the-art training devices, simulators, and planes
- 27 aircrafts available for training in addition to drones
- Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics is a 4-time recipient of the Loening Trophy — one of the rarest and oldest collegiate aviation awards — for being the nation’s most outstanding college aviation program
- Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics’ National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) flight team captured its 19th consecutive SAFECON Region X championship
- American Airlines Safety Award winner in past years
- One of the largest faith-based collegiate aviation programs in North America
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
