Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation Administration – Aviation Safety Management
Develop the Leadership and Safety Skills Vital to Your Aviation Administration Career
Are you looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career where you must be quick on your feet to solve ever-changing issues? How would you feel about doing all of this while working with airline pilots, their crew, and passengers? If this kind of work environment seems interesting for you, Liberty’s aviation administration program can help you get there.
Specialize in aviation safety management so you can learn the procedures and systems that need to be in place for the safety of everyone on board and on the ground. By partnering with Liberty, you will receive strong connections with our network of airlines and gain the academics you’ll need to stand out among your peers.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Network in student-led clubs like our High Flight Mentoring Program and Serving Others Using Aviation Resources (SOAR) group.
- Gain hands-on experience throughout your degree with simulated aviation mishaps and emergency situations.
- Learn to conduct flight data monitoring with tools like Google Earth, flight simulators, and data software.
- You have the potential to land a job prior to graduation with one of Liberty’s various airline hiring agreements.
What Will You Learn?
- How to establish effective safety programs
- How to respond in an aviation emergency
- Leadership and critical thinking skills for high-stress situations
- Skills in business, financial management, and marketing
Career Fields Available to B.S. in Aviation Administration – Safety Management Graduates
- Aircraft manufacturing and sales
- Airline operations
- Airport management
- Aviation business
- Government and nonprofit aviation organizations
- Mission aviation management
Internships and Resources Available to Aviation Administration Students
We provide graduates with the industry expertise they need to lead in aviation business and operation roles.
Within 15 years, Liberty’s aviation programs have grown from just 4 to over 400 residential students, not to mention our online student population! No matter how far we may have come, we will never stop pushing to have the best programs around for students like you.
Other benefits of studying in Liberty’s aviation administration degree program include:
- Professors who know you by name, and pray for and support you throughout your academic journey
- Opportunities for top-line internships at major airlines and aviation companies with opportunities to travel around the world
- The School of Aeronautics’ state-of-the-art flight simulators for enhanced learning
- Opportunities to investigate real-world aviation issues by utilizing our research lab
*Military benefits from the Veterans Administration are not accepted for the B.S. in Aviation Administration.
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