School of Aeronautics Bachelor’s Degrees Train to Become an Aviation Leader in the Air or on the Ground
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics for Your Bachelor’s Degree?
Whether you want to repair aircraft or fly them, you can find an online bachelor’s degree at Liberty University to fulfill your needs. If flying is in your blood and you feel the call of the open skies, then you can make your dreams a reality. With multiple FAA part 141 flight training affiliates nationwide, getting your pilot’s license has never been easier.
Whether you are already a pilot or are interested in getting started, with our approved affiliates you can study at home and take your flight training at the nearest convenient flight school. Likewise, you can become a maintenance manager by a combination of taking classes at Liberty and a local FAA Approved Maintenance School to obtain their FAA Certification with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Liberty University’s professors are industry leaders who can guide and teach you the skills needed to be a leader in the air or on the ground.
Ranked in the Top 10% of Niche.com’s Best Online Schools in America
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Flight Training Affiliate (FTA) Information
Liberty University is able to offer a Bachelor of Science in Aviation degree online because each aviation student must either come into the program as a licensed pilot or earn a pilot’s license through one of Liberty University’s approved Flight Training Affiliates (FTAs).*
- If you already have your pilot’s license, the bachelor’s level courses are available to you because you have already proven that you have the foundational skills you need to fly.
- If you do not have a pilot’s license, Liberty’s FTAs are conveniently located around the country, giving you the flexibility to complete the necessary flight hours for a pilot’s license while earning your aviation degree online at the same time.
- See the Aviation Scholarships page to see if you could be eligible for aviation training-related benefits!
The flight requirements for earning your aviation degree online can be fulfilled by submitting a copy of your pilot’s license to petition for credit through our Experience Plus program or opting to enroll at one of our Flight Training Affiliate locations.
*Military benefits from the Veterans Administration for flight courses are only accepted at the following locations at this time. VA benefits can be used for non-flight courses regardless of FTA location.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen your aviation, leadership, and maintenance skills and accomplish something remarkable. Earning a degree isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why earning an online bachelor’s degree is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a bachelor’s degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: airline and commercial pilots** and aircraft mechanics and technicians.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online March 20, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Airline and Commercial Pilots (viewed online March 20, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians (viewed online March 20, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
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