Aerospace/Aviation Sciences - Fixed-Wing Emphasis (B.S.)

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Sample Degree Plan

Program Information

• Students must complete all required PILT courses with grades of “C” or better.
• In addition to the minimum SUU admission requirements, aviation applicants must also satisfy the following two (2) requirements:
  • Each applicant must apply for and receive a First or Second Class FAA medical (done by an FAA authorized examiner, Aviation Medical Examiner); and
  • Each applicant must apply for and receive a Student Pilot certificate (a two-step process with a completed online application and an in-person visit to an authorized representative for approval).
• Only aviation-related internship credits may be applied toward this degree. The course instructor or Chair of Aviation Sciences will determine if an internship experience is aviation related. Students working toward this degree should register for PILT 4890 - Professional Aviation Internship  for any internship credits the student would like to apply toward this degree. At the discretion of the Chair of Aviation Sciences, internship credits for PILT 2890 - Aviation Internship  and potentially other internship courses at SUU may be applied towards the requirements of this degree. Any allowances will be applied by the appropriate substitution policy and documentation. A maximum of six (6) credit hours of internship credit may be applied toward this degree.
• A graduate of this degree may qualify for a FAA R-ATP certificate if the graduate completes all requirements of the R-ATP.