What is a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautic Science?
A bachelor’s degree in Aeronautic Science is designed for students who wish to train as a pilot with a military, commercial or airline concentration. Students can expect to be immersed in every fundamental detail of piloting an aircraft. Learning how to fly with an instructor is an essential part of the program, and students will be required to clock in a certain amount of flying hours each semester. For students that successfully complete the program, they will be awarded with an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings. Required Courses A student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautic Science program can expect to take a wide variety of courses that cover the basics of piloting an aircraft and the fundamentals of aircraft performance. Here are some of the core courses that students are required to complete: • Aerodynamics • Flight physiology • Commercial pilot operations • Instrument pilot operations • Advanced avionics • Aircraft turbine engin