BS in Aviation Management & Flight Operations

The mission of the Jacksonville University School of Aviations Aviation Management and Flight Operations major is to produce professional aviators possessing the leadership and professional skills necessary to sustain safety and profitability in global aviation. The School of Aviation achieves this mission with a world-class, business-based curriculum that prepares students to thrive professionally and financially as the global aviation industry evolves.The Aviation Management and Flight Operations (AVO) major prepares students for careers as professional pilots. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in business management and all required FAA pilot ratings to conduct flight operations in the National Airspace System. The AVO program offers four areas of focus or career tracks:Commercial PilotCommercial Pilot for International StudentsMilitary - NavyMilitary - MarineStudents must select the career track of their choice upon entry into the program. Students selecting a Military track must be actively enrolled in the corresponding NROTC Navy or Marine Corps program at Jacksonville University. Each career track consists of the University Core Curriculum, the modified Davis College of Business & Technology Core Curriculum, and a common aviation core. The remaining course requirements are specific to the chosen track. The flight training program for students in the Commercial Pilot track includes all FAA flight ratings required to operate as commercial pilots and flight instructors. The flight training program for students in the International track or either Military track is shorter and only includes FAA flight ratings up to commercial pilot certification.The flight training program is offered in cooperation with L3 Airline Academy located at 985 Charles Lindbergh Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32225. The flight program is FAA certified under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 141. Please refer to the Admission section of the Catalog for special information about application and admission requirements for this program.