New WMU Cirrus Aircraft - Gen7 SR20 TRAC

Learn to soar

This is your chance to take to the skies through one of the largest aviation programs in the nation and the only comprehensive aviation program at a public university in Michigan.

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94%

of aviation graduates are working or continuing their education

—–2024-25 Career Outcomes Report

6 Best

Flight Schools in the World

—–Study International

92%

of aviation graduates had instructors who made them excited about learning

—–2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
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Meet the students

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From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

Reed Hudson is one of those typical College of Aviation enrollees whose resumes are chock full of academic and professional achievements. 

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Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

Natalie Smeltzer can give chapter-and-verse to the value of networking and taking advantage of opportunities during one's college years. 

 


 

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Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

Every time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, it's like an ethereal family reunion. 

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Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

Starting from kindergarten, Gideon Kipkemoi, a second-year student studying aviation flight science and management and operations, manifested where his path would take him. 

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Our programs

Our programs will prepare you for a career in aviation with our revolutionary new curriculum  and practical training, which is designed to build the necessary skills the airline industry is seeking.  Our aviation programs are accredited by Aviation Accreditation Board International (https://www.aabi.aero/).

Resources and support

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Partnerships and Careers

Network with aviation industry organizations and connect with professionals through career pathway programs at Delta, United Airlines and SkyWest.

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Advising

Academic advisors can help you choose courses in our three majors: aviation flight science, aviation technical operations or aviation management and operations.

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Future students

Wondering if the College of Aviation is right for you? Here’s everything you need to know to help plan your future.

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Submit a safety report

Help keep the skies safe for our students! Any staff, faculty, or student can submit an incident.

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Ready to take the next step? Apply today.

What are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to apply and take the next step in pursuing your purpose and setting yourself up to thrive through the College of Aviation.

Information sessions

Learn more about our program with a personalized session, led by one of our aviation ambassadors.
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