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I loved the fleet of aircraft, the overall campus feel, and the backup routes that were available if flying fell through. On top of that was the very professional way the tours of Western's main campus and the College of Aviation facilities were conducted. It all made me feel comfortable choosing WMU.
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I really like the people at the College of Aviation. Everybody is very accepting and supportive. They're willing to work with you and help, no matter the situation. I generally feel accepted into this industry.
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The people here have been so kind, welcoming and helpful in every way. Whenever I'm struggling with just about anything, there is always someone on campus I can go to.
Admissions criteria
Academic majors, minors and training options
Aviation flight science
The aviation flight science program emphasizes intellectual as well as technical competencies. The program is geared toward educating and training pilots, future captains and managers. Students with zero flight experience can apply.
Aviation technical operations
The aviation technical operations (tech ops) program prepares students to enter aircraft maintenance, repair, manufacturing and other positions in the aerospace industry.
Aviation management and operations
The aviation management and operations program focuses on the business and managerial aspects of the aviation industry.
Aviation minors
The College of Aviation offers three minors for undergraduate students: aviation science, military leadership and aviation studies, and professional aviation preparation.
Airforce ROTC
Certificate Programs
We also offer our new certificate courses: Aviation Administration (graduate), Aircraft Dispatch and Scheduling, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations (drones).
Direct career path partnerships
Direct Career Pathways
United Aviate
United Airlines and the College of Aviation are searching for the best and the brightest pilots for their career development initiative, Aviate. The five-step program will support existing pilot pathways and advance ambitious graduates to United Airlines successfully.
Delta Propel
Delta Air Lines is teaming up with the College of Aviation to develop the next generation of world-class pilots. A first of its kind, the Propel program offers students three unique career routes in an accelerated timeline to progress to Delta.
Learning outcomes
All of our learning outcomes are based on the specific program you choose and are measured in a number of ways and analyzed holistically. We combine intellectual and practical application to determine whether you meet your program's objectives and assess your skills on a regular basis. As we constantly strive to find new and better ways to improve our programs, our goal is for our students to graduate with confidence in order to meet the demands of the field.
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Alumni News
Read success stories of our alumni and the accomplishments they are making in the field of aviation today.