圣何塞州立大学

The BS in Aviation prepares student for careers in the aviation industry. The Aviation Management option prepares students to work in either a public or private airport or a general aviation company. The Operations option is designed for those students who wish to work in the operations side for a commercial airline, including the position of pilot. In these two options, the students acquire a strong foundation of business and management principles, finance and accounting, information systems, communication skills, and teamwork. The Maintenance Management option is a 2+2 program for students from local community colleges who have completed an FAA-accredited Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Program. A community college student should be able to transfer almost all of their aviation maintenance courses and complete their BS degree requirements at SJSU in Maintenance Management. The mission of the B.S. degree program in Aviation is to provide students with opportunities to develop both in-depth knowledge and hands on experience in aviation technology, operations, and management for success in positions in flight operations, air traffic management, transportation management, and management of aviation maintenance operations.

Majors:

• Aviation Management
• Maintenance Management
• Operations
• Professional Flight

Core Learning Objectives

• Apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications in aviation.
• Function effectively on teams.
• Communicate effectively.
• Understand the role and processes in team development, dynamics and management.
• Understand the attributes and behavior of an aviation professional, career planning, and certification.
• Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft design, performance, operating characteristics, and maintenance as it relates to the student’s career goals.
• Analyze the role and regulations regarding aviation safety.
• Describe the legal and labor issues in national and international aviation.
• Describe meteorology and environmental issues as they relate to aviation.