Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science
- OVERVIEW
- ADVANTAGES
- REQUIREMENTS
- CAREERS
Overview
The Aeronautical Science degree program blends flight training with rigorous academic study in a unique manner which provides a strong foundation for a career as a leader in the aviation industry, including airlines, corporate and commercial aviation or the military. This approach to aviation education gives the student added value over traditional flight training programs by focusing on the skills and knowledge required by today’s industry. The curriculum provides skills in mathematics, physics, communications, business and aeronautics, including FAA certification as a multi-engine instrument rated commercial pilot. Unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming an important part of aviation. Aeronautical science students will have the opportunity to learn about UAVs, fly them and incorporate them into the U.S. airspace. The last two years of matriculation include extensive professional-level Aeronautical Science and flight courses which prepare the graduate for a career as a professional pilot, including airline flight crew operations in multi-crewmember jet transport aircraft. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed via computer simulations in aircraft performance, navigation and aircraft systems operation. Effective resource management, human factors and safety awareness are constantly emphasized throughout the curriculum.
Advantages
More Professional Pilots Have Come from Embry-Riddle than from Any Other University
Aeronautical Science, the professional pilot program at Embry-Riddle, offers the most advanced flight training curriculum of any university in the world. Combining in-flight training with rigorous academic study, Embry-Riddle's Aeronautical Science degree program- which features extensive work in the most sophisticated aircraft and simulators anywhere- prepares the graduate for a career as an airline, military or corporate pilot. Even if you are considering a career as an astronaut, Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle is the best place to start.
Ready to Work, Prepared to Lead
The Aeronautical Science degree program blends flight training with rigorous academic study in a unique manner which provides a strong foundation for a career as a leader in the aviation industry, including airlines, corporate and commercial aviation or the military. This approach to aviation education gives the student added value over traditional flight training programs by focusing on the skills and knowledge required by today’s industry.
Top Flight Training Program
The curriculum provides skills in mathematics, physics, communications, business and aeronautics, including FAA certification as a multi-engine instrument rated commercial pilot. Unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming an important part of aviation. While not manned, these vehicles will have an increasingly important role in aviation in the years ahead. Aeronautical Science students will have the opportunity to learn about UAVs, fly them and incorporate them into the U.S. airspace. The last two years of matriculation include extensive professional-level Aeronautical Science and flight courses which prepare the graduate for a career as a professional pilot, including airline flight crew operations in multi-crewmember jet transport aircraft. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed via computer simulations in aircraft performance, navigation, and aircraft systems operation. Effective resource management, human factor and safety awareness are constantly emphasized throughout the curriculum.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science may be attained in eight semesters. To earn the degree, successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours is required. The purpose of the Aeronautical Science degree program is to prepare the graduate for a productive career as a professional pilot and for responsible citizenship in support of aviation and aerospace industries. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student will possess an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings. Optional advanced flight training includes upset training, certification as a flight instructor and instrument flight instructor and training as a flight crew member in a jet transport aircraft. Students pursuing the Aeronautical Science degree will select one of three specializations after matriculation. Students entering under this catalog may select from the Airline Pilot, Commercial Pilot or Military Pilot specialization. Please see the section concerning the restrictions imposed by the Aviation Transportation and Security Act. All students must complete the general education courses, the Aeronautical Science core courses, the flight core courses and the courses required to complete one specialization in order to complete the requirements for the Aeronautical Science degree.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 39 | |
| Aeronautical Science Core | 51 | |
| Flight Core | 4 | |
| Specialty Courses | 26 | |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Theory and Skills* | 9 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities* | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences* | 6 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities -OR- | ||
| Social Sciences* | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective* | 3 | |
| Management Elective* | 3 | |
| MA 111 | College Mathematics for Aviation I | 3 |
| MA 112 | College Mathematics for Aviation II | 3 |
| PS 103 | Technical Physics I with Laboratory | 3 |
| PS 104 | Technical Physics II with Laboratory | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| ASC 101 | Aeronautical Science Success | 1 |
| AS 221 | Instrument Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 321 | Commercial Pilot Operations | 3 |
| AS 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AS 310 | Aircraft Performance | 3 |
| AS 311 | Aircraft Engines-Turbine | 3 |
| AS 340 | Instructional Design in Aviation -OR- | |
| FA 417 | Flight Instructor Rating CFI and CFII | 3 |
| AS 350 | Domestic and International Navigation | 3 |
| AS 356 | Systems and Components | 3 |
| AS 357 | Flight Physiology | 3 |
| AS 387 | Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| AS 408 | Flight Safety | 3 |
| AS 435 | Electronic Flight Management System | 3 |
| AS 472 | Operational Applications in Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| WX 201 | Survey of Meteorology | 3 |
| WX 301 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Engine Flight Track | ||
| FA 121 | Private Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 221 | Instrument Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 321 | Commercial Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 323 | Commercial Multi Add On | 1 |
| -OR- | ||
| Multi-Engine Flight Track | ||
| FA 121 | Private Single Flight | 1 |
| FA 122 | Private Multi Flight with Laboratory | 1 |
| FA 222 | Instrument Multi Flight | 1 |
| FA 322 | Commercial Multi Flight | 1 |
| Total Credits | 4 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS 254 | Aviation Legislation -OR- | |
| AS 405 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| AS 380 | Pilot Career Planning and Interviewing | 1 |
| AS 402 | Airline Operations -OR- | |
| AS 410 | Airline Dispatch Operations | 3 |
| AS 411 | Jet Transport Systems | 3 |
| AS 420 | Flight Technique Analysis | 3 |
| BA 315 | Airline Management | 3 |
| FA 420 | Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures | 2 |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS 254 | Aviation Legislation -OR- | |
| AS 405 | Aviation Law | 3 |
| AS 380 | Pilot Career Planning and Interviewing | 1 |
| BA/AES | 300/400 level | 3 |
| Minor | 9-18 | |
| Electives | 1-10 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS 420 | Flight Technique Analysis -OR- | |
| AS 220 | Unmanned Aerial Systems | 3 |
| SS 311 | U.S. Military History 1775-1900 -OR- | |
| SS 321 | U.S. Military History 1900-Present -OR- | |
| SS 340 | American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| ROTC | 16 | |
| Electives | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
Careers
Aeronautical Science Graduates Have Pipeline to Careers
Over the years, Embry-Riddle has had in place one or more New-Hire Programs with commercial airlines. The programs are implemented and designed to provide exceptional opportunities for Embry-Riddle graduates with Aeronautical Science degrees to become new-hire pilots with airlines upon graduation.
For a list of current programs, please see the Careers page in the Aeronautical Science Department Web site.
The Embry-Riddle Advantage: The Career Services Office
One of the most valuable benefits of being a student or alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is access to the resources of the Career Services Office.
The Career Services Office provides career development assistance to all students and alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, regardless of campus affiliation. The Daytona Beach office serves Daytona Beach, Worldwide Campus and Worldwide Online students. Prescott campus students are served by the Prescott office.
The Career Services Web site offers students and alumni:
- A virtual library of job search aids including interview tips
- An alumni network which enables students to contact alumni throughout the United States and abroad to learn more about their careers and employers
- Sample résumés and cover letters
- Company profiles and employment hotlines
- Cooperative education opportunities
- Current job listings
- A web-based résumé referral service
A career fair is hosted at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses each fall. Throughout each year, dozens of companies visit the campuses to recruit students and to provide information about their industries. On-campus interviews are also scheduled year-round.
The Career Services Office employs a staff of program managers to provide one-on-one career advisement, mock interviews and résumé critique services. The Career Services Office encourages students to make contact early in their Embry-Riddle educations to explore career options and develop a successful job search strategy.
