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College of Aeronautics
Florida Institute of Technology
150 W. University Blvd Melbourne, Florida 32901
Phone: (321) 674-8120
Fax: (321) 674-8059
Email: aero@fit.edu

College of Aeronautics

College of Aeronautics Programs

For in-depth information about our programs, please refer to the Univeristy Catalog.

At a glance

Bachelor of Science

This curriculum prepares the graduate for a career in the global aviation science and technology industry and government regulatory agencies. The graduate is provided a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, aeronautical sciences, aeronautical technology and the regulated international aviation industry.

This curriculum prepares the graduate for a flight operations career in the global aviation science and technology industry and government regulatory agencies. The graduate is provided a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, aeronautical sciences, aeronautics technology, flight training and certification, and the regulated international aviation industry. On completion of the first two years of the curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, the student may petition for the award of the Associate of Science in Aeronautical Science Flight Option degree.

This curriculum provides a strong background in computer science as related to several facets of the aviation industry, such as aircraft systems development, air traffic control, airspace management, information support systems, and aviation planning. Program content complies with standards of the FAA Airway Science Program.

This program provides a comprehensive background in aviation studies, management and business, which is appropriate to careers in air transportation, air commerce, airport planning and management, and aircraft sales and insurance. An elective in this curriculum allows the student to take flight training for credit.

This curriculum prepares the student to become a professional pilot with a strong business and management foundation appropriate for careers in air commerce, airport management and aircraft sales and insurance. After completing the first two years of the curriculum with a GPA of 2.0 of higher, a student may petition for the award of the Associate of Science in Aviation Management Flight Option degree.

This program provides a background in meteorology, aeronautical science and the appropriate physical sciences. A student completing the program meets the requirements of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for employment by the federal government as a meteorologist. Graduates are prepared for careers with major airlines, corporate aviation and the FAA, as well as international organizations.

This program prepares the student for a career as professional pilot with a strong meteorological and physical science background. A student completing the program also meets the requirements of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for employment by the federal government as a meteorologist. Students are afforded significant flexibility in career choices upon graduation. On completion of the first two years of the curriculum and satisfaction of the associate degree core requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, the student may petition for the award of the Associate of Science in Aviation Meteorology Flight Option degree.

The advisor assists the student in devising a program of study. Each student must complete a GPP with a declared area of concentration by the end of the first semester of enrollment. The resulting GPP requires the approval of both the graduate program chair and the division director. Each student must complete and defend an appropriate thesis or take a total of 36 credit hours, including Advanced Aviation research Project (AVM 5998) and a program examination. Thesis defense and examination policy and procedures are covered in the Graduate Policies of the College of Aeronautics.

The adviser assists the student in devising a program of study. Each student must complete a GPP appropriate for the declared area of concentration by the end of the first semester of enrollment. The resulting GPP requires the approval of both the graduate program chair and the division director. Each student must complete and defend an appropriate thesis.

Human factors refers to the field of study that attempts to identify the principles of human/machine interaction, and applies these principles to the design and operation of engineered systems. Thus, the field is both a rigorous research domain rooted in cognitive, physiological and engineering theory, and an applied science with an intimate and direct connection to the operational world.

In addition to its advantageous location on the Space Coast, Florida Tech has significant university assets that enhance its potential for aviation human factors research and education.