Griffins Take Flight – Introducing Our New B.S. in Aviation Science
Insert language about Aviation Science – what is it, what kind of careers can you get, general overview
The B.S. in Aviation Science, offering two distinct tracks: aviation business management and professional pilot, provides two prongs of skills and knowledge needed to seek employment in the aviation industry, one supported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
With a well-rounded curriculum of business courses, graduates will be able to pursue a variety of competitive professional “on the ground” careers in aviation management and administration. Aviation coursework in private pilot certification, instrument rating, commercial pilot certification, and certified flight instructor will provide graduates the opportunity to pursue a professional pilot’s license in accordance with the FAA. All “in the air” courses will be delivered by an FAA Part 141 accredited flight school at the nearby Blue Bell, PA airfield.
Chestnut Hill College’s BS in Aviation Science and Management is the only such program in the Philadelphia region that produces graduates who can immediately gain employment as a commercial pilot.
Why Study Aviation Science at CHC?
The primary objective of a Chestnut Hill College Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation Science and Management is to equip students with the knowledge and leadership skills to excel in various aviation industry roles, including pilot, air traffic controller, aviation manager, or safety specialist. The program provides specialized knowledge in areas such as flight operations, safety, business, or maintenance, while preparing graduates with a strong foundation for complex problem-solving and success in the dynamic aviation field.
Learning Outcomes:
The B.S. in Aviation Science at Chestnut Hill College emphasizes applying scientific and technical knowledge to complex aviation challenges, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making in professional and personal contexts.
This program offers two concentrations:
- Professional pilot track (129 credits)
- includes four courses* to be taken at a nearby partner airfield – Private Pilot Flight, Instrument Flight, Commercial Pilot Flight, and Instructional Flight (CFI)
- all other courses are taught at CHC and include the following aviation specific courses
- Private Pilot Ground School I
- Private Pilot Ground School II
- Instrument Pilot Ground School
- Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
- Commercial Pilot Ground School
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Weather
- Flight Instructor Ground School
- Aircraft Systems
- Aviation Safety
- Aviation Regulatory Process
- Aviation Ethics
- Air Carrier Operations
- Human Factors in Aviation
- Senior Seminar in Aviation Management
Note: There is an additional cost for the four pilot courses/ flight school. Please see (flight school’s website?) for more information.
- Aviation Business Management track (129 credits)
- Will prepare you for careers in …
- Does not require courses/additional cost of flight school
- Includes the following aviation specific courses:
- Private Pilot Ground School I
- Private Pilot Ground School II
- Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
- Aviation Weather
- Introduction to General Aviation Management
- Aviation Finance
- Aviation Safety
- Aviation Regulatory Process
- Aviation Ethics
- Air Carrier Operations
- Aviation Marketing Management
- Aviation Management
- Senior Seminar in Aviation Management