Program Overview

Introduction to the BS in Aviation Program

The BS in Aviation (BSA) program at San José State University is designed to prepare students for careers in the aviation industry. The program offers four specializations: Aviation Management, Flight Operations, Professional Flight, and Maintenance Management.

Program Specializations

• Aviation Management: This specialization prepares students to work in either a public or private airport or a general aviation company, while also earning a Business Management Minor.
• Flight Operations: This specialization is designed for students who wish to work in the operations side of commercial and private airlines.
• Professional Flight: This specialization prepares students for careers as commercial pilots in airline, corporate, charter, or other flying-related professions. Note that this degree requires FAA certification, which has significant additional costs not included in tuition.
• Maintenance Management: This is a 2+2 program for students from local community colleges who have completed an FAA-accredited Airframe and Powerplant (A/P) License. Community college students can transfer almost all of their aviation maintenance courses and complete their BS degree requirements at SJSU in Maintenance Management.

Mission of the BS in Aviation Program

The mission of the BS 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Use skills in team development, dynamics, and management to work as team players
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and concern for colleagues, society, and the environment
• Apply science, math, and management principles to solve problems in aviation
• Describe certification processes for an aviation professional
• Describe the theory of aircraft design, performance, operating characteristics, and maintenance
• Analyze and explain the role and regulations regarding aviation safety and human operations
• Describe the legal and labor issues in national and international aviation
• Describe meteorology and environmental issues as they relate to aviation

Accreditation

The BS in Aviation programs are covered by the university-wide Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation.

Programs Offered

• Admissions: Information on how to apply to the programs
• BS in Aviation: Details about the BS in Aviation degree, including its specializations
  • BSA, Aviation Management
  • BSA, Maintenance Management
  • BSA, Flight Operations
  • BSA, Professional Flight
  • Technical Electives
• BS in Engineering Technology: Information about the BS in Engineering Technology degree
• MS in Engineering Technology: Details about the MS in Engineering Technology degree
• Minors: Information on minor programs available

Student Resources

• Advising: Guidance for students on academic and career paths
• Jobs and Internships: Resources for finding employment and internship opportunities
• Scholarships: Information on available scholarships for students
• Syllabi: Course syllabi for programs
• Student and Professional Organizations: Details on organizations available for student participation

News and Events

• Events Archives: Archives of past events related to the Aviation and Technology department

Colleges and Resources

San José State University offers a wide range of colleges and resources, including but not limited to:

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Health and Human Sciences
• College of Information, Data and Society
• College of Humanities and the Arts
• College of Professional Education
• College of Science
• College of Social Sciences
• Various resource centers and support services for students and faculty.