Aviation
Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Arts | Associate of Science
Jessup University Aviation prepares students for success in the field of aviation. Our graduates will go on to be professional aviators in commercial, military, and missionary aviation. Jessup has a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorizing our graduates to apply for their Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP-R) with only 1,000 flight hours rather than 1,500 hour. Our university and nearby flight school is located in an ideal region of California for aviation. The weather is conducive for year-round flying, with views of the often snow-capped mountain range of Sierra Nevada from the air. As one of a few faith-based collegiate aviation programs in Northern California, our program will prepare you for success in the field of aviation.
Please Note: This program is not currently approved for veteran educational benefits. Please contact our Veterans Services Specialist at veterans@jessup.edu for more information.
About the Program
The B.S./B.A. in Aviation degree is designed to produce highly-skilled, industry-ready, principled professionals for the field of aviation. Its purpose is to educate and equip “ACE” (adept, certified, and ethical) pilots who are willing and able to positively contribute to the field of aviation and society. Thus, aviation students will graduate with an in-depth knowledge of aviation operations, aerodynamics, laws, regulations, security, meteorology, and airline management issues and practices, both from a domestic and international perspective. Moreover, students will obtain a solid liberal arts education in subjects such as English, history, science and mathematics. Finally, students will deepen their faith via biblical studies as they prepare for successful careers as professional pilots.
Flight training partner, Mach 5 Aviation, is veteran-owned and operated with a deep commitment to the next generation of aviation professionals, offering highly experienced flight instructors, a large fleet of training aircraft and an impeccable maintenance team.
Click here to learn more about the Cost of Attendance for the Aviation program (AS, BA, and BS).
Our Aviation program is not currently certified for use of veteran educational benefits. Please contact our Veterans Services Specialist at veterans@jessup.edu for more information.
Bachelor of Science Program Courses (49 units):
The following courses are required for this major and should be taken as part of the general education requirements or must be taken as part of a student’s major elective choices.
- Aviation Law (PPOL360) | (GE: Social/Behavioral Science)
- Precalculus (MATH102) | (GE: Mathematics)
- Meteorology for Aviation (ESCI133) | (GE:Science)
- Physics 1 for Life Science (PHYS101/L) | (GE: Science)
Aviation Core (43 Units)
- Aviation Safety (AVIA101)
- Intro to Air Traffic Control and Airspace (AVIA102)
- Introduction to Aviation (AVIA200)
- CRM (Crew Resource Management) (AVIA201)
- Instrument Ground (AVIA230)
- Instrument Flight Lab (AVIA240)
- Aviation Human Factors (AVIA300)
- Aerodynamics (AVIA310)
- Gas Turbine Engines (AVIA312)
- Commercial Pilot ASEP/AMEL Ground (AVIA332)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340A)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340B)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340C)
- Advanced Avionic Systems (AVIA411)
- Aircraft Systems for Commercial Pilots (AVIA410)
- Aviation Flight Capstone/Intern (AVIA498)
Upper Division Electives (6 Units Required)
- Aviation Leadership and Management (AVIA302)
- Flight Physiology (AVIA400)
- Multi Engine Rating Lab (AVIA341)
- CFI (AVIA430)
- CFI Flight Lab (AVIA440)
- MEI (AVIA432)
- MEI Flight Lab (AVIA442)
- CFII (AVIA431)
- CFII Flight Lab (AVIA441)
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Bachelor of Arts Program Courses (29 units):
The following courses are required for this major and should be taken as part of the general education requirements or must be taken as part of a student’s major elective choices.
- Aviation Law (PPOL360) | (GE: Social/Behavioral Science)
- Precalculus (MATH102) | (GE: Mathematics)
- Meteorology for Aviation (ESCI133) | (GE:Science)
- Physics 1 for Life Science (PHYS101/L) | (GE: Science)
Aviation Core (19 units)
- Instrument Ground (AVIA230)
- Instrument Flight Lab (AVIA240)
- Commercial Pilot ASEL/AMEL Ground (AVIA332)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340A)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340B)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340C)
- Aviation Flight Capstone/Intern (AVIA498)
- Upper Division Elective
(AVIA, BUS, ESCI, PHYS, MATH)
Aviation Electives (Choose from List Below) (10 units)
- Aviation Safety (AVIA101)
- Intro to Air Traffic Control and Airspace (AVIA102)
- Introduction to Aviation (AVIA200)
- CRM (Crew Resource Management) (AVIA201)
- Aviation Human Factors (AVIA300)
- Aviation Leadership and Management (AVIA302)
- Aerodynamics (AVIA310)
- Gas Turbine Engines (AVIA312)
- Multi Engine Rating Ground (AVIA331)
- Multi Engine Rating Lab (AVIA341)
- Flight Physiology (AVIA400)
- Aircraft Systems for Commercial Pilots (AVIA410)
- Advanced Avionic Systems (AVIA411)
- CFI (AVIA430)
- MEI (AVIA432)
- CFI Flight Lab (AVIA440)
- MEI Flight Lab (AVIA442)
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Associate of Science Program Courses (60 units):
The following courses are required for the Associate of Science in Aviation:
- Old Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL105)
- New Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL106)
- English Composition I (ENGL101A)
- English Composition II (ENGL101B)
- Speech (COMM180)
- Intercultural Communication (ICS310)
- Meteorology for Aviation (ESCI133)
- Pre-Calculus (MATH102)
- History Course
- Management and Organizational Behavior (BUS140)
- Gospel Worldview Praxis (THEO352)
- General education free electives
- Instrument Ground (AVIA230)
- Instrument Flight Lab (AVIA240)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Ground (AVIA330)
- Commercial Pilot Ground ASEL/AMEL (AVIA332)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340A)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340B)
- Commercial Pilot Cert. Lab (AVIA340C)
Aviation Electives
- Aviation Safety (AVIA101)
- Aerodynamics (AVIA310)
- Aviation Safety (AVIA101)
- Intro to Air Traffic Control and Airspace (AVIA102)
- Introduction to Aviation (AVIA200)
- CRM (Crew Resource Management) (AVIA201)
- Basic Aircraft Systems (AVIA210)
- Aviation Human Factors (AVIA300)
- Aerodynamics (AVIA310)
- Gas Turbine Engines (AVIA312)
- Multi Engine Rating Ground (AVIA331)
- Multi Engine Rating Lab (AVIA341)
- Aerospace Physiology (AVIA400)
- Aviation Leadership & Management (AVIA302)
- Advanced Avionic Systems (AVIA411)
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Our goal is to prepare pilots who will positively influence and contribute to the field of aviation and to society, whether they choose careers in commercial, military, or missionary aviation.
– Loo Ng
FACULTY
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
Loo Y. Ng, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)
Associate Professor & Program Director, Aviation & AFROTC
Brandon Kane, CFI, MA
Assistant Professor & Chief Instructor, Aviation
Joyce Reimnitz, JD, MA
Aviation Accounts Specialist & Adjunct Professor, Aviation
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