Major code BS7269

Russ College of Engineering and Technology  
Department of Aviation  
751 Columbia Road
Albany, OH 45710
Phone: 740.597.2626
Fax: 740.597.2644
http://www.ohio.edu/aviation/

Deb McAvoy, contact person
mcavoy@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The aviation flight program is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved FAR 141 program that meets the federal regulations for pilot training schools. Specifically, the flight program educates and prepares students for a variety of pilot-related positions, including professional flight instructor, commercial pilot, airline pilot, and corporate pilot positions. Flight training is completed in university-owned aircraft.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Per FAA regulation, students must speak, read, write and understand English as determined by the Ohio University Department of Aviation. Non-U.S. citizens must complete all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks and approval prior to beginning flight training.

Change of Program Policy

Per FAA regulation, students must speak, read, write and understand English as determined by the Ohio University Department of Aviation. Non-U.S. citizens must complete all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks and approval prior to beginning flight training. Students must have at least a C (2.0) GPA.

External Transfer Admission

Per FAA regulation, students must speak, read, write and understand English as determined by the Ohio University Department of Aviation. Non-U.S. citizens must complete all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks and approval prior to beginning flight training. AVN 3400, AVN 4000, AVN 4050, AVN 4200, AVN 4300, AVN 4450 and AVN 4550 must be completed at Ohio University. These courses cannot be transferred to Ohio University.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Flight Instructor, Airline Pilot, Freight Pilot, Corporate Pilot, Aerial Observation Pilot, Charter Pilot, Agricultural Pilot.

Requirements