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Purdue
University's Aeronautical
Technology program prepares an individual to fill
a gap between the aeronautical engineer and the aircraft
mechanic. The aeronautical technologist has the expertise
necessary to assist with the design, testing, and modification
of aircraft, as well as he practical knowledge and skills
required to perform aircraft maintenance. The technologist
often serves as a interface between aeronautical engineers
and aircraft mechanics and assemblers, and as such, must
possess the ability to communicate and interact with others.
A rapidly expanding technology is providing an increasing
opportunity and demand for aeronautical technologists.
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The Aviation
Management program is designed for students who are
seeking careers in air traffic control, airport management,
or airline operations. Students in this curriculum study
Aircraft Systems, Principles of Flight, and Basic Aircraft
Science. They also take courses in Air Traffic Control,
Aviation Law, Airport Management, Air Transportation and
Aviation Meteorology as well as the general education requirements
of the University.
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Students majoring
in Professional Flight Technology may pursue a two year, Associate
of Science Degree and a four year, Bachelor
of Science Degree in Aviation Technology (BSAT). Those
completing the requirements for an Associate Degree during
the first two years typically continue into the follow-on,
second two years. Progression into the final two years,
however,is not automatic, but generally occurs as students
achieve minimum academic criteria established by the faculty.
Through the associate degree program,
students earn the private and commercial pilot certificates
and an instrument rating. Additionally, lower division
college coursework such as English, psychology, math,
physics, small aircraft systems, and human factors are
mandated. The focus during the final two years is on transport
category aircraft and systems, high altitude atmospheric
science, advanced navigation, crew resource management,
with other upper division college coursework required.
All Professional Flight majors receive extensive training
in PurdueÕs B-727 simulators and fly as copilot on PurdueÕs
Raytheon Super King Air 200 aircraft. Students also earn
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