The training you will receive at the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Aviation Training Institute (ATI) will give you the necessary skills to work in leading industries ranging from aviation and telecommunications, to public transportation and public utilities. The Aviation Training Institute will prepare you for a variety of careers that will increase your earning potential while working in companies such as: Con Edison, Rolls-Royce, Cessna Citation and Sikorsky.
In as little as 16 months, our experienced aviation training faculty and state-of-the-art laboratories will help you gain the first-hand experience you need to earn your Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certificate, and if you qualify, an associate in occupational studies degree. Which can be used as 30-college credits transferable into any of the College's maintenance-related degree programs.
Our federally approved program will give you high-tech, hands-on aviation training that will put you in demand with leading companies. The airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate will give you the ability to install, build, diagnose and maintain multi-million dollar equipment and systems that power today's transportation, energy and defense manufacturers in America.
The College administration, faculty and staff works diligently and passionately to provide robust curricula and a nurturing environment to our students. Our dedicated and highly qualified faculty, with diverse educational expertise, inculcates students' interests. The small faculty to student ratio enables students to work closely with the faculty in the classroom and laboratory settings. The state-of-art labs enhance the learning experience through hands on experimentation. Additionally, the internship and scholarship opportunities available at the institution supports the students' efforts in achieving academic excellence. Our students have a number of opportunities to interact with the industry representatives.
The Student Academic Support Services at the College assists in maintaining the highly student-oriented environment. The staff guides you through the process to make the right choices and assists you in accomplishing your academic goals.
At the College, you can pursue programs including certificate-level programs through associate to bachelor degree programs. Whatever you decide to pursue, our administration, faculty and staff are here to provide you with support.
Three Degree Programs for Aviation School Students
Vaughn College has designed degree programs for aviation school students interested in becoming professional pilots and other entry-level operations careers in the aviation industry, as well as related government agencies.
All aircraft operations (flight) degree programs offered by Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology include the academic liberal arts and sciences, as well as specific courses in flight that also count as the "ground school" portion of flight instruction. In order to successfully complete Vaughn College's degree programs, students must complete all degree requirements, as well as pass the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) written pilot exams.
Students graduating from our aviation school with an associate of applied science (AAS) degree in aircraft operations will need to complete all written FAA exams, up to and including the "Commercial Single Engine Rating." Students graduating from our aviation school with a bachelor of science (BS) degree in aircraft operations will need to complete all written FAA exams, up to and including the "Certified Flight Instructor/Single Engine rating."
Students may complete flight training by attending any FAA-approved aviation school. A list of FAA certified aviation schools could be found by visiting the following websites:
http://www.faa.gov
http://www.faa.gov/education/schools.cfm
http://www.aviationschoolsonline.com
http://www.beapilot.com
Students who chose to pursue flight training will need to submit annual results of a successful Class II physical examination to their respective aviation schools. Additional information can also be located through internet-based searches, professional organizations or your local public library.
Students may also choose to complete an AAS or BS degree in aircraft operations without completing the flight portion. These students are also eligible to participate in the FAA's Air Traffic Control Collegiate Training Initiative. Additionally, students have the option of pursuing careers with aviation-related government agencies such as the FAA or the National Transportation Safety Board. FAA ground qualifications also assist students in a variety of aviation careers, including ground instructor, flight dispatcher, accident investigator, aviation administrator and aviation researcher.
