Undergraduate Degree and Pilot Training Programs
The objective of American Academy of Aeronautics as a teaching and research institution is to qualify and prepare its students for success in personal life, and to provide them with resources to pursue a career as aviation professionals.
With an approximate 4 to 1 student to faculty ratio, American Academy of Aeronautics offers opportunities to work with members of our faculty in small-group settings.
The Academy offers undergraduate programs leading to degrees of Bachelor of Aeronautical Science or Bachelor of Aerospace Science, and a non-degreed Professional Pilot Development Program.
All the programs involve some level of flight training to attain pilot credentials.
Students in some programs may qualify for federal financial aid.
Programs are offered to US students at the Academy's two California campus and flight school locations:
Mather Field, just outside Sacramento, and Monterey, just south of Silicon Valley and on the southern end of the San Francisco Bay area.
Degree Programs
Aerospace Science
The Aerospace Science program combines flight training with extensive academic study.
The academic material covers aerodynamics and aircraft design, aircraft stability and controls, aircraft safety, aerospace systems, aircraft certification, and flight test engineering.
Flight training concurrently covers visual and instrument flight rules, thereby preparing the student for FAA single and multi-engine commercial pilot training.
Students complete the program with a degree of Bachelor of Aerospace Science.
Graduates typically work in flight test engineering or aircraft design and manufacturing, and are employed by aircraft manufacturers or design and research departments in the armed services.
Aeronautical Science
The Aeronautical Science program focuses on developing students into professional pilots.
At its core are the FAA requirements for specific pilot credentials, i.e., visual flight rules, instrument flight rules, commercial single and multi engine instrument, and flight instructor.
Students undergo jet training for the Boeing 737 aircraft family.
Students complete the program with a degree of Bachelor of Aeronautical Science.
Graduates typically work as professional pilots for the major airline carriers, as well as regional and cargo airlines, or as pilots for federal and state law enforcement agencies.
Global Aeronautics
The Global Aeronautics program is similar to the Aeronautical Science program, but is intended for students who have previous training or experience from other institutions which may be evaluated for partial credit toward graduation.
It is designed to accommodate students who can commit to at least half-time study.
Students complete the program with a degree of Bachelor of Aeronautical Science.
Graduates typically work as corporate pilots, or as flight instructors in colleges or professional flight schools.
Professional Pilot Development Program
Graduates holding at least bachelor degrees from other educational institutions may enter the Professional Pilot Development Program.
The program is focused on students attaining FAA pilot credentials, i.e., visual flight rules, instrument flight rules, commercial single engine instrument, multi-engine instrument, and flight instructor qualification.
Graduates of the program typically work as professional pilots for the major airline carriers, as well as regional and cargo airlines.
Pilot Training Courses
American Academy of Aeronautics offers flight training program under FAR Part 141.
Students pursue the following pilot training courses:
- Visual Flight Rules (must be taken concurrently with instrument)
- Instrument Flight Rules
- Commercial Single Engine Instrument
- Commercial Multi Engine Instrument
- Flight Instructor (optional)
- First Officer Regional Jet - Boeing 737
Information Sessions and Campus Visits
American Academy of Aeronautics offers a two-part program to prospective students interested in applying for admission to the Academy.
The two-part program consists of an information session presented by admissions personnel and a student-led tour.
Campus visits and information sessions require advance reservation, and can be prearranged with prospective students and their families.
The purpose of these visits is to provide first-hand information about the latest program updates, to make participants aware of recent developments in the flight training industry, and to feature our flight and simulator training facilities.
Information Request
To request additional information please refer to the contact page.
For information about application policies and procedures, call the Office of Admissions at (800) 437-0527 on Monday through Friday, between 09:30AM and 5:30PM.
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