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Delve into the dynamic and intricate realm of aviation management through the Flight Operations degree at the University of Central Missouri. UCM's curriculum for aspiring flight operations professionals offers practical training and extensive flight hours. Upon completing your degree, you will be eligible to obtain your Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating, a key milestone toward a career as a commercial pilot. Aboard UCM's fleet of 24 aircraft, you will gain firsthand insight into flight operations from the cockpit and receive invaluable hands-on instruction at the university-operated Skyhaven Airport. Skyhaven is Missouri's sole university-owned airport, situated just three miles from the Warrensburg campus for convenient access. Your flight operations management studies will equip you for diverse roles in aviation and military sectors. Graduate with an understanding of contemporary business methods and practical expertise in aviation safety. The University of Central Missouri's Flight Operations degree program offers a strong foundation to support your success in flight operations, with specialized skills in business analysis and aviation management.
UCM's flight operations management curriculum also enables you to pursue your Private Pilot certification. Begin your journey to becoming a commercial pilot while completing your Flight Operations degree in just four years.
When not training at UCM's Skyhaven Airport to become a flight operations specialist, you will enjoy small class sizes and learner-focused education on the Warrensburg campus. Your flight operations management courses might cover:
Private Flight: Acquire the skills and knowledge needed for solo and nighttime aircraft operation.
Legal Environment of Business: Examine legal topics relevant to flight operations studies, including legal procedures, business ethics, contracts, torts, and employment law.
Aerodynamics: Grasp the fundamentals of flight, such as drag, velocity, lift, thrust, and wing loading, and evaluate design elements in contemporary aircraft.
Corporate Aviation Management: Discover the function, extent, and objectives of business aviation and how administrative and financial aspects vary between corporate and public flight operations management.
Students must have a 2.0 high school GPA or above to be admissible. If the applicant has taken undergraduate coursework the cumulative GPA of the undergraduate coursework must be a 2.0 or higher to be admissible.
Accepted English Proficiency Exams:
TOEFL exam score of 61 IBT
IELTS exam score of 5.5
Duolingo composite exam score of 95
UCM Proficiency Test of 61
Cambridge C1/B2 exam score of 162