Arizona State University

Founded: 1885; FAA Licenses and Ratings Offered: Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, CFII, Multiengine and MEI; Number of Training Airplanes and Types: 8 Piper PA-28 Warriors, 2 A36 Bonanzas and a B58 Baron; Degree Offered: Bachelor of Science (Professional Flight; Air Trans Management), Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation Management; Aviation Maintenance Management), Master of Science in Technology (Aviation Human Factors; Aviation Management).

Remarks: First flight program was started in 1941. First aviation degrees were offered in the mid-1950s. The Professional Flight and Air Transportation Management programs are accredited by the Council on Aviation Accreditation. An Airline Bridge Training Program was started with Mesa Airlines in 2001. Full-motion Regional Jet simulators were installed and certified by the FAA in early 2003. Department located at Williams Gateway Airport (former Williams AFB) with 3 fully instrumented parallel runways. Financial aid is available for flight training.

Contact: Dr. Bill McCurry, Arizona State University, Department of Aeronautical Management Technology, 7442 E. Tillman Ave., Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 727-1381, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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