OU School of Aviation - Top Five

SCHOOL OF AVIATION The purpose of the School of Aviation is to provide aviation majors with the knowledge and skills of a competent pilot, air traffic controller, and/or industry professional, along with strong business fundamentals that provide long-term competitive professional advantages.

As an aviation major, OU’s #1 ranked program immediately stood out. What made it even more meaningful was the chance to finish something my great-

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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FLYING MAJORS

Air Traffic Management Aviation Management: - Flying* - Non-flying Professional Pilot: - Airplane* - Helicopter

grandfather started. He served in the Air Force but never had the opportunity to fulfill his

*Due to unprecedented market interest in the field of aviation, the OU School of Aviation

dream of becoming a pilot. Being

has limited flying spots for fall 2027. High

here at OU, with the resources,

school seniors and transfer students interested

flight training, and support I’ve

in Professional Pilot - Airplane or Aviation Management - Flying concentrations for fall

received, I feel like I’m not just

2027 must apply to OU between August 1 and

pursuing my own dream — I’m

November 1.

honoring his. OU has given me

Professional Pilot - Helicopter does not have

the wings to fly for both of us.”

limited flying spots and is open to all students.

Learn more about freshman and transfer applications. go2.ou.edu/aviation-flying

SKY PORTER OU Class of 2026 Aviation major From Fort Worth, Texas

THINGS TO KNOW

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Faculty, adjunct faculty, and instructors bring a combined 300 years of operational aviation and real-world experience into the classroom from disciplines of airlines,

corporate aviation, air traffic control, Department of Defense, airport management,

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and government.

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We offer students the opportunity to apply to aviation internships all over the country. Currently, we’re connected to paid and volunteer opportunities

at Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Raytheon, Tinker Air Force Base Airfield Operations, OAC, Leidos, Max Westheimer Airport, and UPS, to name a few.

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OU’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program allows qualified graduates to bypass the FAA Academy and proceed directly to an air

traffic control facility for on-the-job training. Students also gain hands-on experience

to consider when pursuing a degree in aviation (Flying Magazine)

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in the Simulation Center, featuring state-of-the-art air traffic control and flight

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simulation technology.

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The School of Aviation partners with six airline cadet pathway programs — including Southwest Destination 225°, United Aviate, Delta Propel, Envoy Cadet

(American Airlines), PSA Cadet, and Republic RJet Cadet — providing students with direct pathways to careers at leading airlines.

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You can join a number of student organizations that span across aviation disciplines, including the American Association of Airport Executives, Organization of Black

Aerospace Professionals, Sooner Air Traffic Control Association, Gay Pilots Association, Women in Aviation International, NIFA Flying Sooners, Professional Asian Pilots Association, Sooners for Christ, and Alpha Eta Rho.

AREAS OF ACADEMIC

CONCENTRATION

31 NEW AIRCRAFTS IN OUR TRAINING FLEET

CONTACT US aviation@ou.edu (405) 325-7231 facebook.com/OUaviation

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