B.S. in Aeronautical Management Technology
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Professional Flight Concentration
Note: This program has a secondary application process.
The Professional Flight program is a professional pilot curriculum designed for those students seriously interested in becoming professional airline pilots. The program combines academic studies and flight training under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 141 certification. The level of emphasis on airline training is the capstone of this program, which sets it apart from most flight training schools.
The program also features the Airline Bridge Training Program, which is a partnership with flight provider Mesa Pilot Development, a Mesa Air Group company, which one of the largest regional airlines in the country.
The unique theoretical program uses an integrated learning model that incorporates personal computer-based flight simulator programs, including multi-engine flight simulators.
The overall curriculum concentrates on the technical, management and computer-related applications necessary to operate in the high-density, complex modern airspace environment. The program also emphasizes critical thinking and cognitive, analytical and communicative skills.
Throughout the program, students will participate in seminars to explore career opportunities. At the conclusion of their studies, students can apply for several flying and non-flying internships within the aviation industry.
Program Fees
Flight training costs are not included in university tuition and fees. Total program costs, which include aircraft, flight instructor time, flight training devices, simulator time, tests and fees, in addition to university tuition, require careful financial planning.
Financial assistance may be available through the ASU Student Financial Assistance Office. Contact the Aeronautical Management Technology Program for more information regarding the program fees.
Transfer Students
Aeronautical Management Technology does not accept any flight training beyond the Private Pilot Certificate, and will only accept the Private Pilot Certificate if prospective students have received college credit for it. Students desiring the Professional Flight concentration with flight training experience must repeat all of the training/education beyond the Private Pilot Certificate.
Students with several advanced certificates or ratings might want to consider the Air Transportation Management concentration.
Students with an Associate of Applied Science degree might want to consider the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in either Aviation Management or Aviation Maintenance Management.
All students desiring the Professional Flight concentration regardless of previous flight training experience must enroll in AMT 100 (Flight Safety I). Students not having college credit for the Private Pilot Certificate must enroll in both AMT 100 and AMT 182 (Private Pilot Ground School). Additional information regarding transfer credits can be found through the ASU Academic Articulation Transfer Office.
What You Can Do With This Degree
The program of study is interdisciplinary in nature and prepares the aeronautical career-oriented student for positions such as air traffic control specialist, air carrier manager, airport manager and general aviation operations manager.
Graduates of the Air Transportation Management concentration have been successful in obtaining a variety of positions in the aviation industry as well as with government agencies at the federal, state and local levels.
Courses Associated With This Degree
Click on each of these sample course names for more information. Visit the ASU Class Search for availability of courses.
AMT 308 Air Transportation
- Description: Studies the historical and international development of air transportation and its social, political, and economic impact upon global interrelationships.
AMT 350 Aircraft Design and Logistics Management
- Description: Fundamental aircraft design principles, including performance factors associated with mission profiles and the identification of basic logistical support requirements.
AMT 396 Aviation Professional
- Description: Career focus for management and flight students, including internships, writing, interviews, and employment search in aviation industry.
AMT 408 National Aviation Policy
- Description: Examines aviation and airspace policies and policy process, including agencies involved in formulation, implementation, and evaluation of aviation policy.
AMT 410 Aviation Safety and Human Factors
- Description: Aviation accident prevention, human factors, life support, fire prevention, accident investigation, and crash survivability. Development and analysis of aviation safety programs.
AMT 489: Airline Administration
- Description: Administrative organizations, economics of airline administration, operational structure, and relationship with federal government agencies.
Related Documents
- Secondary Application Process
- Major Map
- Curriculum Checksheet
- Flight Training Costs
- Financial Aid Counseling for Flight Students
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find out more information about the secondary application for the Professional Flight Program?
Visit the Professional Flight Secondary Application Process page.
What are your current enrollment numbers?
We have approximately 190 Professional Flight Students, 50 Air Transportation Management Students, and 40 Air Traffic Management Students.
How many new flight students do you admit?
We are currently capable of admitting approximately 60-65 flight students each fall, and a small number of students each spring.
What is the typical class size?
Class sizes vary, ranging anywhere from 8-12 per course to upwards of 65 per course, depending on where you are in the program. Freshman courses are usually larger than Junior/Senior courses.
Who provides your flight training?
Mesa Pilot Development, the primary training arm of Mesa Air Group, is our contracted flight provider and co-developer of our Airline Bridge Training Program. The Airline Bridge Training Program guarantees an interview with Mesa Air Group for successful graduates of the AMT Professional Flight program who are eligible for employment in the United States. Mesa Air Group provides First Officers for one of the following airlines operated by Mesa Air Group: America West Express, United Express, and US Airways Express.
What is the cost of tuition?
Information on tuition and fees can be found on the Student Tuition and Fees page.
Are flight training costs included in the cost of tuition?
No, flight training costs are separate. For more information on the cost associated with flight training, visit the Flight Training Costs page.
Is financial aid available for flight training?
The financial aid office considers the cost of your flight training as a part of your education expenses when awarding financial aid. There are also various loans available to help pay for the flight training. For more information please contact the ASU Student Financial Assistance Office at (480) 727-1041.
What type of housing is available?
There is a wide range of housing available here on campus from studio apartments to four bedroom homes. For more information, visit the Housing page.
Do all of your classes have to be taken at the Polytechnic campus?
It is recommended due to scheduling conflicts that you take your courses here at the Polytechnic campus, though you may take some of your general studies courses at other campuses. All AMT Program courses are offered only at the Polytechnic campus.
How do I find an advisor?
If you are a perspective student, one of our faculty members can meet with you to discuss any questions you might have regarding our program. If you are a current student all of our faculty members are advisors. When you enroll in AMT 101, a faculty advisor will be assigned to you. For general studies questions, please contact the College of Technology and Innovation at (480) 727-1874.