Your Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in professional piloting is a two-year program designed to prepare you for required FAA written exams for piloting certificate ratings.
Program coursework will develop your knowledge through a series of aviation piloting courses in ground school for private and commercial flying, arctic survival, weather and aircraft maintenance. Rated pilots or military aviators may be eligible for credit based upon experience and FAA certificates.
UAF does not offer flight instruction.
Aviation Technology (Minor)
The minor in aviation technology is designed provide you the opportunity to become familiar with the aviation field, with particular emphasis on the use of aviation as a tool and economic process within the Alaska environment.
This minor is a great choice for Bachelor of Arts degree-seeking students who need to satisfy their minor requirement or Associate of Arts students who want to explore aviation technology as an area of interest.
