Commercial Aviation
Bachelor of Commercial Aviation (B.C.A.) - Flight Operations
Bachelor of Commercial Aviation (B.C.A.) - Aviation Administration
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About the Program
- Prepare for an exciting career in the commercial aviation industry, whether it’s in the air or on the ground.
- For Flight Operations students, you will have access to state-of-the-art flight simulators and professional pilot training at nearby Skyline Aviation.
- For Aviation Administration students, you will have access to various facilities and professionals at San Angelo’s airport, as well as our award-winning ASU faculty.
- Whichever degree track you choose, you will attend classes in our modern facilities and be exposed to the latest in technologically advanced equipment.
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Flight Operations
Aviation Administration
In the Flight Operations degree track, you can expect to earn pilot certifications up to and including:
- Private pilot, single engine
- Private pilot, multi-engine
- Instrument pilot
- Commercial pilot
- Certified flight instructor
- Instrument instructor
In the Aviation Administration degree track, you will learn and develop:
- Aviation Administration theory and practices
- Communication skills
- Time-management skills
- Ethical standards
- Social responsibility
- A global perspective

Destination 225˚ Program
ASU is a partner in the Southwest Airlines Destination 225˚ pilot recruitment program. If you are accepted into the program and fulfill the requirements, upon earning your B.C.A. degree at ASU you will enter a defined pathway toward a career with Southwest Airlines. You can apply for the program as early as your sophomore year.
Program Faculty
Our diverse on-campus faculty bring real-world experience to the classroom and offer a comprehensive view of aviation administration and operations.
Skyline Aviation is a Part 141 Flight School with professional instructors and the latest in aircraft, simulators and instructional equipment.
Career Opportunities
Begin working in the aviation industry as soon as you graduate. Federal studies project there will be a need for nearly 800,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.
There will also be a high demand for airport, logistics and aviation managers, as well as in fixed-base operations and other administrative areas throughout the commercial aviation industry.

Our Courses
Both degree tracks consist of 120 credit hours of coursework.
The Flight Operations track also requires a minimum of 250 logged flight hours. These are separate, and can be purchased at the beginning of the semester when flight training is required. You can also purchase additional hours to gain proficiency.