Eastern Kentucky University is the place to be for students who dream of taking flight. Our aviation program is the only one of its kind in Kentucky, and our graduates are some of the industry’s best, most forward-thinking professionals. Learn more about this exciting, in-demand program.
Degree Concentrations
| Bachelor’s | Minors |
| Aerospace Management | Aviation (Flight) |
| Professional Flight | Aerospace Management |
| Aerospace Technology |
Career
Internship Opportunities for Students
- Bluegrass Airport Operations Internship Program
Where are Recent Graduates Employed?
Graduates of the Professional Flight degree are employed at, or prepared for jobs with:
- All major airlines
- All regional airlines
- Many foreign airlines
- Aviation Charter companies
- All five U.S. military services with aviation elements
- Corporate flying jobs with companies owning their own airplane
The Aerospace Management prepares you for careers with hands-on training in operations, scheduling and dispatch at:
- Airports
- Airlines
- Corporate Aviation
- Government agencies such as the FAA, NASA, and NTSB
Career Outlook
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Scholarship Opportunities
Students in the EKU Aviation program are eligible to apply for the following institutional scholarships:
- AirMart Aviation Scholarship
- Patricia Edison Memorial Scholarship
- Robert L. “Bob” Erekson Scholarship in Aviation
- H. Lee Moore Jr. Scholarship
- Tag Veal Memorial Scholarship