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Aviation-Pilot/Flight Operations (BBA)

Lift Your Career to New Heights with an Aviation Degree in Flight Operations

Earn your aviation degree in Flight Operations (BBA). The flight training is done through a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved, 141-flight training school, conveniently located nearby to Marywood’s campus.

Students who have aircraft operations training and have achieved any of the aforementioned FAA Ratings upon enrollment will receive Marywood University credits in the appropriate ratings area.

We offer the following ratings:

Prospective Students interested in majoring in Business Administration (BBA) in Pilot/Flight Operations, which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies, must consult the FAA regulations regarding medical certification.

Students are  responsible  for obtaining an FAA medical certificate in order to fly solo, in compliance with FAA requirements. 

Program Highlights

Get Your Aviation Management Degree In Philadelphia

Marywood University has expanded its longstanding Aviation programs into the Philadelphia area at Blue Bell Airport. This expansion offers you the perfect opportunity to achieve your dream of becoming a pilot or airline/airport leader while earning your business degree online—all in one integrated program!
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Flight Training

The FlyGateway Partnership provides aviation students with a wealth of resources, enabling them to train on aircraft and in facilities that will provide a training experience of the highest standard as they work toward their goal of becoming professional pilots.

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Ranked #5 among "Top Ten Flight Schools"

In 2023, Marywood University’s Aviation Management program was ranked #5 among the “2023 Top Ten Flight Schools and Universities in Pennsylvania” by Academic Ground, an online international scholarship finder service aimed at helping students find scholarships and grants.

A man in a flight simulator.

I’ve had a great experience at Marywood, the professors are great and it feels like a family atmosphere.

Yousf Almoumin '20

Top Career Paths

  • Airport Manager

  • Air Traffic Controller

  • Commercial Airline Pilot

  • Aerospace Engineer

Top Employers

  • Airports

  • Commercial Airline Companies

  • Federal Department of Transportation

  • Flight Safety International

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Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Aviation Management and Pilot/Flight Operations is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is accredited by the the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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