All graduates of the program in aviation will have developed a depth of understanding of the Aviation industry and been afforded the opportunity to prepare for an aviation-related professional career following graduation.
Unlock Your Dreams: Become a Helicopter Pilot at OU
Have you ever dreamed of soaring through the skies as a helicopter pilot? Now you can turn that dream into reality. Enroll in OU's premier Helicopter Pilot Program and embark on an exhilarating journey to a high-flying career.
The Board of Regents approved a new professional pilot–helicopter track option in the summer of 2024 for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies. The new option aims to provide students with comprehensive flight training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become proficient helicopter pilots and feed the industry need for pilots. If you are interested in learning more, please email aviation@ou.edu.
Students who fly at OU train in Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, which features the very latest in aviation technology. Students will be prepared through a commercial and instrument rating.
Are you a prospective student interested in OU’s Helicopter Pilot program?
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Specially designed for students who want a career as a pilot.
Students who fly at OU train in a modern fleet of aircraft, which features the very latest in aviation technology. Students will be prepared through a multi-engine, commercial rating and a required turbine transition course.
Please be aware that we have a limited number of flight slots for pilot students. Admission to this concentration is limited and competitive.
All graduates of the program in aviation will have developed a depth of understanding of the Aviation industry and been afforded the opportunity to prepare for an aviation-related professional career following graduation.
Fixed wing flight major applications are accepted during the fall term application timeframe only. Due to the limited number of flight slots OU has each fall, the demand for one of these slots is great.
Fixed wing flight major applications are accepted during the fall term application timeframe only. Due to the limited number of flight slots OU has each fall, the demand for one of these slots is great.
Getting your FAA First or Second-Class Medical Certificate completed as early as possible is strongly advised. The FAA medical branch is often backlogged. If the Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) defers your application for minor reasons (e.g., history of asthma, ADHD, mild vision issues, or certain medications), getting a Special Issuance or waiver can take anywhere from 3 to 10 months. If an applicant receives a flight slot, but does not have a medical certificate by 1 May 2027, they will lose their flight slot.
If you are pursuing a Private Pilot Certificate and want credit for both the Private Pilot Ground and Flight courses, you must have your Private Pilot Certificate NLT 1 May 2027. If you do not have it by this date, you will be required to take both the Private Pilot Ground and Flight courses at OU.
Specially designed for students who want a career in the business side of the Aviation Industry.
This concentration trains students to become commercial or corporate pilots and includes a general business minor to further diversify their skill sets. The aviation management concentration has options that span from the flight deck to the boardroom.
Please be aware that we have a limited number of flight slots for flight students. Admission to this concentration is limited and competitive.
If you’re planning to choose Aviation Management – Flying concentration, applications are accepted during the fall term application timeframe only. Due to the limited number of flight slots OU has each fall, the demand for one of these slots is great.
Specially designed for students who want a career in the business side of the Aviation Industry.
The School of Aviation offers this option for students who don’t wish to fly but are interested in meeting the growing demands for aviation management positions. This concentration also includes a general business minor upon completion.
Specially designed for students who want a career dealing with the safety and control of commercial flight operations.
Our Air Traffic Management program is now an Enhanced AT-CTI school. The Enhanced AT-CTI program enables qualified University of Oklahoma’s School of Aviation graduates to proceed directly to FAA air traffic control facility on-the-job training. These students will bypass the FAA Academy while completing all necessary background checks, medical clearances, and skills assessments during their degree program. OU is proud to be the first institution offering this four-year program. This concentration also includes a general business minor upon graduation.
The FAA plans to hire between 800 and 1,100 new Air Traffic Controllers per year for at least the next ten years (FAA Controller Workforce Plan, 2021), and qualified graduates from FAA Approved Enhanced AT-CTI colleges and universities will proceed directly to an FAA air traffic facility on-the-job training. OU’s Air Traffic Management program is a well-rounded Aviation Management degree that teaches all options of Air Traffic Control in the classroom and dynamic simulation.
