Aeronautical Technology
Aeronautical Technology
You can earn your 鶹Ʒ bachelor’s degree in aeronautical technology in two years if you already have an aviation-related Vincennes University associate's degree. Your Purdue coursework builds on the skills you learned during your first two years at Vincennes while it expands your career options. Your classes and labs will also be at the Aviation Technology Center at the Indianapolis International Airport.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Flexible curriculum based on your career goals
- Internship and other work experience opportunities at aviation-related companies surrounding Indianapolis International Airport
- Access to Aviation Technology Center labs: Advanced Composites Laboratory, Air Traffic Control/Computer Laboratory, FAA-approved flight simulator, Avionics Laboratory, Non-Destructive Testing Laboratory, and Materials Processing Laboratory
WHERE TO STUDY
This major is available at the following Polytechnic locations:
Program Details
How it Works
2 YEARS AT VINCENNES
Aviation Flight
Earn FAA ratings and certificates including private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine and flight instructor in two years.
- 250 hours of flight time
- 30 hours of simulator time
- 35 multi-engine hours
- Fly 3 times per week
Aviation Maintenance
Get certified and earn your associate’s degree, and be prepared for a job market that’s in need of your skills.
- 22-month program
- FAA certification in Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
- Small class sizes
- 100% job placement
2 YEARS AT Purdue
Aviation Flight
Graduates will be prepared to support the mission of aviation companies for professional aviation skills, safety, efficient operations and profitability.
- Work on bachelor’s degree while working as a flight instructor toward the goal of 1250 hours total time
- Vincennes credits transfer one-for-one into the bachelor’s degree program
- Earn a Purdue bachelor’s degree in two years of additional study while paying Vincennes University tuition rates
Aviation Maintenance
Continue learning at our facility and earn your Aeronautical Technology bachelor’s degree from 鶹Ʒ
- 60+ Vincennes credits transfer into the bachelor’s degree program
- Expand your career advancement opportunities and earning potential
- Earn a Purdue bachelor’s degree in two years of additional study while paying Vincennes University tuition rates
Potential Employers
Boeing, Inc.
Caterpillar, Inc.
Cummins, Inc.
GE Aviation
Potential Job Titles
Airframe design engineer
Logistics engineer
Integration engineer
Reliability engineer
EVERY GIANT LEAP STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP
