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"What would I mainly learn in school of aviation?"

In school of aviation, students specially study wide ranges of classes such as aviation maintenance, air travel control, unmanned aircraft system, aviation and flying. In addition, aviation graduates enter into special profession. Therefore, the school offers many benefits in undergraduate programs to cultivate talents who can be entered into the professional fields immediately. Students can prepare for official membership test of American Association of Airport Executives, and they can build networks during the enrollment thanks to multiple aviation student clubs in the school. It is beneficial to obtain related special certificate or widely select various research and internship opportunities. It is also important to check whether the school’s curriculum adequately reflects the student’s career goal in advance.

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"Aviation, why is it promising?"

Aviation industry is one of industries where new job groups are being created ass it keeps pace with increase in global travel and changes in aircraft manufacturing industry due to fusion with innovative high technology. In particular, areas of aviation, flight control, aerodynamics, engineering, etc. have shown continuous growth for past few years. It is expected that job growth rate of aviation and commercial pilots is to be 5% by 2024.

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「Jobs for aviation majors」

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Aviation majors mainly work for following job groups.

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▪︎ Aircraft and Spacecraft Designers

They participate in design of aircraft and spacecraft system, and researches in aerodynamic performance of aircraft and building material.

▪︎ Aerospace Technicians

They design, produce and test various aviation system and equipment. They check the adequate operation of satellite, spacecraft, missile and aircraft.

▪︎ Pilots / Flight Controller

They fly aircraft, light plane, helicopter to transport passengers or cargo. They direct activities of cabin crew during the flight, record flight log, and report problems and malfunction of equipment occurring during the flight.

▪︎ Military Aerospace Engineers

They evaluate the design to check whether the product is meeting the engineering principle. They create and test prototype, and check whether they operate per design.

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「Average salary of aviation majors」

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Job growth rate and opportunity of aviation majors vary per detailed segments. According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics, average salary of aviation and commercial pilot is $105,720, and its job growth rate is expected to reach 5% by 2024. Average salary of aviation majors is about $60,270.

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「What would be beneficial other than bachelor’s degree to add expertise」

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For students with goals of majoring in aviation-related fields, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, No. 1 in the sector is the school everyone dreams of. Every summer, Teens camp provided the school is always popular. Summer aviation camp is a overnight program, and it is targeting students in ages of 12 to 18 who are interested in aviation. Aviation related summer camp is largely categorized into following 2 types.

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- Summer Overnight Camps

Students spend time with Embry-Riddle students in the same campus, and they can check whether occupations such as aviation, mechanical engineering, global security or space pilot for NASA suit them. At Daytona Beach Campus and Prescott Campus, Embry-Riddle’s own latest technology is introduced to future pilots, engineers and space pilots. During the camp, students are housed in a dorm under the supervision of counselors and they can share their own college experience with other students.

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- Summer Day Camps

Each week, the camp offers different sessions of aviation, mathematics, robotic engineering, space, etc. along with faculty and graduate students of Embry-Riddle. The camp has been developed by professors of Embry-Riddle, and each camp is supported by current undergraduate and graduate students. During the visit to the campy, students are supervised by counselors and coordinators.

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TOP 3 aviation colleges

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS)

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ㆍExpected tuition : $50,570

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ㆍEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a specialized aviation school located in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is the oldest and the largest aeronautical university in the world. The school was founded in 1926, and in its 5 flight programs, the school offers certificate, associate, bachelor and master’s programs. ERAU has 3 campuses. One is in Florida, another is located in Arizona and the other is ERAU Worldwide & Worldwide Online.

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ㆍSchool feature : The school specially cultivates students who will enter in management, engineering, research, manufacturing and business administration of modern aircraft and support system. Almost all major programs provided by the school can be implemented in other fields of high tech industries.

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ㆍClass curriculum includes followings:

Aviation science – professional pilot / aviation / aerospace and industrial safety / aviation maintenance science / air traffic control / (applied) meteorology / unmanned aircraft science

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PURDUE UNIVERSITY

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ㆍEppected tuition : $28,000

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ㆍPurdue University is an engineering school of state of Indiana, founded in 1869. With enrollment of 37,000, it is the 12^th largest school in US, and it is known as the largest engineering school in US. Among the engineering schools, Purdue is highly regarded as it is ranked at top 5 for its aerospace and aeronautic studies. The school invests a lot for its aviation related studies. Students can receive various practical training from flight to other aviation tasks at the airport owned by Purdue University.

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ㆍSchool feature : If a student wishes to major in aviation, Purdue Polytechnic Institute cultivates students who can provide aircraft and its related services to customers directly. Instead of theoretical studies, practical exercise takes the majority of the training. Students participate in the final phase of aviation service development, and they can work as pilots, airline employees and more.

ㆍClass curriculum includes followings:

Aviation engineering technology / aerospace financial analysis / aviation management and operation / airport management and operation / flight control / professional pilot / unmanned aviation system

STANFORD UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL OF GRADUATE

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ㆍExpected tuition : $20,047

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ㆍFounded in 1883, North Dakota Aviation University has enrollment of about 11,300, and it holds the largest fleet of airplanes. The school uses the latest flight simulator for students to train regardless of season. In addition, students can learn that more accurate communication method and team work capability, and the application of aviation in various fields, as well as flight itself.

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ㆍSchool feature : Air Traffic Management of the school uses virtual controller simulator and radar simulator to enable response capability in various flight conditions. Moreover, the school supports graduates to obtain personal pilot license and forms capability to start working right after the graduation.

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ㆍClass curriculum includes following:

Air traffic control / airport management / aviation management / commercial aviation / unmanned aviation system management

List of colleges with aviation majors

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