The Associate of Science Degree in Aviation Management prepares students for professional careers in the Aviation Industry. Graduates may seek employment with airlines, Airports, aircraft manufacturers or the FAA. The graduate will also be well prepared to continue their education at eh baccalaureate level.
The aviation industry contributes more than $150 billion annually to the U.S. economy and employs more than one million people across the country, according to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). In the high-powered aviation industry, the key staff, operational, and executive positions are awarded to professionals who display a thorough knowledge of aviation as well as an exceptional aptitude for business.
The Nashua Community College Associate of Science in Aviation Management will cover major facets of business management and aviation including Aviation Economics, Aeronautical Science, Aviation Business Management, Human Factors in Aviation, Aviation Safety, and Aviation Legislation.
Technical Standards: Please refer to the Technical Standards section in this catalog for details regarding this program.
Upon completion of the degree in Aviation Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Economics.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aeronautical Science.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Business Management.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Human Factors in Aviation.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Safety.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to Aviation Legislation.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.