Four-year degree vs. training school
Degree and Curriculum Planning
Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity
Airline Operations Simulation Center
Aviation Links
Follow the steps below to learn everything you can about studying aviation and the resulting career path that a degree in aviation can provide.
1. Do your homework—Use the Internet to research aviation as a career, talk to people in the field, and decide whether aviation is the career path for you. The U.S. Department of Labor offers the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which is a good place to begin your research. It includes the nature of the work, working conditions, and salary information.
Take a tour of The Ohio State University Airport and the aviation facilities available to you. View video
2. Visit Ohio State's Department of Aviation—There’s no substitute for the experience of stepping foot on campus and meeting the people who live, learn, and work here. This site is dedicated to helping future Ohio State students and students who want to learn more about the university. Click here to schedule a visit to campus.
3. Make an appointment to learn more:
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If you think you may be interested in a career in aviation,
and wish to learn more about what the industry has to offer,
contact Jim Oppermann at (614) 688-8746 or at oppermann.1@osu.edu
and/or Robyn Litvay at (614) 688-4177 or at litvay.1@osu.edu.
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If you are interested in becoming a pilot, contact our Chief Flight Instructor Candi Robi (614-292-5286,
croby@osuairport.org) or our Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Brandon Mann (614-292-5665,
bmann@osuairport.org)
for information about Ohio State’s flight education program.
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If you are certain that Aviation is the career path for you,
and would like information regarding the Aviation curriculum and degree options,
contact Dr. Chuck Patterson, academic advisor, at (614) 292-2405 or at patterson.13@osu.edu.
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If you would like information regarding Ohio State University Admissions, Applications or
Enrollment go to the Ohio State University (www.osu.edu) homepage and click on Future Students or call 614-292-3980.
If you are already a student at Ohio State, contact any of the above to discuss your options.
