Overview

About Aeronautics - Flight Science (Professional Pilot) program from Saint Louis University

Advanced students further their studies of larger aircrafts in a state-of-the-art Canadair Regional Jet-700 simulator. Students receive a holistic education that includes foundational and advanced courses in flight science and aviation management rounded out by the traditional core classes and elective courses.

Additional program highlights include:

Saint Louis University is the only Jesuit university in the United States to offer aviation science degrees, and students are offered a much more well-rounded curriculum to educate the whole person.
The flight training is conducted out of St. Louis Downtown Airport which is located between Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and Scott Air Force Base, providing aviation students with a complex and dynamic environment to learn to fly in.
The test scores achieved by the aviation students on the FAA knowledge and practical tests required for certification or ratings on average exceed the national average test scores.

The Department of Aviation Science has been granted a Letter of Authorization from the FAA making graduates eligible for a maximum reduction of 500 hours towards the 1,500-hour requirement for the Airline Transport Pilot Certiﬁcate.

Careers

Beneﬁts of SLU's flight science concentration include several internship and career opportunities. Parks College's Department of Aviation Science provides valuable internship opportunities with Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and other carriers. Other corporate internships are also available. These internships are highly competitive.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Orientation

Philosophy: Self and Reality

General Psychology

Aviation Weather
Business Technology Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

SLU will continue accepting applications while space is available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 1153 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application.

If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay.

There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU.

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48100 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48100 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About Aeronautics - Flight Science (Professional Pilot) program from Saint Louis University

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Saint Louis

Funding

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