BS Aviation Operations

At Lynn University, the BS in Aviation Operations is designed to immerse you in the real workings of the aviation industry, giving you practical skills, hands-on experience, and direct exposure to the latest technologies in airport, airline, and air traffic operations. You’ll learn in Boca Raton, right next to a major airport, and your courses are taught by aviation professionals with advanced degrees and real-world experience. The program blends business, technology, and operational training so you’ll graduate ready to tackle the complex challenges of modern aviation.

You’ll build your expertise and professional confidence through these specific experiential learning opportunities:

• College of Aeronautics facilities: Study in Lynn’s College of Aeronautics, with access to dedicated classrooms, simulation labs, and the resources of Boca Raton Airport.

• Simulation-based learning: Use digital tools and simulation technology in courses like Primary Flight Theory, Aviation Weather, and Aviation Safety to practice real-world scenarios and emergency response procedures.

• Specialised aviation courses: Take specialised courses in airport management, air traffic control, airline operations, aviation law, and aviation technology, ensuring you gain operational knowledge across the industry.

• Aviation internship: Complete the AVS 498 Aviation Internship, where you’ll apply your classroom learning in a real aviation workplace—building your résumé and professional network before graduation.

• Group projects and case studies: Participate in group projects and case studies that simulate airport operations, risk management, and crisis response, preparing you for teamwork in the field.

• Expert faculty: Learn from faculty with Flight Instructor ratings and advanced academic backgrounds, providing mentorship and insider knowledge of the industry.

• Research resources: Access Lynn’s library and digital resources for research in aviation operations, regulations, and business analytics.

• Customizable electives: Use electives to pursue flight training and earn pilot ratings if you choose, with the flexibility to tailor your degree toward your career goals.

Graduates of Lynn University’s BS in Aviation Operations program are well-prepared for diverse careers such as airport managers, flight operations managers, air traffic controllers, and aviation safety inspectors. This program offers a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry’s operational, managerial, and regulatory aspects.

• Career guidance and support: You’ll benefit from personalised academic advising and career services that connect you with internships and job opportunities in the aviation sector.

• Internship experience: The program includes an aviation internship course, providing hands-on experience and professional networking.

• Expert instruction: Lynn offers small class sizes and instruction from aviation professionals with advanced degrees and flight instructor ratings.

• Strong earning potential: Graduates can expect to enter a growing field where air traffic controllers earn median salaries over $130,000, and airport and flight operations managers typically earn between $70,000 and $100,000 annually.

• Employment outcomes: Lynn University reports strong graduate employment outcomes in aviation-related roles.

• Industry partnerships: Lynn collaborates with local airports and aviation businesses in Boca Raton, offering students real-world exposure and networking opportunities.

• FAA-aligned training: The program aligns with FAA standards and encourages students to pursue FAA certifications through affiliated flight schools.

• Accredited education: Lynn University is regionally accredited, and the aviation operations program adheres to industry standards, ensuring your degree is respected by employers and transferable to graduate programs.

• Comprehensive coursework: You’ll complete coursework in airport management, air traffic basics, aviation law and regulations, aviation safety, airline operations, and business analytics.

• Elective flexibility: Electives allow you to pursue flight training and earn pilot licenses and ratings outside the university if desired.

• Industry readiness: The curriculum prepares you to understand and manage complex aviation operations, regulations, and technologies.

Further academic progression: After earning your BS in Aviation Operations at Lynn University, you can pursue graduate degrees in aviation management, business administration, or specialised aviation fields. You may also advance your career with professional certifications or leadership roles in airport management, airline operations, or aviation safety.