Aviation Business Administration

The Aviation Operations Program integrates simulator flight training with rigorous academic study, providing a strong foundation for leadership positions within the aviation industry. The program emphasizes a combination of the technical fundamentals of flight, airport operations, human factors, group dynamics, and safety in order to enhance students’ development of situational awareness, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Miramar College’s Aviation Operations Program meets all requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 141 Pilot Ground School. Upon completion of the program, students are able to complete the FAA Airmen Knowledge Tests for multiple pilot certificates. Flexible course selection and multiple degree and certificate options are available to prepare the student for a variety of career paths in the aviation industry, including commercial pilot, airport management, unmanned systems, human factors, and many more. 

10 students earned this degree between 2013-14 and 2016-17. Enrollment in the courses themselves is significantly higher because the courses apply to a variety of other majors and transfer requirements.

Students who complete the Aviation Operations program will be able to:

 • Demonstrate preparedness to complete, or continued preparation for, the respective Federal Aviation Administration written examination.

 • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience for employment in an aviation-related career field.

The following is an abbreviated list of the myriad of career training options the Aviation Operations Program prepares its graduates to embark upon:

• Airline Management

• Airport Management

• Airport Security

• Air Traffic Control

• Border Patrol

• Commercial Airline Pilot

• Corporate Pilot

• Ag Pilot, Dispatcher

• Banner Towing

• Certificated Flight Instructor

• Airline Flight Operations

• Federal Aviation Administration

• Gate Agent

• Fixed Base Operator Management

• Flying Club Management

• Flight Attendant

• Flight Operations Supervisor

• Unmanned Aircraft Operations

• Transportation Security Administration

Overview of Revisions: Removal of AVIA 277D from restricted electives. The course is being deactivated at Miramar because it is no longer compliant with state regulation.