Aviation Education Resources

This page has information on several college and educational programs where members can learn more about pursuing aviation careers and degrees.  If there is a college or university you would like to share with the membership, please contact the webmistress.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry Riddle is one of the oldest aviation universities in the United States.  Since 1926, Embry-Riddle has been educating students to become pilots as well as many other aviation career paths like air traffic control, A&P mechanics, aerospace engineering, aviation business administration, and many others.  The main campuses are located in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, but Embry-Riddle also offers their Worldwide Campus, where students can study at one of numerous satellite campuses (here in WA, there are campuses in Renton and on Whidbey Island) or study towards a degree through their online courses.  To learn more about how to take courses through their program, visit https://erau.edu/

University of North Dakota

Located in Fargo, ND, the University of North Dakota John D Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is one of the leading schools of aviation in North America.  A large number of aviation degree programs are offered through UND.  For more information about teh programs and degrees offered at UND, visit http://aero.und.edu/

Green River College

Located here in Auburn, WA, Green River College offers students a variety of degree programs in aviation, including fixed wing commercial pilot, commercial helicopter pilot, air traffic control, airline dispatch, unmanned aerial systems, airport management, and many other aviation career options.  Students can choose to work towards a certificate or an Associates degree in their chosen field of study.  Green River also offers a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Science as well.  To learn more about Green River's Aviation Technology program, visit https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/aviation-technology/