Aviation Management

The Associate in Applied Science in Aviation Management program at Harper College provides you with the training and background knowledge you need to step into leadership roles in the aviation industry. Through this program, you'll develop the communication, math, planning, logistical skills needed to succeed in management roles, while learning about aviation-specific topics, such as security, air traffic control, industry regulations, and more. Coursework can be completed in five semesters for full-time students.

                        Aviation Management Job Duties:
                        
                     

                        Manage the day-to-day activities of an airport or airline, including scheduling flights
                              and coordinating ground services
Implement airfield safety procedures, maintain flight records, and apply knowledge
                              of weather information
Plan and coordinate airfield construction
Hiring, train, and develop staff, including pilots, ground crew, and administrative
                              personnel
Implement strategies to improve passenger services, from check-in to boarding and
                              in-flight services

                     

What can I do with an degree in aviation management?

An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Management opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities within the aviation industry, in areas like airport management, airline operations, and aviation safety. Aviation managers may oversee day-to-day airport operations, manage airline logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, or even working in customer service and ground support management. Job titles include:

Airport Operations Manager
Cargo Supervisor
In-flight Services Supervisor

The degree also provides a solid foundation for continuing your education and advancing to higher-level positions in aviation administration, air traffic control, or airport planning and development.

Make aviation industry connections

As part of the Aviation Management program at Harper, employers are provided with the opportunity to visit classes within the program to provide an overview of their organization and hiring needs. Employers are also able to have one-on-one meetings with students who they believe are the best fit for internships, full-time or other positions within their companies.

Degree curriculum

This 60 credit-hour program is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the managerial requirements, qualifications, and procedures of the various available roles in aviation and will prepare students for management positions within the aviation industry. This program will provide support in the development and growth of students who are currently in and/or seeking to enter the aviation industry. Students will work with people, processes and information required to develop a broad set of skills to build a successful career in aviation management.

First semester

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
AVM100	Introduction to Aviation Management	3
AVM107	History of Aviation	3
AVM112	Aviation Security Management	3
ENG101	Composition	3
MTH097	Basic Technical Mathematics [see footnote 1]	3

Second semester

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
AVM211	Aviation Management II	3
AVM214	Aviation Safety Management and Regulations	3
AVM222	Airport Planning and Management	3
GEG150	Introduction to Geospatial Technologies	3
SCM101	Supply Chain Management	3

Third semester

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
AVM221	Air Traffic Control Systems	3
AVM226	Aircraft Maintenance Management	3
SCM123	Transportation	3
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology [See footnote 2]
AAS	AAS General Education Elective [See footnote 3]	2

Fourth semester

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
AVM203	Aviation Career Preparation	3
AVM232	Civil Aviation	3
AVM234	Aviation Human Factors and Safety	3
AVM239	Transportation Labor Relations	3
MGT205	Leadership	3

Total Credits: 60

1) Students must take MTH 097 or MTH 101 or higher.

2) This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.

3) One 3 credit-hour AAS General Education elective is required. See full list of AAS General Education Electives.

Enroll in the Aviation Management AAS program today!

To learn more about aviation management courses at Harper College, contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form or apply now.

Additional aviation training and educational opportunities

Interested in Aviation Ground School? Courses are offered periodically through Harper College Community Education. Learn more.