Program Overview
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Aviation and Leadership from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) while completing your aviation program at EMU Lancaster in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
This four-year bachelor's degree combines professional flight training with leadership education, preparing students for careers as professional pilots and aviation leaders. Flight training is provided in partnership with Aero-Tech Services, Inc. at Lancaster Airport (KLNS).
Students develop the flight credentials, leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and professional experience needed to succeed in a rapidly changing aviation industry.
Students will…
- Begin flight training in your first semester.
- Train through EMU's flight-training partnership with Aero-Tech Services at Lancaster Airport.
- Complete professional pilot certifications as part of the degree pathway.
- Benefit from EMU's FAA Part 141 program and the opportunity to qualify for the 1,000-hour Restricted ATP pathway.
- Learn in small classes and progress through the program with a cohort of fellow aviation students.
- Build relationships with experienced aviation faculty and industry professionals.
- Prepare for airline and professional aviation career opportunities.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) academic program listed below is designed to prepare students for a career in a licensed profession upon completion of the program. A professional license is typically required for graduates of this program to practice and/or gain employment in this field. If you are considering applying to this program and plan to be licensed outside of Virginia, please read the following information regarding educational requirements for professional licensure in the U.S. states, commonwealths, and territories.
Aviation
Flight Education Program Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
shows how the provider meets the academic and regulatory requirements of the Federal
Aviation Regulations. The criteria approved by the FAA include curriculum content,
training facilities, training equipment, and instructor qualifications. To meet the
curriculum requirements for the FAA, standards have been established for each flight
certificate offered by EMU. These standards must be met before the students can be
eligible to take FAA Oral/Practical tests, also known as check rides. Flight fees
are assessed at hourly rates and are reviewed for possible adjustment at least annually.
Prices do not include costs of FAA Knowledge test fees and check ride examiner fees.
These costs are paid directly to individuals or companies that are independent of
EMU. To make flight training more accessible, flight fees are charged to the student
by EMU, enabling the student to apply for grants and loans on this significant portion
of their program expenses. EMU is then invoiced by the flight training provider, Aero-Tech Services,
Inc., for these flight fees.
This training leads to examination for federal certification as a Commercial Pilot. This credential is required by the FAA to pilot U.S. registered aircraft as a professional crew member.
EMU’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation and Leadership program is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Science under 14 CFR Part 141.
The Program meets requirements and qualifies graduates to sit for licensure exam in
all 50 states.
Tuition
Our non-profit status means that we affirm our responsibility to provide affordable access to higher education with reasonable tuition costs and minimal fees, allowing more students to earn their degree and in turn, benefit our community for the greater good.
- See our low tuition and fees.
- This program is eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
Scholarships
See our list of local, regional and national scholarships. Deadlines are subject to change, so be sure to research current dates and requirements.
