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FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
Aviation PROGRAM

Soar Higher

West Virginia’s Only Professional Flight Degree Program

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Does This Sound Like You?

Imagine earning your college degree while learning to fly from day one.
At Fairmont State University, you don’t just study aviation — you live it.

Our Professional Flight concentration is the only program of its kind in West Virginia, combining a Bachelor of Science in Aviation with real-world flight training at the Aviation Center of Excellence (ACE), located at the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport.

From your first semester to graduation, you’ll be guided by experienced faculty in small classes with an exceptionally low student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personal attention, hands-on learning, and the support you need to reach your full potential.

If this sounds like you, Fairmont State’s Aviation program is where you belong.

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Why Study Aviation
at Fairmont State?

Fly from Your First Semester

Students begin flight training immediately, building skills through:

  • One-on-one instruction with certified Flight Instructors
  • Ground school in the classroom
  • Progressive flight experience all four years

You’ll graduate with far more than a diploma — you’ll leave as a confident, capable aviation professional.

Affordable,
High-Quality Degrees

Get a world-class education at one of West Virginia’s most affordable universities.

Small Class Sizes,
Big Opportunities

With an average of just 15 students per faculty member, you’ll receive individualized support.

Hands-On Faculty Mentorship

Our professors are not just teachers — they’re mentors, researchers, and industry professionals guiding you every step of the way.

Career Opportunities

A Degree That Sets You Apart
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Aviation with a focus on Aviation Management, while completing the flight hours needed for:

  • Private Pilot
  • Instrument Rating
  • Commercial Pilot
  • Multi-Engine
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
  • CFII and MEI Instructor Certifications

This powerful combination makes you highly competitive in today’s aviation job market.

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Ready for takeoff?

Become a Falcon.
Become a Pilot.

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