Revised: 7/31/2024
Institutions Authorized to Certify its Graduates for an Airline Transport Pilot
(ATP) Certificate with Reduced Aeronautical Experience
Graduates of an institution of higher education that have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to
certify graduates may be eligible to apply for a restricted privileges airline transport pilot (R-ATP) certificate. The total flight
time requirements for a restricted privileges ATP Certificate based on a degree with an aviation major are found in
§ 61.160.
• 1,000 hours for a graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree with an aviation major and meets the remaining requirements of
§ 61.160(b);
• 1,250 hours for a graduate who holds an associate’s degree with an aviation major and meets the remaining requirements of
§ 61.160(c); and
• 1,250 hours for a graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree with aviation major and meets the remaining requirements of
§ 61.160(d).
• Once an institution of higher education is issued its Letter of Authorization (LOA), the FAA will enter the institution of higher
education on the list below, found at:
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/atp/media/Institutional_Authority_List.pdf
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Academy College
Bloomington,
Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Commercial Aviation
Aviation Operations
Commercial Pilot
Aviation Flight
Accrediting Commission
of
Career Schools and
Colleges
9/8/2014
Revised:
4/2/2021
Aims Community College
Greeley,
Colorado
Associates of Applied
Science
Associates of Applied
Science
Professional Pilot
General Aviation Pilot
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
3/24/2014
Revised
2/3/2023
American Winds College
of Aeronautics
Akron, Ohio
Associate Degree of Applied
Science
Associate Degree of Applied
Science
Associate Degree of Applied
Science
Aeronautics
Rotary Transition
Aeronautical Instruction
American Council of
Continuing Education
and Training
5/15/2018
Revised
8/20/2019
Andrews University
Berrien Springs,
Michigan
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Technology
Associate of Technology
Aviation Management-Flight
Aviation-Flight and Maintenance
Aviation-Flight
Aviation-Flight
Higher Learning
Commission
10/17/2018
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Arizona State University
Mesa,
Arizona
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aeronautical Management
Technology-
Professional
Flight Concentration
Aeronautical Management
Technology
-
Air Transportation
Air Traffic Management
North Central
Association
Higher
Learning Commission
1/13/2014
Revised
3/15/2023
Asheville Buncombe
Technical Community
College
Asheville, North
Carolina
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science
Aviation Management
Career Pilot Technology
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
5/5/2015
Revised:
9/21/2021
Auburn University
Auburn,
Alabama
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration,
Aviation
Management Option
Business Administration, Professional
Flight
Management Option
Professional Flight
Aviation Management
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
9/11/2013
Revised
11/27/2023
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Averett University
Danville,
Virginia
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aerospace Management:
Concentration in Flight Operations
Aerospace Management:
Concentration in Aerospace
Management / Criminal Justice
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
1/17/2014
Aviator College of
Aeronautical
Science and
Technology
Fort
Pierce,
Florida
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Aeronautical Science
Aeronautical Science
Accrediting Commission
of Career Schools and
Colleges
11/29/2013
Revised
9/1/2023
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Science
Aviation Sciences
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
2/18/2016
Revised
1/10/2024
Big Bend Community
College
Moses Lake,
Washington
Associate in Applied
Science
Associate in Arts and
Science
Aviation
Aviation
Northwest Commission
on
Colleges and
Universities
12/8/2015
Revised
1/4/2016
Bowling Green State
University
Bowling Green,
Ohio
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Major in Aviation Studies,
Specialization in Flight Technology and
Operations
Major in Aviation Studies,
Specialization in Aviation Management
and Operations
Major in Aviation Studies,
Specialization in Aviation Engineering
Technology
North Central
Association
Higher
Learning Commission
4/9/2014
Revised
6/10/2020
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Bridgewater State
University
Bridgewater,
Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Science: Flight
Training
Aviation Science: Aviation
Management
New England
Association of Colleges
and Schools
5/29/2014
Revised
12/4/2023
Broward College
Pembroke
Pines, Florida
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot Technology
Aviation Administration-Commercial
Pilot Specialization
Aeronautical Sciences
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
7/18/2014
Revised
3/23/2017
California Aeronautical
University
Ventura,
California
Bachelor of Science
Associates of Science
Aeronautics
Aviation
Accrediting Commission
for Career Colleges and
Schools (ACCSC)
3/3/2016
Revised
6/21/2023
California Baptist
University
Riverside,
California
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Flight
Aviation Management
WASC Accrediting
Commission
Initial
Issuance
7/28/2016
Expired
1/31/2018
Reissued
8/8/2021
Revised
6/3/2023
Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas
Associate of Applied Science
Aviation Science
Southern Commission
on
Colleges and Schools
,
Commission on Colleges
3/28/2014
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Central Washington
University
Ellensburg,
Washington
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Commercial Pilot
Professional Pilot-Flight
Officer
Professional Pilot
Aviation Management –
Executive Pilot
Specialization
Northwest Commission
of
Colleges and
Universities
3/28/2014
Revised
12/4/2023
Charleston Southern
University
Charleston,
South Carolina
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot
Aerospace Management
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
12/20/2022
Clover Park Technical
College
Puyallup,
Washington
Associates of Applied
Technologies/Sciences
Associates of Applied
Technologies/Sciences
Professional Pilot
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Northwest Commission
on Colleges and
Universities
8/30/2019
Cochise Community
College
Douglas,
Arizona
Associate of General
Studies
Associate of Applied Science
Professional Pilot Technology
Professional Pilot Technology
The Higher Learning
Commission of the
North central
Association of Colleges
and Schools
8/18/2014
Revised
11/27/2023
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction,
Colorado
Associates in Applied Science
Aviation Technology Fixed Wing
Programs
Northwest Commission
on Colleges and
Universities
5/7/2018
Revised
9/29/2022
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Colorado Northwestern
Community College
Rangely,
Colorado
Associate of Science
Aviation Technology
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools
5/7/2014
Revised
11/27/2023
Community College of
Allegheny County
West Mifflin,
Pennsylvania
Associates Degree
Associates Degree
Aviation Technology
Aviation Management
Middle States
Commission
on Higher
Education
2/13/2020
Revised
5/30/23
Community College of
Baltimore County
Catonsville,
Maryland
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Air Traffic Control
Flight Operations Management
Aircraft Dispatcher
Professional Pilot-Airplane
Professional Pilot-Helicopter
Middle States
Commission on Higher
Education
2/15/2018
Revised
4/5/2022
Community College of
Beaver
County
Beaver Falls,
Pennsylvania
Applied Associate of
Science
Associate of Science
Professional Pilot
Advanced Piloting
Middle States
Commission
on Higher
Education
8/28/2014
Revised
7/30/2024
Delaware State University
Dover,
Delaware
Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Bachelor of Science in
Aviation
Concentration in Aviation Management
Concentration in Professional
Pilot
Middle States
Commission
on Higher
Education
7/8/2014
Revised
9/23/2019
Delta State University
Cleveland,
Mississippi
Bachelor of Commercial
Aviation
Bachelor of Commercial
Aviation
Aviation Management
Flight Operations
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
4/7/2014
Revised
9/23/2019
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Eastern Kentucky
University
Richmond,
Kentucky
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation - Professional Flight
Concentration
Aviation, Professional Flight - MEL
Concentration
Aerospace Technology
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
7/7/2015
Revised
5/29/2019
Eastern Mennonite
University
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science
Leadership and Organizational
Management with Aviation
Concentration
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
8/7/2018
Revised
6/13/2022
Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University-
Prescott Campus
Prescott,
Arizona
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aeronautical Science
Aeronautics
Air Traffic Management
Applied Meteorology
Southern Association of
Colleges and
Schools
2/25/2015
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical
University-
Daytona Beach Campus
Daytona Beach,
Florida
Master of Science in
Aeronautics
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot
Applied Meteorology
Air Traffic Management
Aviation Maintenance Science
Aerospace Studies
Aeronautics
Aeronautical Science
Operational Meteorology
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
4/6/2015
Revised
10/2/2023
Elizabeth City State
University
Elizabeth City,
North Carolina
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Science with Major in Flight
Education
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
3/23/2021
Revised
12/20/2022
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, West
Virginia
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Technology
Aviation Admin-Professional Flight
Option
Aviation Admin-Management Option
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools
3/9/2016
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale,
New York
Bachelor of Science
Aeronautical Science-
Professional Pilot
Middle States
Commission of
Higher Education
3/28/2014
Revised
2/13/2020
Florida Institute of
Technology
Melbourne,
Florida
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Aeronautical Science with Flight Option
Aviation Management-Flight Option
Aviation Meteorology-Flight
Option
Human Factors in Safety-Flight Option
Aeronautical Science with Commercial
Pilot Minor
Aviation Human Factors and Safety
with Commercial Pilot Minor
Aviation Management with Commercial
Pilot Minor
Aviation Meteorology Commercial Pilot
Minor
Aviation Meteorology with Flight
Option
Aeronautical Science with Flight Option
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
11/15/2013
Revised
10/14/2023
Florida State College at
Jacksonville
Jacksonville,
Florida
Associate of Science
Professional Pilot Technology
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
3/23/2017
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Fox Valley Technical
College
Oshkosh,
Wisconsin
Associate of Aeronautics
Aeronautics-Pilot Training
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools
9/3/2015
Revised
9/29/2022
Gallatin State College of
Montana State University
Bozeman,
Montana
Associate of Applied Science
Aviation
Northwest Commission
on Colleges and
Universities
7/29/2016
Gateway Technical
College
Kenosha,
Wisconsin
Associate of Applied Science
Aeronautics-Pilot Training
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools
7/7/2015
Green River College
Auburn,
Washington
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Applied Science
Aeronautical Science
Aviation Technology
Northwest Commission
on Colleges and
Universities
5/14/2014
Revised
12/4/2023
Henderson State
University
Arkadelphia,
Arkansas
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Maintenance
Management
Aviation Management
Professional Pilot
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, Higher
Learning Commission
12/12/2013
Revised
6/13/2024
Hesston College
Hesston, Kansas
Associate of Applied Arts and
Sciences
Aviation-Professional Pilot
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, Higher
Learning Commission
12/12/2016
Revised
5/20/2022
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Indiana State University
Terre Haute,
Indiana
Bachelor of Science
Professional Aviation Flight Technology
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
6/26/2015
Revised
6/3/2023
InterAmerican University
of Puerto Rico
San Juan,
Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Airway Sciences
Aircraft Systems Management
Middle States
Commission on Higher
Education
9/3/2015
Revised
6/16/2021
Iowa Lakes Community
College
Estherville,
Iowa
Associate of Applied Sciences
Aviation Airport Management
North Central
Association of Colleges
and
Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
6/13/2017
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville,
Florida
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Management and Flight
Operations
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
9/17/2016
Revised
1/4/2019
Kansas State University
Salina
Salina,
Kansas
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Aviation Technology:
Professional Pilot
Associate of Applied Science in
Aviation
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
12/29/2014
Revised
6/6/2023
Kent State University
Stow,
Ohio
Bachelor of Science
Aeronautics
Professional Pilot
Aeronautical Studies
Air Traffic and Airspace Management
Aviation Management
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight
Operations
Aviation Maintenance Management
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, Higher
Learning Commission
3/11/2014
Revised
5/21/2024
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Lehigh-Carbon Community
College
Allentown, PA
Associate of Applied Science
Professional Pilot
Middle States
Commission on Higher
Education
7/14/2016
Revised
4/11/2019
LeTourneau University
Longview,
Texas
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Air Traffic Management, Professional Flight
Concentration
Professional Flight
Aeronautical Science
Professional Flight-Aviation Maintenance
Concentration
Professional Flight-Aviation Maintenance
Concentration with Flight Instructor Single-
Engine Minor
Professional Flight-Aviation Maintenance
Concentration with Flight Instructor Multi-
Engine Minor
Professional Flight, with Flight Instructor
Multiengine Minor
Mission Aviation
Mission Aviation with Flight Concentration
Mission Aviation, Flight Concentration with
Flight Instructor Single Engine Minor
Mission Aviation, Flight Concentration with
Flight Instructor Multi Engine Minor
Air Traffic Management, Professional Flight
Concentration with Flight Instructor
Multiengine
Southern Association
of
Colleges and Schools
,
Commission on Colleges
7/23/2014
Revised
3/26/2019
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
LeTourneau University,
continued.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Management – Professional Pilot
Concentration
Aviation Management, Professional Pilot
Concentration with Flight Instructor Multi-
Engine Minor
Aviation Studies, with Professional Flight
Minor
Aviation Studies, with Flight Instructor
Multi-Engine Minor
Lewis University
Romeoville,
Illinois
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Aviation Administration, minor in
Aviation Flight Management
Aviation Flight Management
Aviation Maintenance Management,
Minor in Aviation Flight
Air Traffic Control Management, minor
in Aviation Flight Management
Aviation Flight Management
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
5/13/2014
Liberty University
School
of Aeronautics
Lynchburg,
Virginia
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aeronautics
Aviation
Aviation Administration, Flight Cognate
Aviation Technology: Flight and
Maintenance (effective Dec 2020)
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
9/20/2013
Revised
2/3/2023
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Lone Star College
Conroe, Texas
Associate of Applied Science
Professional Pilot
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
6/3/2023
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston,
Louisiana
Bachelor of Science
Professional Aviation
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
11/8/2013
Revised
11/29/2023
Lynn University
Boca Raton,
Florida
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Aviation Management
Aviation Operations
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Security
Professional Pilot
Aviation
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
2/10/2014
Revised
3/25/2022
Marywood University
Scranton,
Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bus. Admin. Aviation Management /
Flight Ops
Bus. Admin. Airport/ Airline
Management
Middle States
Commission on Higher
Education
6/4/2015
Mercer County
Community
College
West Windsor,
New Jersey
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Aviation Flight Technology
Aviation Management
Aviation Customer Relations
Middle State
Commission
on Higher
Education
8/20/2014
Revised
3/15/2022
Metropolitan State
University of Denver
Denver,
Colorado
Bachelor of Science
Aviation and Aerospace Science
(Professional Flight Officer
Concentration)
Higher Learning
Commission
9/21/2021
Revised
12/12/2023
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Miami-Dade College
Miami, Florida
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Professional Pilot Technology
Transportation and Logistics
Aviation Administration
Aviation Maintenance Mgt.
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
12/8/2016
Middle Georgia State
University
Macon,
Georgia
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associates of Applied
Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Science and Management-
tracks in Advanced Flight and Flight
Business Admin
Business Administration
Flight Technology
Aviation Science and Management-
tracks in Flight, Advanced Flight, and
Management (effective Dec 2020)
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
7/7/2014
Revised
3/29/2022
Middle Tennessee State
University
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee
Bachelor of Science
Aerospace: Professional Pilot
Concentration
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
4/9/2014
Revised
5/21/2024
Minnesota State
University,
Mankato
Mankato,
Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
Aviation: Professional Flight
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Universities- The
Higher Learning
Commission
7/7/2014
Revised
6/5/2023
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science
Mission Aviation Technology
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Universities, The
Higher Learning
Commission
11/6/2015
Revised
11/23/2015
Northwestern Michigan
College
Traverse City,
Michigan
Associate
Applied Science
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools. The Higher
Learning Commission
1/13/2014
Revised
1/9/2020
Ohio University
Albany,
Ohio
Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Technology
Aviation Management
Aviation Flight
North Central
association of
Colleges
and Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
11/12/2013
Revised
05/15/2020
Oklahoma State
University
Stillwater,
Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science
Aerospace Administration
and
Operations
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools
4/17/2014
Revised
10/19/2023
Ozarka College
Melbourne,
Arkansas
Associate of Applied Science
Aviation-Commercial Pilot
Higher Learning
Commission
10/24/2018
Parkland College Institute
of Aviation
Savoy, Illinois
Associates
Aviation
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, the
Higher
Learning Commission
3/14/2016
Revised
12/04/2023
Polk State College
Lakeland,
Florida
Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot Science
Aerospace
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
8/5/2016
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Purdue University
West Lafayette,
Indiana
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aeronautical Engineering
Technology
Aviation Management
Professional Flight
Technology
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, the Higher
Learning Commission
10/21/2014
Revised
9/29/2022
Rocky Mountain College
Billings,
Montana
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Management
Aeronautical Science-
Professional Pilot
Northwest Commission
on Colleges and
Universities
12/4/2013
Saint Louis University,
Parks College
St. Louis,
MO
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aeronautics-Flight Science
Aeronautics-Aviation
Management
Aeronautics-Aviation Science/
Professional Pilot
North Central
Association of
Colleges and Schools,
The Higher Learning
Commission
2/23/2015
Revised
6/13/2024
San Diego Christian
College
Santee,
California
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Technology
Western Association
of
Colleges and
Schools
8/18/2014
Revised
6/14/2017
San Jose State University
San Jose,
California
Bachelor of Science
Aviation
WASC Accrediting
Commission
07/20/2021
Sandhills Community
College
Pinehurst,
North Carolina
Associate of Science
Professional Pilot
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
4/12/2024
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Sinclair Community
College
Dayton, Ohio
Bachelor of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot
and Airway Science
Aviation Technology/ Professional Pilot
and Airway Science
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, Higher
Learning Commission
8/29 /2018
Revised
12/22/2021
Revised
11/6/2023
South Dakota State
University
Brookings,
South Dakota
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Technology
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools
12/29/2014
Revised
5/21/2024
Southeastern Oklahoma
State
University
Durant,
Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
9/18/2013
Revised
6/5/2023
Southern Illinois
University
Carbondale
Murphysboro,
Illinois
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Applied Science
Aviation Management
Aviation Technologies
A
viation Flight
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, the Higher
Learning Commission
2/19/2015
Revised
4/12/2024
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah
Associate of Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation
Aerospace/ Aviation Technology
Northwest Commission
on
Colleges and
Universities
3/14/2018
Revised
10/26/2021
Spartan College of
Aeronautics and
Technology
Tulsa, OK
Applied Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Flight
Aviation Technology Management
Accrediting
Commission of
Career Schools and
Colleges
4/10/2014
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth,
Texas
Associate of Applied Science
Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Commission on Colleges
12/13/2017
Revised
10/21/2020
The Ohio State University
Columbu
s,
Ohio
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Aviation
Business Administration,
Specialization
in Aviation Management
Social Science Air
Transportation
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools
3/13/2014
Revised
12/4/2023
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
Associate of Science
Aviation Science Technology:
Professional Pilot Option
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, the Higher
Learning Commission
8/28/2014
Revised
8/19/2019
University of Alaska
Anchorage
Anchorage,
Alaska
Associate of Applied
Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Piloting
Aviation Technology,
Professional
Piloting Emphasis
Northwest Commission
on
Colleges and
Universities
9/9/2013
Revised
1/23/2018
University of Central
Missouri
Warrensburg,
Missouri
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot
Aviation Technology (2019 and prior)
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, the Higher
Learning Commission
12/19/2013
Revised
6/13/2024
University of Cincinnati-
Clermont College
Batavia, Ohio
Associate of Applied Science
Aviation Technology
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, the Higher
Learning Commission
3/25/2015
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
University of Dubuque
Dubuque,
Iowa
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Flight Operations-Professional
Aeronautics
Aviation Management
Aviation Accreditation,
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools
12/3/2013
Revised
4/13/2023
University of Maryland
Eastern Shore
Princess Anne,
Maryland
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Science-Professional Pilot
Concentration
Middle States
Commission on Higher
Education
10/10/2018
University of Nebraska at
Kearny
Kearney,
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Systems
Management
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools
7/18/2014
University of Nebraska at
Omaha Aviation Institute
Omaha,
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
Aviation, Professional Pilot
concentration
Higher Learning
Commission
6/16/2014
Revised
6/6/2023
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
University of North
Dakota
Grand Forks,
North Dakota
Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics
Bachelor of Business
Administration
Bachelor of Business
Administration
Aviation Technology Mgt.
Air Traffic Control
Commercial Aviation
Flight Education
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Aviation Management
Airport Management
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, Higher
Learning Commission
8/21/2013
Revised
2/20/2019
University of Oklahoma
Norman,
Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot
Aviation Management-Flying
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, the Higher
Learning Commission
11/8/2013
Revised
4/10/2018
Utah State University
Logan,
Utah
Bachelor of Science in
Aviation
Technology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Professional Pilot
General Studies (Aviation Emphasis)
Aviation Management Aviation
Operations
Northwest Commission
on
Colleges and
Universities
1/13/2014
Revised
5/3/2021
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Utah Valley University
Orem,
Utah
Associate of Applied
Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Science
Professional Pilot
Aviation Management
Northwest
Commission on
Colleges and
Universities
6/20/2014
Revised
3/15/2022
Vaughn College
Flushing, New
York
Bachelor of Science
Associate Degree
Aircraft Operations
Aircraft Operations
Middle States
Commission on Higher
Education
8/3/2015
Revision
5/20/2022
Vermont State University
Williston,
Vermont
Bachelor of Science
Aviation-Professional Pilot Technology
New England
Association of Schools
and Colleges
1/5/2018
Revised
9/22/2023
Vincennes University
Indianapolis,
Indiana
Associates Degree
Aviation Flight
North Central
Association of Colleges
and Schools, The
Higher
Learning Commission
7/24/2018
Wayman Aviation
Academy
Pembroke
Pines, Florida
Associate of Science
Aeronautical Science
Accrediting Council for
Continuing Education
and Training
6/8/2023
Revised: 7/31/2024
Institution Name
Location
Degree Program (s)
Majors(s)
Accrediting
Agency
Date of
Issued LOA
Western Michigan
University
Kalamazoo,
Michigan
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Flight Science
Aviation Maintenance
Technology
Aviation Management and
Operations
Aviation Science and Administration
Aviation Technical Operations
North Central
Association of
Colleges
and Schools, The Higher
Learning Commission
9/10/2013
Revision
12/4/2023
Westminster College
Salt Lake City,
Utah
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Management
Flight Operations
Northwest Commission
on
Colleges and
Universities
12/11/2014
Revised
8/5/2016
William Jessup University
Rocklin,
California
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Associate of Science
Aviation
Aviation
Aviation
WASC Senior College
and University
Commission
6/24/2021
Revised
11/8/2021
Contact your institution for more information concerning their authorization.
For documentation on applying for institutional authority, please review advisory circular (AC) 61-139 - Institution of Higher
Education’s
Application for Authority to Certify its Graduates for an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Reduced Aeronautical Experience.
Please use Form 8700-1
to submit an application for this authority.
Revised: 7/31/2024
NOTE: Institutions that do not wish to include a certifying statement on their graduate’s official transcript must include
the certifying statement in a separate document. This document must be submitted as part of the application.
For questions related to Institutional Authority, contact the General Aviation and Commercial Division at
institutionalauthorityapp@faa.gov.
