University of Nebraska, Omaha

Programme overview

This undergraduate degree develops practical and theoretical competencies across flight operations, aviation systems, and industry management. The curriculum balances hands‑on flight training or simulation with classroom study of aviation law, aerodynamics, human factors and safety management to prepare graduates for operational and managerial roles in the aviation sector.

What you'll study

Core study areas typically include:

• Aeronautical principles: fundamentals of flight, aircraft performance and basic aerodynamics.
• Flight operations and training: flight instruction, simulator-based training, navigation, and instrument procedures (where a flight concentration is offered).
• Aviation safety and human factors: safety management systems, accident investigation principles and crew resource management.
• Air law and regulations: national and international regulatory frameworks that govern operations, licensing and certification.
• Airport and airline management: operations, scheduling, logistics, commercial aspects and strategic management of aviation organisations.
• Technical and systems knowledge: aircraft systems, avionics basics and maintenance oversight for non-engineer managers.

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy general university undergraduate admission criteria such as a high school diploma or equivalent and standard academic transcripts. Relevant maths and science background is beneficial. Prospective flight-path students should expect additional requirements related to aviation training: medical certification, age and vision standards, and meeting any regulatory prerequisites for pilot training that apply in their jurisdiction.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of aviation roles depending on their concentration and certifications. Typical destinations include airline or corporate pilot careers (when combined with required licences), airport operations and management, airline dispatch and operations control, aviation safety and compliance roles, and positions with aircraft ground services, cargo operators or aviation consultancy firms. Further professional licences or postgraduate study can broaden options in safety oversight, air traffic management, or aviation engineering management.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students should explore institutional scholarships, departmental awards and aviation‑industry funding such as pilot training grants or employer-sponsored cadet programmes. Financial planning often combines university aid, merit or need‑based scholarships and, for flight training components, industry partnerships or financing options specific to aviation training providers. Always check both university and external aviation organisations for current funding opportunities.