Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework develops operational and regulatory competence for commercial aviation support roles. Core topics called out by the program include:

• Human factors in aviation and crew resource management
• Industry ecosystems and their effects on aviation
• Regulations related to safe operations for various commercial air operations
• Risk management and decision making in the aerospace industry
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate preparation and aeronautical dispatching skills
• Ethical problem solving, aviation safety and management systems

Program-specific course identifiers listed on the program page include: GEN-111, SCI-205, AVM-120, AVM-220, AVM-225, AVM-310, AVM-320, AVP-231, AVP-232, MGT-215.

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide proof of a standard high school diploma, GED certification, or a current high school transcript for approval by the Aviation Program Director. All materials required by the admissions application packet must be submitted.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for frontline aviation operations roles that do not require piloting. Positions cited by the program include crew scheduler, aircraft dispatcher, supervisor and operations coordinator, and other flight planning and dispatching duties in airlines and related aerospace employers.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is listed per credit (60 credit hours total) and IWU notes financial aid options including grants, loans, scholarships, veterans' benefits and employer reimbursement. The program page indicates additional fees for resources and for aircraft dispatcher training (approximate training fees described as less than $10,000) and states a student’s tuition rate will remain the same while continuously enrolled.