As the aviation industry evolves, it demands innovative leaders who can address its modern challenges. Through a partnership with Lewis University, our Aviation Administration program equips you with the technical knowledge and specialized expertise essential for the industry. Beyond that, you’ll develop the skills needed to effectively manage people, projects, and ideas through practical business and management coursework.
Students in this major will take the core courses remotely through Lewis University. The required liberal arts courses will be taken in-person at La Salle University.
Why Study Aviation Administration?
You’ll be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
Airport Management and Operations
Airport Security
Fixed Base Operations Management
Crash, Fire and Rescue Operations
Aircraft Accident Investigation
Aviation Safety Management
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Consulting/Planning
Airline Management and Operations
National Transportation Safety Board
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Passenger Service Personnel
Flight Attendant
Flight Dispatcher
Flight Crew
Airline Sales Agent
Highlighted Courses
AVTR-20100: Human Factors
Human factors encompass all of those considerations that affect people at work. This course provides a comprehensive discussion of the human factors involved in surface, maritime, and air transportation. It deals not only with an examination of human physiology, but also with an exploration of the interactions between people and their work environment, as well as between fellow workers and crew members. The process of human decision making is extensively explored.
AVTR-25000: Aviation Meteorology 1
This course covers basic meteorological fundamentals, including temperature, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms and clouds. The Aviation Weather Service Program includes various weather reports, forecasts and low altitude charts. Meteorological phenomena affecting surface and maritime transportation are also considered.
AVTR-31300: Air Traffic Control Systems
A comprehensive examination of the U.S. national air traffic control system and how it affects aviation in general, and pilots and safety in particular, this course covers the air traffic control system (enroute, terminal and Flight Service Stations), air traffic control personnel, training, duties and facilities.
Career Opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, below are the median annual salaries for careers this major prepares students to pursue.
Air traffic controllers: $137,380
Aerospace engineers: $130,720
Administrative services and facilities managers: $106,470
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians: $75,020
