Welcome To The College of Aeronautics
The College of Aeronautics at Florida Tech educates some of the best and brightest professionals in the global aviation community. Undergraduate and graduate students alike join us from around the world to not only earn their own degrees and certifications but to immerse themselves in the aviation industry and solve complex problems that make an impact on the world.
The aeronautics faculty is largely comprised of professors with professional experience and who are experts in their fields of specialization. Students gain experience with research as undergraduates and all students have access to world class facilities from the flight line to the simulator center. Aspiring pilots start their flight training in the first semester at the Emil Buehler Center for Aviation Training and Research.
The College of Aeronautics has four undergraduate programs accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
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Aviation Leader Warren Pittorie Honored With 2025 GOLD Ad Astra Award
Warren Pittorie ’15, ’18 M.S., ’22 Ph.D., earns Florida Tech’s GOLD Ad Astra Alumni Award for leadership, service and impact in aviation.
From ‘The Jetsons’ to ‘Star Wars’: Lessons from Fiction About the Future of Flight
In her experiences at NASA and Florida Tech, Deborah Carstens has learned that the future of flight isn’t just about futuristic “flying taxis” or highly accurate and functional robots; it’s about people.
Aviation Students’ Semester-Long Project Wins Second Place in National Competition
Ralph Rocco ’25 MSA, master’s student Austin Wood and Ph.D. student Carlie Swords will split a $2,000 cash prize for their winning project.