Accreditation and Memberships
Accreditation and Memberships
Aviation Programs Accreditation
Florida Tech's Aeronautical Science and Aviation Management (both with and without Flight) programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) until 2027.
Visit the College of Aeronautics Accreditation and Memberships page to learn more about the following Student Achievement Data:
- Program learning objectives/outcomes
- Program assessment measures employed
- Graduation rate
- Rates and types of employment of graduates
Flight Training Programs Approvals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved FIT Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Tech, to offer Part 141 flight training.
AABI Accredited Program Student Achievement Data
November 2022
The sections below provide the following information for Florida Tech's AABI accredited programs:
- AABI Accreditation Expiration Date
- Program learning objectives/outcomes
- Program assessment measures employed
- Graduation rate
- Rates and types of employment of graduates
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
- Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Graduation rate
| Student Retention Rates | Graduation Rates | Number of degrees produced each year | Percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program | Percentage of bachelor's students graduating within 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69.20% | 35% | 18 | 69.20% | 35% |
Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates
| Employed | Continuing Education, Military, Other |
|---|---|
| 57.1% | 43% |
| Full-Time, Major-Related | Full-Time, Not Major-Related | Part-Time, Major-Related | Part-Time, Not Major-Related |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Example Employers:
- Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
- Embraer
- FIT Aviation
- Flight Training Professionals
- Florida Pilot Center
- Moyer Aviation
- Republic Airways
- American Airlines
- Delta Private Jets
- FIT Aviation, LLC
- Flight Safety Academy
- IndyJet management group
- KINGSKY FLIGHT ACADEMY, LLC
- Publix Super Market
- Republic Airways
- Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport
- Shamalie Consulting
Notes- degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Retention Rates- number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Graduation rate
| Student Retention Rates | Graduation Rates | Number of degrees produced each year | Percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program | Percentage of bachelor's students graduating within 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 50% | 18 | 100% | 50% |
Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates
| Employed | Continuing Education, Military, Other |
|---|---|
| 54.5% | 27% |
| Full-Time, Major-Related | Full-Time, Not Major-Related | Part-Time, Major-Related | Part-Time, Not Major-Related |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66.7% | 16.7% | 17% | 0% |
Example Employers:
- Bansbach
- Cable Connector
- CommutAir dba United Express
- Des moines International Airport
- Easylift
- FIT Aviation, LLC
- Hoyle, Tanner & Associates
- Melbourne Flight Training
- Midlantic Financial Services Inc.
- Port San Antonio
- Tweed New Haven Airport
- Airport Worldwide
- Allegiant
- I.T. Aviation
- Greater Orlando Airport Authority
- La Crosse Regional Airport
- Metropolitan Airports Commission
- Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd.
- Oman International Airport
- Sikorsky memorial airport
- TBI Airport Management
- United States Army Reserve
- VHB
Notes- degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Retention Rates- number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Graduation rate
| Student Retention Rates | Graduation Rates | Number of degrees produced each year | Percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program | Percentage of bachelor's students graduating within 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.5% | 41.7% | 19 | 80.5% | 60% |
Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates
| Employed | Continuing Education, Military, Other |
|---|---|
| 68.4% | 16% |
| Full-Time, Major-Related | Full-Time, Not Major-Related | Part-Time, Major-Related | Part-Time, Not Major-Related |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76.9% | 23.1% | 0% | 0% |
Example Employers:
- FIT Aviation
- Delta Global Services
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Garmin
- Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
- Menzies Aviation
- Native Coffee
- NOEM
- Northrop Grumman
- Saudi Airlines
- Sovereign Air
- T-Mobile
Notes- degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Retention Rates- number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Graduation rate
| Student Retention Rates | Graduation Rates | Number of degrees produced each year | Percentage of students enrolled one year after starting the program | Percentage of bachelor's students graduating within 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% | 41.7% (Small cohort distorts percentages.) | 7 | 75% | 60% |
Rates and Types of Employment of Graduates
| Employed | Continuing Education, Military, Other |
|---|---|
| 66.7% | 25% |
| Full-Time, Major-Related | Full-Time, Not Major-Related | Part-Time, Major-Related | Part-Time, Not Major-Related |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62.5% | 12.5% | 0% | 25% |
Example Employers:
- Airport Terminal Services
- Amazon
- BRP
- DM Airports LTD
- WFS Express Inc.
- Florida Institute of Technology
- IAC International
- jetBlue
- MasterFly LLC
- Melbourne Flight Training
- Navi Mumbai International Airport Private Ltd.
- STS Aviation Group
Notes- degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Retention Rates- number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).