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Soar to new heights in your career at the only four-year collegiate aviation education program in North Carolina.

The airline industry supports more than 65 million jobs worldwide, making it one of the world’s largest employment sectors. Our aviation programs can help you find your calling in this diverse field.

With an airport just 1.5 miles away from the heart of our campus, you’ll have easy access to hands-on experience at working aviation facilities. We also offer two majors to choose from and a wide array of concentration areas, including unmanned aircraft systems. You’ll graduate with the skills you need to start the career you want in aviation.

What Jobs Can I Do With An Aviation Degree?

Graduates of ECSU’s aviation programs work for major airlines, aerospace contractors, and federal agencies, among many other employers. They serve a wide variety of roles within the aviation industry: Aviation Jobs Soar to new heights in your career at the only four-year collegiate aviation education program in North Carolina.

  • Pilots
  • Navigators
  • Ramp Agents
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Airport Managers
  • Avionics Technicians
  • Flight Instructors
  • Customer Service Representatives
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Pathways

Find your Career Pathway

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ECSU Aviation

Why choose ECSU Aviation?

Hands-on Experience

Gain real-world experience with committed instructors at an airport just 1.5 miles away from campus.

Career Support

Work closely with accomplished instructors and advisors to hit the ground running in your aviation career.

Value

Open up new professional opportunities without all the debt thanks to the NC Promise program.

Apply

How to apply to aviation

Meet minimum admissions requirements. Check out the minimum  academic requirements  for your program to make sure you qualify for admission.

If you’re ready to apply, submit your application online before these dates.

  • Fall semester (Starting in August): June 30
  • Spring semester (Starting in January): December 1
  • Summer Semester (Starting in June): May 10

Have official copies of all high school and college transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions via mail or an electronic transcript service. Submit all standardized test scores, as well.

We’ll send you an email with a verification link to set up your Viking Admissions Portal account. You’ll use this portal to pay your application fee, check on your application status, and, if admitted, to confirm your enrollment at ECSU.

Ready to get started?

We're here to help

We’re here to support you throughout your time at ECSU–starting now. For more info on the admissions process, or to reach out to us directly.