Combine the adventure of aviation with on-the-ground technology and communication for a high-demand, non-pilot career.
Work in a satisfying, well-compensated job in aviation without ever taking the skies. IWU’s Associate of Science in Aviation Operations provides the certification and education to build a successful career in the high labor demand market of aviation through online and hands-on training. The program supports growth in required technology education with opportunities to practice excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This degree program provides an FAA Dispatcher Certification, opening the door to a job in the aerospace industry. This non-pilot program qualifies for several career opportunities in flight planning and dispatching airline flights. Students can work full-time throughout the program except during a 1–2-week residency for certification.
While pursuing a degree through IWU students get:
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.
Christ-centered support, resources, and services to online students, staff and faculty.
Discover online student resources to help along your journey.
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Approximate Training Fees: Less than $10,000
Applicable fees for aircraft dispatcher training will be assessed through the program.
This industry-leading program provides all resources needed to complete your training, including a one-week onsite intensive for final preparations and FAA practical testing.
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
GEN-111, SCI-205, AVM-120, AVM-220, AVM-225, AVM-310, AVM-320, AVP-231, AVP-232, MGT-215
Flight training is a high-demand field but the career path is expensive and inflexible. Individuals find these barriers difficult to overcome. As a result, dreams are unmet or delayed. We believe that an aviation career is possible, so we have created a program that offers local, flexible flight training that prepares future pilots.
In order to complete that flight training, we have partnered with the following flight schools:
Flight Training is offered by the following Jeff Air locations:
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/profile/accreditation.
