Aviation Viewbook

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Greeting from the Assistant Dean

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Degree Options

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Undergraduate Degree Options

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Graduate Degree Options

10 Faculty and Training Overview 11 Top Employers of UCM Aviation Graduates 12 Student Organizations

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“When I’m flying, it’s what I love to do and it’s my true passion. All my friends tell me that flying is all I talk about. Flying is pure enjoyment and has the feeling of being free.”

Rob Carton,

Professional Pilot and Flight Operations Management major

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Aviation requires passion, skill and courage: passion for flying, skill to maneuver safely and courage to trust your machine and your partners on the ground and in the air.

The University of Central Missouri cultivates your raw passion and courage, and trains you with the skills you need to be successful in the aviation industry. UCM goes beyond theoretical knowledge and trains you with applicable, job-ready skills. These skills, combined with our faculty members’ real-world experience, demonstrate how UCM aviation is aiming higher.

Undergraduate Degrees* • Aviation Management Airport Management Flight Operations Management • Aviation Maintenance Management 2+2 • Professional Pilot

Graduate Degree: • Master of Science in Aviation Safety

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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

• Complete the Missouri college preparatory curriculum with a high school GPA of 2.0.

• Achieve a 21 or higher on the ACT or 990 or higher on the SAT; or • Obtain a Combined Percentile Index equal to or exceeding 100.

Undergraduate Admissions Checklist

We encourage you to start the application process early in your senior year.

• Take the ACT (preferred) or SAT. October or December test dates are recommended.

• Send your scores to UCM using code 2272 (ACT) or 6090 (SAT) • Submit the $30 nonrefundable application fee along with UCM admission’s application at ucmo.edu/apply.

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Send your high school and/or college transcripts to: UCM Office of Admissions 1400 Ward Edwards Warrensburg, MO 64093

your world.

Undergraduate Degree Programs Professional Pilot UCM’s professional pilot program prepares you for a successful flying career in the aviation industry by instilling you with aeronautical knowledge, hands-on experiences and flying skills that exceed Federal Aviation Administration requirements. This program has been accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International and is an FAA certified Part 141 flight school.

Aviation Maintenance Management 2+2 The aviation maintenance management option is a 2+2 program for students who have earned an associate degree in a related field and have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant rating. This program will prepare you for supervisory roles in airline, corporate and general aviation maintenance departments.

Aviation Management Airport Management option Airport Management emphasizes the business, planning and personnel management background needed to be successful in this career.

Aviation Management Flight Operations Management option Flight Operations Management provides you with the education and experience needed to work in the flight operations division of an airline or other aviation-related company.

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Airline Pilot Corporate Pilot Military Pilot Test pilot Delivery/Ferry Pilot Bush/Missionary Pilot Instructor Pilot

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Airline Maintenance Supervisor Corporate Director of Maintenance Military Maintenance Officer Maintenance School Director Maintenance Inspector Quality Assurance Manager

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Airport Director Airport Planner Airport Operations Inspector Airside Operations Specialist Airport Security Specialist

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Airline Operations Specialist Corporate Operations Specialist Fleet Operations and Dispatching Flight Safety Officer Flight Operations Manager

Explore UCM’s undergraduate aviation programs at ucmo.edu/aviationprograms.

Learn more about aviation career options at ucmo.edu/majors.

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Graduate Admission Checklist

All students applying to a degree program are required to: • Submit a formal application at ucmo.edu/gradapply.

• Pay the $30 nonrefundable application fee.

• Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework to:

University of Central Missouri School of Graduate and Extended Studies Ward Edwards 1800 Warrensburg, MO 64093

How To Apply Regular admission requires a bachelor’s degree from UCM or from another regionally accredited institution recognized by the Missouri Department of Education.

When all materials are complete, the graduate studies office will conduct an initial evaluation. If you meet the requirements for admission to graduate study, your materials will be forwarded to the Department of Aviation for consideration. The department will then notify you of action taken and your admission status.

Once admitted to the program, a departmental adviser will assist you in creating a program of study.

Learn more about UCM’s graduate programs at ucmo.edu/graduate.

Graduate Degree Program Master of Science in Aviation Safety UCM’s Master of Science in Aviation Safety degree is one of a very few academic programs to address this particular need nationwide. This program provides you with knowledge of management and safety issues in aviation and the ability to establish or administer safety programs in business, industry or government, offering you a professional capstone for any background in aviation.

Learn more about UCM’s graduate aviation programs at ucmo.edu/aviationprograms.

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Your time at UCM will be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, experiences of your life. These unique programs build upon an innovative curriculum, quality instruction and hands-on experiences. As an aviation student, you will graduate UCM with a wealth of practical knowledge and real-world experience that makes you attractive to future employers.

Aviation Faculty

Our faculty members are professionals rich in military and civilian aviation experience. They include: airline pilots, airport managers, FAA employees, Director of Operations, owners of airlines, aircraft manufacturing professionals and retired military pilots.

Flight Training Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport UCM aviation students have access not only to aircraft but also to an airport. UCM’s Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport is the only public airport owned by a university in Missouri. It serves as a training facility for aviation students as well as a public airport. With nearly 80,000 takeoffs and landings annually, the Swisher Skyhaven Airport is one of the state’s busiest small airports.

Boeing 737NG Learn to fly with cutting-edge technology. UCM’s aviation department boasts a Boeing 737NG Advanced Aviation Training Device, which simulates the experience pilots have when they step into the cockpit of 737-800 airline cabin class aircraft, complete with all the controls, instruments and complex jet systems that they will find on a multiengine airline aircraft.

Most of today’s jetliners don’t have as advanced technology systems that you will experience on this training device.

Redbird FMX Advanced Aviation Training Device UCM has three FMX Redbird Simulators for full motion, real-world flight training. These AATDs are fully enclosed and equipped for scenario-based training in either single or multi-engine aircraft.

Redbird Xwind SE The Department of Aviation also offers flight training in a Redbird Xwind, which helps train pilots to land in crosswinds and wind gusts. Since many accidents are weather-related, this ATD gives pilots plenty of time to practice the proper techniques for landing in challenging weather conditions.

Rotary Wing Training through With this training, UCM students and non-students (with a pilot certificate) will be able to add rotary wing certificates to their fixed wing certificates. Flight instruction will be available for private, instrument and commercial. Call 660-543-8664 to sign up or inquire about rotary wing flight instruction.

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Top Employers of UCM Graduates • • • • • •

American Airlines American Eagle Airlines Boeing CommutAir Express Jet Garmin International, Inc.

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GoJet Airlines Missouri National Guard Trans States Airlines U.S. Air Force U.S. Army University of Central Missouri

“The instructors will go out of their way to help you get an internship or explain something about the aviation industry. I really like that because it proves that they really care about you.”

Jonathan Ellis,

Airport and Flight Operation Management major

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to build friendships that last a lifetime.

Seasoned students know that getting involved in campus clubs and organizations is a great way to build personal and professional relationships with students who share your interests. The Department of Aviation has many opportunities for you to apply what you learn outside of the classroom and build friendships that will last a lifetime.

Alpha Eta Rho Alpha Eta Rho is a highly regarded academic aviation fraternity dedicated to furthering the cause of aviation in all its branches. The fraternity’s mission is to instill in the public mind a confidence in aviation, promote contacts between the students in aviation and those engaged in the profession, and promote a closer affiliation between the students of aviation for the purposes of education and research. Membership in Alpha Eta Rho is through a pledge system and is open to women and men.

Aviation Study Abroad Program As an aviation major, you can study abroad at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel near Frankfurt, Germany. The program is aimed specifically at airport management and flight operations management students. Instructors who are also industry professionals teach the majority of classes in English.

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Aviation Special Housing Interest Program For one of UCM’s strongest programs, the aviation SHIP brings together roommates, suitemates and one entire floor of students who share a major or minor in aviation. Students have opportunities to focus on all aspects of aviation and to form bonds with fellow enthusiasts.

Forensic Aviation Accident Research Club The Forensic Aviation Accident Research Club studies aviation accidents to learn the human factors that lead to incidents, and how pilots can adopt a safety mindset to prevent future accidents.

In this organization, you will learn about common and uncommon mistakes pilots make that are easily preventable, as well as how to react to them.

ROTC-ARMY

UCM Aviation Student Government

The ROTC’s mission is to recruit, train, retain, develop and commission high quality future leaders for the United States Army. Army ROTC is one of the best leadership courses in America and prepares cadets for long-term success.

The Aviation Student Government was established to enrich the aviation program so that students may take full advantage of their education. The ASG hears concerns from aviation students and voices them to the administration to reach a resolution in the best interest of the students.

ASG also researches and disperses information regarding internships and scholarships. In addition, ASG organizes special events for aviation students, such as trips to the Smithsonian Institution.

ROTC-Air Force Through a special arrangement between UCM, the University of Missouri-Columbia and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, students at UCM can participate in the AFROTC program and receive their commissions in the U.S. Air Force. The arrangement allows you to attend UCM for all of your undergraduate coursework while simultaneously meeting your commissioning requirements in the AFROTC program at the University of Missouri-Columbia. However, UCM students commute to Columbia once each week to take the required aerospace studies courses and leadership laboratory.

U.S. Marine Corps UCM’s Marine Platoon Leaders class allows you entry into the U.S. Marine Corps as an officer with guaranteed flight training upon graduation.

Scholarships are available.

UCM Flight Team The UCM Flight Team allows dedicated pilots to practice and develop aeronautical knowledge and skills. Membership on the team is won through competitive testing. Team members compete in regional and national competitions held by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. These weeklong competitions consist of numerous flight and ground events that test aeronautical skills.

Women in Aviation Women in Aviation is an organization dedicated to providing networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women (and men) who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Learn how to get involved with aviation organizations at ucmo.edu/aviationorgs.

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Visit Us! The UCM Department of Aviation would be happy to meet with you for a group or individual visit. During your visit, you will talk with a faculty member in your area of interest, tour the campus and Swisher Skyhaven Airport, and meet other aviation students. Bring your family and friends to learn more about what the Department of Aviation has to offer.

If you’re interested in taking an introductory flight with a UCM flight instructor, please call 660-543-4921 or 660-543-4969.

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Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/UCMAviation.

Find Us. Situated along Highway 50, Warrensburg is home to UCM. The university is far enough away from Kansas City (one hour) to have a true college experience, but still close enough to take advantage of all the amenities of a large metropolitan area. From St. Louis, UCM is an easy three-hour drive west on I-70. Warrensburg is easy to navigate, too, but public transportation is limited.

Contact Us:

TR Gaines 210
 Warrensburg, MO 64093
 Phone: 660-543-4969

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DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Core Values: Personal Integrity Excellence Service Before Self Relationships Joy Safety Always

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