The aviation meteorology with flight major prepares the student for a career as a professional pilot with a strong meteorological and physical science background. Graduates will achieve at least commercial pilot, instrument, multiengine ratings. A student completing the program also meets the requirements of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for employment by the federal government as a meteorologist. Students are afforded significant flexibility in career choices on graduation.
Aviation Meteorology - Flight
Florida Institute of Technology
United States of America, Aberdeen
Aviation Meteorology - Flight
About
Disciplines
College of Aeronautics
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Transcripts are the most important element of your application. More than anything else, we need to see that you have completed a strong high school curriculum and demonstrated achievement in college preparatory classes. Florida Tech does not specify a minimum required grade point average, class rank or standardized test score, but these elements are duly evaluated for admission and merit scholarship consideration.
Engineering and Science Applicants
Your high school transcripts should indicate a minimum:
- Four years of math, including trigonometry, mathematics analysis, analytical geometry or precalculus; and
- Four years of science, including physics and chemistry.
Take the most rigorous math and science curriculum offered by your high school.
Aviation, Business, Psychology and Liberal Arts Applicants
Your high school transcripts should indicate at least:
- Three years of mathematics (four recommended); and
- Three years of science (four recommended).
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,170How to Apply
Anytime throughout your senior year in high school for First-Time Full-Time-in-College students or anytime during your final academic year for Transfer students. Florida Tech uses a rolling admission policy and makes admission decisions once an application is received and completed.
Materials to Submit
Your application for undergraduate admission to a Melbourne campus program must include:
- Completed Common Application or Florida Tech Application
- Transcript(s) from your high school, or secondary school, with courses and grades posted at least through your junior year.
- Standardized test results (SAT or ACT)
The following materials are highly recommended, but not required:
- Personal essay
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor or coach
To have your SAT scores sent to Florida Tech, use code 5080. For the ACT, use 0716.
Aviation Meteorology - Flight
Florida Institute of Technology
United States of America,
Aberdeen
