The Bachelor of Science in Aviation with Aviation Education Specialization is for students who wish to become certified flight instructors and later be professional pilots in industry. Many of the South Dakota State University graduates are in the airlines, military, government and corporate workplaces. Top performing students of this option are often brought on as flight instructors in the University's program during their junior and senior years.

The Aviation major will be a good fit for students who: • Have strong communication and leadership skills. • Good problem solver. • Ability to get along with a wide variety of people. • Ability to follow procedures. • Love to travel and have a sense of adventure.

Career Opportunities: • Pilot • Flight instructor • Airline captain • Airport manager