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OU Aviation program founded
Ranked top "university to consider
when pursuing a degree in aviation"
by Flying Magazine
Areas of academic concentration
October 17, 2024
The AT-CTI program within the School of Aviation at the University of Oklahoma is currently the only four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in the nation.
Are you a transfer student or a freshman who has been accepted to OU? Then you qualify to apply to join the OU Helicopter Program for Fall 2025.
It’s official! Our Air Traffic Management program is now an Enhanced AT-CTI school. The Enhanced AT-CTI program enables qualified University of Oklahoma’s School of Aviation graduates to proceed directly to FAA air traffic control facility on-the-job training. These students will bypass the FAA Academy while completing all necessary background checks, medical clearances, and skills assessments during their degree program. OU is proud to be the first institution offering this four-year program.
The aviation program at OU gave me the foundation to build a successful career as an air traffic controller. The aviation professors are knowledgeable in their respective fields and dedicated to your success as an individual and aviation professional. Learning expands beyond the classroom through the ability to network and visit facilities as a part of aviation student organizations. Small class sizes at a large university allow for quality training and friendships that last a lifetime. Boomer Sooner!
Taylor Shannon
School of Aviation
As a prospective student, I visited many collegiate programs across the country. What stood out about the OU School of Aviation was just how welcoming the staff and students were. OU felt like a big family from day one. As a student, I quickly realized that this program is unique because although it is part of a big school, it maintains a small school feel. I feel known rather than just being another student.
I have never felt a part of something so special before. Nowhere else in the country can you attend a school with an elite athletics program, distinguished academics, and receive the highest level of flight training. OU Aviation is truly one of a kind!
Matt Gense
School of Aviation
OU Aviation is the foundation of my successful career as a professional pilot. The program’s framework of continuous learning has propelled me through a decade of professional flying. First, as a regional airline pilot, then as a corporate pilot, and now as a pilot at FedEx Express. In each new role, my experience at OU Aviation directly contributed to my ability to learn and excel. Beyond teaching technical knowledge and skills, the program has a strong sense of community and is an incubator for young pilots. OU Aviation creates lifelong friendships, professional connections, and unparalleled opportunities for growth and development.
Tom Bishop
School of Aviation
