Attention Fall 2024 newly admitted flight majors:
The first admitted freshmen for the Fall 2024 term with the intended major of Aviation: Professional Pilot or Aviation Management-Flying who pay OU’s $250 Enrollment Deposit before the program reaches capacity will be considered for a flight slot.
The point at which the flight program reaches capacity, newly admitted eligible flight majors will be sent the NEXT STEPS email containing the One Stop packet. Be sure to check your new OU email address often. Successful completion and submission of the One Stop packet ensures your eligibility to start flying in either the fall, spring, or summer term of your first year. Aviation cannot guarantee up front which semester you will start flying.
| Entity | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| School of Aviation | aviation@ou.edu | (405) 325-7231 |
| SoA Undergraduate Advising | sainsworth@ou.edu | (405) 325-1550 |
| College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences | ags@ou.edu | (405) 325-3095 |
| Undergraduate Student Services | aso@ou.edu | (405) 325-3095 |
| Giving | spencertaylor@ou.edu | (405) 325-4187 |
| Outreach | jessicacavin@ou.edu | jessicacavin@ou.edu |
Students who fly at OU train in a modern fleet of aircraft, which features the very latest in aviation technology. Students will be prepared through a multi-engine, commercial rating and a required turbine transition course.
This concentration trains students for careers as air traffic controllers or in other aviation management fields, going well beyond the basic curriculum that the FAA has prescribed for AT-CTI schools. This concentration also includes a general business minor upon graduation.
This concentration trains students to become commercial or corporate pilots and includes a general business minor to further diversify their skill sets. The aviation management concentration has options that span from the flight deck to the boardroom.
The School of Aviation offers this option for students who don’t wish to fly but are interested in meeting the growing demands for aviation management positions. This concentration also includes a general business minor upon completion.
With the ATC minor, students prepare for careers as air traffic controllers or in other aviation management fields. The School of Aviation focuses on narrowing the gap between pilot and controller communication errors to establish mutual understanding between both entities and promote the importance of the field of Air Traffic Control to the greater aviation community.
With an Aviation Management minor, students prepare to be key administrators, facilitators, and operators on the ground in the aviation sector. This minor allows you to graduate with the skills and insight to make an immediate impact as a significant member in the aviation field.
OU North Base
1700 Lexington Ave, Norman, OK 73069
Max Westheimer is home to seven aviation businesses, approximately 68 hangar tenants, and over 110+ based aircraft.
As many as 100 students a year complete their private pilot certificates through the University of Oklahoma School of Aviation. Yearly another 1000+ children can obtain hands-on experience in the aviation field each summer through the Sooner Flight Academy program.
The buildings contain many classrooms and study areas, with training aids, simulators, and other facilities to enhance the student’s learning environment. The airport is about a 20-minute drive from the National Weather Center. Aviation students also have access to the school’s maintenance hangars, which further enhance the student’s ability to learn. Students are encouraged to take an active part in their learning process.
OU North Base
1205 Halley Ave, Norman, OK 73069
The School of Aviation cut the ribbon on a newly renovated simulation center in the Fall of 2022.
This 5,000-square-foot facility houses two classrooms, full-scale air traffic control simulators for approach, en route, and tower control, and two flight simulators. This state-of-the-art facility has helped elevate the OU School of Aviation to greater heights since our students are able to train on top-of-the-line equipment. Specifically, the air traffic control simulators were purchased and installed in 2022 making OU a premier air traffic control training facility.
The Frasca Reconfigurable Training Device (RTD) is an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) that simulates a standard single-engine aircraft including the use of modern GPS and communications systems. The RTD offers a high-quality solution to your flight training needs.
The AATD is a level three flight training device that simulates the flight deck environment of both the Piper Warrior and the Seminole. A widescreen TV in front of the windshield realistically displays a wide variety of environmental parameters – day/night, rain, thunderstorms, low ceilings, etc. The control response of the AATD is very close to that of the actual aircraft. The avionics also duplicate the avionics of the actual aircraft, including a Garmin 430 GPS navigator. The instructor can simulate a wide variety of situations ranging from rapidly changing weather to system malfunctions. Like the PCATD, this allows the student to get up to speed on instrument procedures before getting into the actual aircraft.
The Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III is our school’s flight training workhorse. There is no finer trainer built today. The school replaced the entire warrior fleet in 2005 with 13 new aircraft. The new airplanes feature the latest avionics, including Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation. The warrior features extremely docile stall characteristics and other outstanding handling qualities that make it a joy to fly for our students and instructors. Two of the warriors feature the Avidyne Entegra “Glass Cockpit.” With an autopilot and flight director capability, these aircraft reflect the type of cockpit instrumentation they will see in today’s regional and corporate jet aircraft. You will become quite familiar with these aircraft as they are used throughout your flight training.
For our Multi-Engine program the school operates a PA44-180 Seminole, also purchased new in 2005. Transition to this aircraft from the Warriors is almost seamless. It has state of the art avionics, including autopilot, flight director, and GPS navigation capability. With this aircraft you will practice simulated engine failures, as well as single engine approaches and landings.
The Cessna A-152 Aerobat is the only Cessna in our fleet. As its name suggests, this aircraft is certificated in the Aerobatic Category. We use it in the Advanced Flight Maneuvers course. We also use it in the Advanced course, to give the student a chance to fly a different airplane and become familiar with the difference in operations and flight characteristics, and for a spin and upset recovery training for our Certified Flight Instructor students.
Our flagship is a late-90’s model King Air C90B purchased in 2005. The King Air is used in the school’s turbine transition course. Like our other aircraft, the King Air is equipped with the latest in avionics, including electronic flight displays (EFIS), autopilot, flight director, multi-function display, and GPS navigation capability. Turbine Transition students are also exposed to advanced aircraft systems including pressurization, radar, weather downlink, de-ice, and anti-ice systems. Turbine Transition and a chance to fly a modern turbine aircraft is offered by only a few collegiate level aviation programs. The King Air is also available for faculty and staff transport (FAST) flights on University-related business.
Students who fly at OU train in a modern fleet of aircraft, which features the very latest in aviation technology. Students will be prepared through a multi-engine, commercial rating and a required turbine transition course.
Please be aware that we have a limited number of flight slots for pilot students. Admission to this concentration is limited and competitive.
All graduates of the program in aviation will have developed a depth of understanding of the Aviation industry and been afforded the opportunity to prepare for an aviation-related professional career following graduation.
Applications for flying concentrations (Professional Pilot or Aviation Management – Flying) are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Approximately the first 150 students (total, among the two flying concentrations) to submit an application, be accepted to the university, AND pay OU’s Enrollment Deposit will be considered for a flight slot. Once all new-student flight slots are full, applicants accepted as the first 150 will receive a “next steps” email (One Stop Packet email). Successful completion of the One Stop packet ensures your eligibility to start flying in either the fall, spring, or summer term of your first year.
This concentration trains students to become commercial or corporate pilots and includes a general business minor to further diversify their skill sets. The aviation management concentration has options that span from the flight deck to the boardroom.
Please be aware that we have a limited number of flight slots for flight students. Admission to this concentration is limited and competitive.
All graduates of the program in aviation will have developed a depth of understanding of the Aviation industry and been afforded the opportunity to prepare for an aviation-related professional career following graduation.
Applications for flying concentrations (Professional Pilot or Aviation Management – Flying) are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Approximately the first 150 students (total, among the two flying concentrations) to submit an application, be accepted to the university, AND pay OU’s Enrollment Deposit will be considered for a flight slot. Once all new-student flight slots are full, applicants accepted as the first 150 will receive a “next steps” email (One Stop Packet email). Successful completion of the One Stop packet ensures your eligibility to start flying in either the fall, spring, or summer term of your first year.
The School of Aviation offers this option for students who don’t wish to fly but are interested in meeting the growing demands for aviation management positions. This concentration also includes a general business minor upon completion.
All graduates of the program in aviation will have developed a depth of understanding of the Aviation industry and been afforded the opportunity to prepare for an aviation-related professional career following graduation.
Only students accepted into the Aviation Management – Flying Concentration or Professional Pilot Concentration AND get a flying spot will be able to fly. Unfortunately, students in other non-flying aviation or aerospace programs will not be able to fly.
This concentration trains students for careers as air traffic controllers or in other aviation management fields, going well beyond the basic curriculum that the FAA has prescribed for AT-CTI schools. This concentration also includes a general business minor upon graduation.
All graduates of the program in aviation will have developed a depth of understanding of the Aviation industry and been afforded the opportunity to prepare for an aviation-related professional career following graduation.
The FAA plans to hire between 800 and 1,100 new Air Traffic Controllers per year for at least the next ten years (FAA Controller Workforce Plan, 2021), and graduates from FAA Approved AT-CTI colleges and universities receive preference in the hiring process. OU’s Air Traffic Management program is a well-rounded Aviation Management degree that teaches all options of Air Traffic Control in the classroom and dynamic simulation.
Only students accepted into the Aviation Management – Flying Concentration or Professional Pilot Concentration AND get a flying spot will be able to fly. Unfortunately, students in other non-flying aviation or aerospace programs will not be able to fly.
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| Course | Amount |
|---|---|
| * Primary Flying (AVIA 1222) | $9,852.00 |
| *Advanced Flying (AVIA 2231) | $8,136.00 |
| *Secondary Flying (AVIA 2341) | $7,812.00 |
| *Instrument Flying (AVIA 3572) | $9,288.00 |
| *Commercial Flying (AVIA 4552) | $8,296.00 |
| *Multi-Engine Flying (AVIA 3581) | $6,315.00 (Opt - Aviation Mgt Majors) |
| *Turbune Transition (AVIA 4313) | $9,525.00 (Opt - Aviation Mgt Majors) |
| Course | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Flight Instructor (AVIA 4602) | $6,212.00 |
| *Advanced Flight Maneuvers (Avia 3111) | $1,444.00 |
| *Instrument Instructor (AVIA 4613) | $4,192.00 |
| *Multi-Engine Instructor (AVIA 4622) | $11,231.00 |
| Course | Amount |
|---|---|
| IFR Traffic Procedures (AVIA 3313) | $426.00 |
| En Route Radar Lab (AVIA 4013) | $1,667.00 |
| ATC Tower Simulation (AVIA 4004) | $1,960.00 |
| Tracon Radar Lab (AVIA 4023) | $1,667.00 |
While fuel surcharges are not intended to be long-term, OU reserves the right to apply fuel surcharges during times of extremes with respect to fuel prices surging beyond forecast costs.
*** Fee increases may occur each year.
Prices for courses shown are for the minimum FAA hours required in a course syllabus. Actual flight hours and costs will most likely vary. For example, most Private Pilot students on average require five to ten hours of overflight.*
*Overflight
If a student requires overflight hours, it is billed at the per flight hour cost (varies by aircraft, see table below). Additionally, for overflight, there is a $44 per hour charge for instructor pre and post-flight preparation.
All prices are effective August 1, 2023. Fee increases may occur each year.
*Permission is required for students who want to enroll in more than 19 semester hours per Oklahoma State Regents' Policy.
