Since 1947, the OU Aviation Program has prided itself on providing students with quality aviation instruction paired with a solid business foundation from a nationally ranked institution.
OU Aviation offers a bachelor’s degree in Aviation with five concentrations for students to consider, each allowing for the development of knowledge, leadership, and communication skills required to work in management positions.
Our program mission is to provide aviation majors with the knowledge and skills of a competent pilot, air traffic controller, and/or industry professional along with broad education and business concentrations that provide long-term competitive professional advantages.
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.
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.
For our single-engine program the school operates 28 Piper Warriors and Piper 100is. The transition from the Warriors to the 100is is seamless and by 2027, all aircraft will be new 100is.
For our Multi-Engine program the school operates a PA44-180 Seminole. 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.
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.
For helicopter training, the two-seat Guimbal Cabri G2 is used for private pilot, instrument and commercial certificates. With its impressive safety record and state of the art avionics, it is the perfect platform to learn all stages of helicopter operation.
