Welcome to the Department of Aviation Science

Due to higher education budget cuts, Aviation Science has been eliminated as a seperate department and academic major and minor.

Current aviation majors and minors have until 2012 to complete their eliminated degrees. HOWEVER, ALL MAJOR requirements need to be completed by SUMMER 2011.

Northwestern State University's Aviation Science Program produces qualified airplane pilot applicants who seek a career as a professional pilot. Our FAA approved Pt. 141 pilot school provides both ground and flight courses which lead a person to the acquisition of the following pilot certificates and ratings: Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, Flight Instructor Airplane, Flight Instructor-Instrument, Rotor Craft Helicoptor to Fixed Wing Transition.

Students earn a Bachelor of General Studies degree with a concentration in Aviation Science. Because of Northwestern's reputation for excellence in the aviation community, those individuals who complete the recommended plan of study and obtain their Baccalaureate degree are in demand for entry-level Pilot and/or Flight Instructor employment. Utilizing university owned aircraft, NSU has been offering flight training since 1970.

We invite you to visit our department to see for yourself what we can do to help you advance your aviation knowledge. If you have comments, need information, or have suggestions, email us at aviation@nsula.edu.

Aviation Science
Northwestern State University
P.O. Box 5253
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497

1-800-256-5822
318-357-3209
Facsimile: (318) 357-2433
aviation@nsula.edu