{"id":500,"date":"2022-01-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.www.purdue.edu\/newsroom\/?p=500"},"modified":"2024-06-03T20:06:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T20:06:58","slug":"an-investment-in-purdues-online-master-of-science-in-aviation-and-aerospace-management-pays-career-dividends-graduates-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/newsroom\/2022\/Q1\/an-investment-in-purdues-online-master-of-science-in-aviation-and-aerospace-management-pays-career-dividends-graduates-say","title":{"rendered":"An investment in Purdue\u2019s online Master of Science in aviation and aerospace management pays career dividends, graduates say"},"content":{"rendered":"

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —<\/p> \n

Purdue University\u2019s online Master of Science in aviation and aerospace management<\/a> was just what Alex John was looking for \u2013 a path to advancing her knowledge of the aviation industry on the way to a career in the field, without necessarily flying airplanes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cI felt it was more well-rounded than an aeronautical university,\u201d she said of Purdue\u2019s online degree program. \u201cThe reasonable price point also allowed me to graduate without debt, which was a huge benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And John, of Philadelphia, director of client relations for Solairus Aviation, a top private aircraft management and charter company, said her investment paid off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce I graduated, I immediately became more marketable in my job search,\u201d said John, a December 2020 graduate. \u201cIt has helped open the door for me professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purdue\u2019s history in aviation and aerospace education is long and storied. It includes the first university-owned airport, opened in 1930 and designated a historic landmark, as well as Amelia Earhart as a former advisor, and more than two dozen alumni astronauts. Purdue developed a four-year aviation degree with options in flight, maintenance and management in the 1940s. Not surprisingly, the university developed a 100% online master\u2019s degree in the field early on as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current online master\u2019s program from the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology<\/a> in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute<\/a>, has proven popular with working professionals across a broad spectrum of positions in aviation and aerospace, or who are looking to get into the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere were a lot of people who wanted to come to Purdue but could not pick up their lives and leave home,\u201d said Mary Johnson, associate head for graduate programs and professor. \u201cThe online program allows you to be anywhere in the world. It\u2019s a great way to get a Purdue education to people who want it but can\u2019t come to Purdue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People working for airlines; airports; air cargo, general aviation and charter operations; aircraft and aircraft parts manufacturers; aircraft repair and overhaul firms; aircraft financing and leasing companies; market forecasting firms in aviation and aerospace; and space and satellite companies are among those who can benefit from the program. Because it is 100% online, it\u2019s attractive to military personnel, whose deployments may have them stationed around the world, Johnson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses are offered in a rolling format that allows students to complete the 30 required credit hours in 12 months to five years, with faculty and dedicated student support staff from Purdue Online<\/a> available online or by phone to assist. Students are not required to have an undergraduate degree in aviation or aerospace to enroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe welcome people from many different backgrounds,\u201d Johnson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In their first semester, students work with their advisory committee to develop a plan of study incorporating industry-specific course choices that best fit their goals. In addition to aviation leadership, the curriculum covers such topics as international civil aviation regulatory systems, airline revenue management, resource analysis and optimization, aviation safety program development, issues in transportation security, risk management, and more. Like Purdue\u2019s on-campus programs, the online courses are taught by faculty with extensive expertise and work experience in civilian and military aviation and governmental roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s given me confidence and a well-rounded understanding of our industry,\u201d John said. \u201cI was also recognized more within the industry, and I am now on a few business aviation boards and councils. Simply put, I wouldn\u2019t be as far in my career without my master\u2019s from Purdue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaime Moncada, a first officer on Airbus A320 airliners who lives in Mexico City, was based in the Middle East when he decided to enroll in Purdue\u2019s online master\u2019s program. The ability to focus his studies on specific topics in aviation and aerospace attracted him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI did not want to enroll in an MBA program,\u201d the June 2020 graduate said. \u201cI wanted a specialized degree that included aviation safety and operations management courses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Master of Science in aviation and aerospace management, Purdue offers a specialized Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety Management<\/a> designed to teach students to develop, lead and execute effective aviation safety programs. The 12-credit certificate, which includes such topics as risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies, can be completed in as little as 12 months. Courses toward a Graduate Certificate in Aviation Financial Management are starting in fall 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the global pandemic impacted the aviation industry negatively, a rebound is expected, according to AviationPros<\/a>, with industry growth over the next several years driven by such trends as the explosion in e-commerce (creating increased demand for air cargo service) and pent-up demand for leisure travel. Meanwhile, business travel may be slow to recover to pre-pandemic levels given the trend toward remote work. Shifting trends like these point to a changing landscape in the industry, which will require trained managers to navigate effectively \u2013 the kind of training Purdue\u2019s Master of Science in aviation and aerospace management is designed to provide. For more information on this online degree from Purdue, visit the program website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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