Accreditation and Memberships
Accreditation and Memberships
Aviation Programs Accreditation
Florida Tech's Aeronautical Science and Aviation Management (both with and without Flight) programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) until 2027.
Visit the College of Aeronautics page to learn more about the following Student Achievement Data:
- Program learning objectives/outcomes
- Program assessment measures employed
- Graduation rate
- Rates and types of employment of graduates
Flight Training Programs Approvals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved FIT Aviation, a department of Florida Tech, to offer Part 141 flight training.
AABI Accredited Program Student Achievement Data
November 2024
The sections below provide the following information for Florida Tech's AABI accredited programs:
- AABI Accreditation Expiration Date
- Program learning objectives/outcomes
- Program assessment measures employed
- Graduation rate
- Rates and types of employment of graduates
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
- Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Retention and Graduation Data
| Retention/Graduation Measure | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2023 FTIC Cohort 1st-Year Retention | 91.94% |
| 2018 FTIC Cohort 6-Year Grad Rate | 70.83% |
2022-2023 Graduates and Employment Rates
Number of Degrees Awarded AY 2022-2023: 21
| 2022-2023 Graduates | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employed | 78.6% |
| Continuing Education, Military, Other | 21.4% |
| Job Type (of those employed) | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Full-Time, Major-Related | 63.6% |
| Full-time, Not Major-Related | 27.3% |
| Part-Time, Major-Related | 0% |
| Part-Time, Not Major-Related | 9.1% |
Example Employers:
- Airplane Shop
- Avia Flight Academy
- Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy
- FIT Aviation
- Frontier Airlines
- Hampton Airfield Inc.
- Passero Associates
- Skyway Aviation Services, Inc.
- Venture North Aviation LLC
Notes:
- Degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
- Retention Rates - number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
- Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Retention and Graduation Data
| Retention/Graduation Measure | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2023 FTIC Cohort 1st-Year Retention | 40.00% |
| 2018 FTIC Cohort 6-Year Grad Rate | 20.00% |
2022-2023 Graduates and Employment Rates
Number of Degrees Awarded AY 2022-2023: 18
| 2022-2023 Graduates | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employed | 66.7% |
| Continuing Education, Military, Other | 22.2% |
| Job Type (of those employed) | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Full-Time, Major-Related | 100% |
| Full-time, Not Major-Related | 0% |
| Part-Time, Major-Related | 0% |
| Part-Time, Not Major-Related | 0% |
Example Employers:
- GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia
- HNTB
- Newcastle Aviation, LLC
- Punta Gorda Airport
- Syracuse Regional Airport Authority
- U.S. Army
- WSP USA
Notes:
- Degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
- Retention Rates - number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
- Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Retention and Graduation Data
| Retention/Graduation Measure | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2023 FTIC Cohort 1st-Year Retention | 79.46% |
| 2018 FTIC Cohort 6-Year Grad Rate | 75.75% |
2022-2023 Graduates and Employment Rates
Number of Degrees Awarded AY 2022-2023: 28
| 2022-2023 Graduates | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employed | 81.8% |
| Continuing Education, Military, Other | 18.2% |
| Job Type (of those employed) | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Full-Time, Major-Related | 55.6% |
| Full-time, Not Major-Related | 33.3% |
| Part-Time, Major-Related | 0% |
| Part-Time, Not Major-Related | 11.1% |
Example Employers:
- FIT Aviation, LLC
- flyadeal
- Hampton Airfield Inc.
- Menzies Aviation
- Saudi Airlines
- Target
- Uber
- Vertol Systems Company, Inc.
Notes:
- Degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
- Retention Rates - number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
- Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).
AABI-accredited through July 31, 2027
Program learning objectives/outcomes
Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
- Analyze and interpret data;
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
- Make professional and ethical decisions;
- Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
- Assess contemporary issues;
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
- Assess the international aviation environment;
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
Program assessment measures employed
- Written and oral examinations
- Team projects
- Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
- Surveys
- Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.
Retention and Graduation Data
| Retention/Graduation Measure | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2023 FTIC Cohort 1st-Year Retention | 63.63% |
| 2018 FTIC Cohort 6-Year Grad Rate | 0% |
2022-2023 Graduates and Employment Rates
Number of Degrees Awarded AY 2022-2023: 9
| 2022-2023 Graduates | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employed | 80.0% |
| Continuing Education, Military, Other | 20.0% |
| Job Type (of those employed) | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Full-Time, Major-Related | 25.0% |
| Full-time, Not Major-Related | 50.0% |
| Part-Time, Major-Related | 0% |
| Part-Time, Not Major-Related | 25.0% |
Example Employers:
- BNP Associates, Inc.
- Indialantic Fire/Rescue
- J.E.T. Services Inc.
- Melbourne Flight Training
Notes:
- Degrees produced is based off most recent IPEDS data July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
- Retention Rates - number of Fall FTIC in major returning for their second year (standard federal definition).
- Graduation rates - number of Fall FTIC in major graduating within six years (standard federal definition).