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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

  1. Students successfully completing this programs will be able to:
  2. Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
  3. Analyze and interpret data;
  4. Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
  5. Make professional and ethical decisions;
  6. Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
  7. Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
  8. Assess contemporary issues;
  9. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
  10. Assess the international aviation environment;
  11. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
  12. Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

Program assessment measures employed

  1. Written and oral examinations
  2. Team projects
  3. Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
  4. Surveys
  5. Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.

Retention and Graduation Data

Retention/Graduation MeasurePercentage
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 GraduatesPercentage
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:

  1. Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
  2. Analyze and interpret data;
  3. Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
  4. Make professional and ethical decisions;
  5. Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
  6. Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
  7. Assess contemporary issues;
  8. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
  9. Assess the international aviation environment;
  10. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
  11. Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

Program assessment measures employed

  1. Written and oral examinations
  2. Team projects
  3. Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
  4. Surveys
  5. Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.

Retention and Graduation Data

Retention/Graduation MeasurePercentage
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 GraduatesPercentage
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:

  1. Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
  2. Analyze and interpret data;
  3. Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
  4. Make professional and ethical decisions;
  5. Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
  6. Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
  7. Assess contemporary issues;
  8. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
  9. Assess the international aviation environment;
  10. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
  11. Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

Program assessment measures employed

  1. Written and oral examinations
  2. Team projects
  3. Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
  4. Surveys
  5. Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.

Retention and Graduation Data

Retention/Graduation MeasurePercentage
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 GraduatesPercentage
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:

  1. Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation related disciplines;
  2. Analyze and interpret data;
  3. Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams;
  4. Make professional and ethical decisions;
  5. Communicate effectively using both written and oral communication skills;
  6. Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning;
  7. Assess contemporary issues;
  8. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice;
  9. Assess the international aviation environment;
  10. Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems;
  11. Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.

Program assessment measures employed

  1. Written and oral examinations
  2. Team projects
  3. Assignments requiring written scholarly papers and/or oral and graphic presentations
  4. Surveys
  5. Capstone course assignments requiring application of cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.

Retention and Graduation Data

Retention/Graduation MeasurePercentage
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 GraduatesPercentage
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).
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