Louisiana Tech University

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Key Takeaways:

  • Louisiana Tech University's Professional Aviation Department, established in 1967, is a nationally recognized and AABI-accredited program known for producing outstanding graduates.
  • The department operates a modern fleet of 12 Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Arrow aircraft, providing year-round ground, simulator, and flight training headquartered at Ruston Regional Airport.
  • It maintains strong industry connections through cooperative agreements and internship programs with major air carriers, regional airlines, corporate aviation, and government organizations.
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From Louisiana Tech: Beginning in 1967, Louisiana Tech University’s Department of Professional Aviation has established itself as a high-quality degree program with a national reputation for outstanding graduates. The Department is a member of the University Aviation Association and is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International.

In 2017, the Department of Professional Aviation integrated a new fleet of 12 Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Arrow aircraft. The Department conducts both ground, simulator, and flight training year-round. Flight operations are headquartered at the Ruston Regional Airport in the Louisiana Tech Flight Operations building. We have aviation management cooperative agreements with the Louisiana Airport Managers Association and many Fixed-Based Operators in the region. Our links with industry are accomplished by internship programs with numerous major air carriers, regional airlines, corporate aviation, and government organizations as well as maintaining close contacts with our graduates.

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