B.A.A.S.- Aviation Science Concentration, with Professional Pilot School

This concentration is informed by current labor market trends and the current demand to provide aviation science skills development for OWLS BAAS students, and students outside Texas State enrolled in pilot schools like Coast Flight located in San Marcos.

Future BAAS Aviation Students

New this Fall 2024! Interested in the New Aviation Science Concentration and receive a Bachelors of Applied Arts & Science Degree? Click Below to Apply to TXST.

TXST Admission Dates

Check out the link below for Important Dates and Deadlines to Apply.

Apply to TXST With Apply Texas

If you are a freshman, transfer, or international student, go to Apply Texas to apply. Select Bachelor's of Applied Arts And Science to get started.

Make Appointment

Once you have been accepted into the university, you will then contact Summer Hogan at aviation@txstate.edu. For more information you can also contact our BAAS Coordinator Dr. Felix Quayson at felix.quayson@txstate.edu or 512.716.4558

FAA APPROVED PT 141 PILOT SCHOOL

This degree requires flight training at the Coast Flight Training RTP Facility operated by Coast Flight Training at the San Marcos Regional Airport.

TEXAS STATE'S AFROTC PROGRAM

Students interested in a career as a pilot might also be interested in Texas State’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program, which includes a Minor in Aerospace Studies.

Annual Mean Wage of $219,140

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers was $219,140 in May 2023. For commercial pilots was $113,080 in May 2023.

649,000+

Pilot Demand by 2040

“…after noticing a fundamental gap in the number of quality training options available, Coast set out to launch an innovative new approach to flight training. The result was a cutting-edge, comprehensive form of flight training that unites professionalism, structure, and quality in military transition, pilot academy, and recreational training offerings". - Source: Coast Flight Website, About Coast, 2024.

Minimum Required Credit hours:

Bachelor's of Applied Arts and Science with a Concentration in Aviation Science - 120

Required Course Listing

Hybrid delivery format (Asynchronous via Canvas and Synchronous in-person Ground Training).

*courses are currently being developed

Verification Process: If you have any Aviation training/certifications, please send proof of certification/training to the OWLS Department at owls@txstate.edu. The Department and Coast Flight will verify certifications and training. Verification includes student Medical Certificate, Driver's license, any additional requirements from FAA, and TSA checklist. 

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Additional fees, application terms, and restrictions will apply.

Career Opportunities

As an airline or commercial pilot, you will have a variety of job opportunities in fields such as:

  • Couriers and express delivery services
  • Federal government
  • Support activities for transportation
  • Nonscheduled air transportation (Ex. Tours etc.)
  • Ambulance Services
  • Technical and Trade Schools (private)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services

Additional Information

Need more details about our Aviation Science Concentration?
Send Summer Hogan an email at aviation@txstate.edu she will help answer your questions!

more questions?

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