The Best Aviation Schools in the World

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

• According to their website, “major airlines hire more alumni from Embry-Riddle than from any other collegiate aviation program.” While this isn’t something that can be easily backed up, there’s no doubt that Embry-Riddle University is one of the top schools that cater to aviation and aeronautics. They offer associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in more than 35 disciplines, such as

  aviation maintenance, aviation business administration, engineering physics (relating specifically to aircraft), and air traffic management. Classes are taught on one of their two traditional campuses (Daytona Beach and Prescott) or in satellite campuses across the world (including Canada, Europe, and the Middle East).

  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  600 South Clyde Morris Blvd.

  Daytona Beach, FL 32114

  386-226-6000

  www.erau.edu

Spartan College of Aeronautics

• The Spartan College of Aeronautics is an exceptionally focused school that operates very much like any liberal arts college or university. Four programs are offered at the associate and accelerated bachelors levels: pilot, aviation mechanics, avionics and quality control. Students can enjoy a variety of on-campus activities and clubs, make use of the well-stocked library, and even have a shot at one of the limited student housing rooms just behind the main building. All graduates can make use of employment services, an important part of the college that will help point students toward who is hiring in their field of study.

  Spartan College of Aeronautics

  8820 E Pine St

  Tulsa, OK 74115-5800

  918-836-6886

  www.spartan.edu

Aeronautical Academy of Europe

• The Aeronautical Academy of Europe focuses entirely on piloting and offers every certification one might need to climb the ranks in any high-flying profession. It typically starts with obtaining a private pilot license, which anyone can do. After that, the school offers instrument rating courses as well as licensure in airline transport, commercial pilot, single engine and multi-crew operation. Students will have the opportunity to train in one of three aircraft: A 12 Socata TB-200 GT Tobago, 7 Socata TB-20 GT Trinidad and/or 2 Piper PA-34 Seneca V. Four simulators are also available and small classrooms are used to teach aviation theory elements.

  Aeronautical Academy of Europe

  Academia Aeronautica de Evora S.A.

  Estrada de Viana

  EC Rossio (Evr) – Apartado 33

  7002-501 Evora

  Portugal

  +351-266-730-540

  www.aae.pt