Aviation Colleges in New Jersey

There are numerous aviation-licensing schools in New Jersey, but fewer aviation colleges where you can earn a degree. In some cases, you may have to obtain your FAA licensing before entering a degree program, in other cases the licensing is part of your program. Your choice will depend on your educational and career goals, as well as your geographic location.
  1. County College of Morris - Randolph

    • County College of Morris in Randolph offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Aviation Flight Technology. This degree program meets general education degree requirements and grants a Commercial Pilot Certification. The certification is for single engine flight with an instrument rating, the first-tier requirement to get a job as a professional pilot.

      The courses will also prepare you to obtain further flight ratings as well as enter a four-year degree program in aviation. County College also offers over 35 student groups, athletics, and, according to the College, a "full college experience".

      County College of Morris
      214 Center Grove Road
      Randolph, NJ 07869-2086
      (973) 328-5000
      ccm.edu

    Thomas Edison State College

    • Thomas Edison State College is an accredited college popular with adult distance learners. The College offers both Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in aviation disciplines, including Air Traffic Control, Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Flight Technology. However, these programs are open only to FAA-licensed pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers.

      The College has a partnership with the Teterboro School of Aeronautics, where you can earn required licensing. In fact, if you obtain mechanic's licensing through Teterboro, you can get a credit for up to 66 hours on your Bachelor of Science degree at Thomas Edison.

      Thomas Edison State College
      101 W. State St
      Trenton, NJ 08608-1176
      (888) 442-8372
      tesc.edu

      Teterboro School of Aeronautics
      80 Moonachie Avenue
      Teterboro, NJ 07608
      (201) 288 -- 6300
      teterboroschool.com

    Mercer County Community College - West Windsor

    • The Aviation Department at Mercer County Community College is part of the school's Business and Technology division and offers an Associate of Science degree in Aviation Management, as well as an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Aviation Customer Relations. In addition, you can get an AAS in Flight Technology, which includes pilot licensing, or a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) designation. The flight training at MCCC operates out of the Trenton Mercer Airport.

      Mercer County Community College
      West Windsor Campus
      1200 Old Trenton Road
      West Windsor, NJ 08550
      (609) 586-4800
      mccc.edu

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