Take off with aviation at WWU
Walla Walla University is proud to offer three aviation degree options to get you off the ground and in the air. Quality training in aircraft operation, 安全, and communication are our primary goals in preparing you for your career in 航空. You'll learn how aircraft fly, how to operate them safely, and how to interact in the world of professional aviation. During training you will be at the controls and learning first hand the challenges and rewards of operating aircraft.
The Walla Walla Valley has on average 200 days of clear sky per year, and another 100+ days of flyable weather. This means less time spent on the ground and more time in the air. Our location in the Walla Walla Valley is central to accessing training in a variety of climates and terrain from the rainforest and inlets of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, to the rolling hills of the Blue Mountains, to the high plateaus, 深谷, and steep crags of Idaho, 蒙大拿, 和犹他州. Flying in the Northwest is rewarding and the scenery is vast, diverse, and beautiful.
The 航空 program at Walla Walla University features a 13,700 square-foot flight center located near the campus at a tower-controlled commercial airport with two paved runways and multiple instrument approaches. You will have an assigned flight instructor selected to guide you through your training from day one to the day you earn your certificate. We are personally invested in you and want to see you succeed. The university owns eight aircraft, including a two Piper Arrow's, specially equipped for unique training purposes. Computerized 航空 Testing Service (CATS) is available on campus for all FAA written examinations.
Due to increased legislation known informally as the "1500 Rule," all scheduled airlines are now required to hire pilots with a minimum of 1,500 hours flight time or 1,000 hours flight time if qualified for a restricted ATP certificate. Because Walla Walla University students often flight instruct while in school to build flight time and offset costs, they tend to graduate with more flight hours than graduates from other schools. Most of our 航空 students often go straight into pilot positions.
学士学位
- Bachelor of Science in 航空 技术
- Bachelor of Science in 航空 Management
大专文凭
- Associate of Science in 航空 技术
Degree Minor Options
- 航空小
The Walla Walla University 航空 Club is a student-run organization for aviation majors as well as all aviation enthusiasts at Walla Walla University. The 航空 Club aims to create fun, aviation-focused events throughout the school year to inspire camaraderie with fellow pilots and enthusiasts. These events range from hangar BBQs, to museum visits, and regional fly-ins. Above all, the 航空 Club wants to bring the joy of the world of aviation and flight to everyone. Learn more about clubs on campus >
For more information or to join us, please contact 丽迪雅 Krueger at 丽迪雅.Krueger-Blehm@mekck.net.
How our program stands out
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课程
A modern curriculum with 安全, excellence, and Christian values in mind. Walla Walla University offers specialty classes in crew resource management, 航空安全, and multi-crew operations.
Part 61 Federal 航空 Regulations
We operate Part 61 of the Federal 航空 Regulations. This allows us to best serve your needs as a flight student. Walla Walla University also qualifies for VA funding under Part 61.
Passion for mission
Walla Walla University is passionate about mission aviation. We offer a course in mission/humanitarian flying to assist students who wish to serve in the mission field.
Walla Walla weather
The Walla Walla Valley has on average 200 days of clear sky per year, and another 100+ days of flyable weather. This means less time spent on the ground and more time in the air.
主要位置
The Columbia basin provides lower elevation and wide open spaces to safely train, while remaining central to accessing the great Northwest. Our location in the Walla Walla Valley is central to accessing training in a variety of climates and terrain from the rainforest and inlets of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, to the rolling hills of the Blue Mountains, to the high plateaus, 深谷, and steep crags of Idaho, 蒙大拿, 和犹他州. Flying in the Northwest is rewarding and the scenery is vast, diverse, and beautiful.
方法不同
Because WWU 航空 is based at Walla Walla Regional (KALW) airport, we have access to an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach, 2 Area Navigation (GPS/RNAV) approaches, and 2 VOR approaches on field. This saves you money and time by not having to commute to practice these approaches during your instrument training.
Air traffic control interaction
Being located at the Walla Walla Regional gives us the opportunity to train at a Class Delta controlled airport. An FAA ground and tower controller will separate you from other traffic and issue clearances from the moment you pull out to taxi to when you return to land, adding to the 安全 of your flight. You will learn to talk to ground and tower controllers the first day in the airplane and become comfortable and familiar with controlled airspace right away, something some pilots never achieve. Better understanding and interacting with Air traffic control on a daily basis will make you a better pilot and more attractive applicant when you begin your career.
Assigned flight instructors
Our large facility houses our main office, 办公室主任, flight instructor spaces, and Flight Training Devices (Simulators). You will have an assigned flight instructor selected to guide you through your training from day one to the day you earn your certificate. We are personally invested in you and want to see you succeed.
Built-in FAA examination
Walla Walla University is a certified Computer Assisted Testing Site (CATS), meaning you will not need to travel or to take the FAA knowledge examinations. We also have two designated examiners in the area, so when the time comes to take your practical exam t在这里 will be no p抢劫lem getting an appointment. You can make an appointment 在这里.
Continually updated fleet
Our aircraft are extremely well maintained and under continuous update to keep up the with ever changing modern world of aviation. All our aircraft are fully Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capable and ready to explore the north-west. We also have two flight training devices (simulators) to use when training for unusual emergency situations, bringing an unprecedented amount of flexibility and 安全 to your training. Don't just take our word for it; take a tour of our fleet and see for yourself.