航空科学，飞行技术学士学位的任务是培养学生成为专业飞行员的资格，并使他们有资格获得联邦航空管理局的证书和评级，以便在FAR第121部分航空母舰上进行飞行和地面指导以及商业和仪器操作运营或商务通用航空。航空科学理学学士学位的目标是为学生提供入门级职位的专业飞行员培训。
The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics provides an education in aviation that produces professionals to operate the National Airspace System in the 21st century.The Professional Pilot concentration is designed for students who aspire to become professional pilots. This concentration stresses subjects associated with flight systems, propulsion, structures and electronics. Students entering this program should have a strong desire for excellence in aviation as well as the flying skills required of a professional pilot.