Flight training is conducted at the nearby Clermont County Airport by Sporty’s Academy, Inc., a world-renowned aviation company that has been educating pilots for more than 50 years.  Students study all facets of safe, efficient aircraft operation including flight planning, weather evaluation, and modern methods of navigation.  Courses in algebra, trigonometry, physics, psychology, economics, and information systems give students the knowledge needed to advance in the industry.

Partnering with Industry

The Aviation Technology Program is proud to partner with an elite group of organizations including airlines and corporate flight departments. Industry alliances provide important guidance towards the career preparedness of graduates. Select industry partners include:

• Ameriflight
• CommutAir
• Executive Jet Management
• Kroger
• Procter & Gamble
• PSA Airlines
• Republic Airways
• Southern Airways

Partnerships and affiliations provide unique learning experiences for UC aviators and valuable opportunities for future professional aviation employment in the form of internships, co-ops and specific career tracks.

Student Development Program – program allows select students to participate in a one-week corporate aviation seminar with an industry-leading corporate flight department.

Co-Ops – a variety of Co-Op positions are available through Executive Jet Management (a Net Jets company) in its Flight Operations Center and Aviation Research Group (ARGUS).

Part-time Jobs – UC Aviation also benefits from close relationships with other locally-based aviation organizations that periodically offer part-time employment.  Throughout the program, you will be notified of quality aviation job opportunities that may come available.