Henderson State's Department of Aviation is Arkansas's only public university program that offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree specifically in aviation. We prepare students for the professional aviation workplace.
- The Professional Pilot Track provides students with zero flight experience with the education and flight training required to become a professional pilot for an airline or corporation.
- The Aviation Management Track is for students interested in working at the management level in the aviation industry without being a commercial pilot.
- Henderson State's Department of Aviation operates as a Part 141 flight school and expedites the path to becoming a professional pilot by handling check-off rides for private, instrument, and commercial pilot certifications in-house, upon successful completion of flight training. Henderson State was granted examination authority by the Federal Aviation Administration in August 2025.
Hallmarks of our Program
- Private and Commercial Pilot Certificates
- Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings
- Flight Instructor Certificate
- Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Qualification
- Drone Certificate
- Highly Experienced Faculty
Career Opportunities
- Airline Pilot
- Corporate Pilot
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airline Dispatcher
- Airline Management
- Airport Management
- Fixed Base Operations Management
Resources
Subscribe to HSU-Flight Schedule Pro (new users)
HSU-Flight Schedule Pro Login
Aviation Information
Aviation Fees
Related Program
Online MBA in Aviation Management
Contact
Rich Wyman
Director of Aviation
870-230-5370
Aviation
Caplinger Airway Science Academic Center
586 North 10th Street
HSU Box 7611
(870) 230-5585